Eyes in the Dark : The Haunting Legacy of Mothman

Schedule

Mon Sep 15 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

28 Carlisle St. , Hanover, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17331 | Hanover, PA

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In the shadowy corners of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, a creature with glowing red eyes and massive wings sparked terror, fascination, and speculation. But Mothman didn’t disappear with the Silver Bridge collapse, in fact, the sightings have never stopped.
Explore the eerie origins of one of America’s most enduring legends. In this riveting premiere presentation, Lon Strickler, renowned paranormal researcher, teams up with local historian Rissa Miller to explore the chilling lore of Mothman — from its first sightings to encounters across the country, including PA and MD.
Eyewitness accounts, symbolic patterns, and cultural theories surrounding the red-eyed, winged figure will be revealed, as well as even older stories of similar things with wings. Whether you're a skeptic, a believer, or deep inside the cryptid community, expect a journey of mystery, insight, and spine-tingling revelation.
Lon Strickler is the founder of Phantoms & Monsters, a respected archive of cryptid, paranormal, and high-strangeness investigations. With over 45 years of research, he has cataloged thousands of eyewitness encounters, especially of winged humanoids and Mothman-type beings. His work has been featured on Netflix’s Unsolved Mysteries (Episode “The Mothman Revisited,” Vol. 4, Ep. 5), as well as on shows including Ancient Aliens (History Channel), Paranormal Witness (Syfy), Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files, Monsters and Mysteries in America (Destination America), and countless radio broadcasts including Coast to Coast AM
Rissa Miller is a Serpent's Key regular, and a folklorist, storyteller, and historian. She presents on the supernatural, esoteric history, regional legends, and folkloric traditions throughout the Mid-Atlantic. With a deep love for mystery, Rissa brings a journalistic lens to her research, blending cultural context with riveting storytelling.
Where: 28 Carlisle St. Hanover PA
When: September 15th 2025, 7pm
Tickets: $25
All ticket sales final! Reserve your seat online: https://theserpentskeyshoppe.company.site/products/eyes-in-the-dark-the-haunting-legacy-of-mothman
We recommend Borough Parking Lot # 4 on Carlisle St.! Parking is Free after 6pm and on Sundays
The Serpent's Key is Wheelchair Accessible, has an accessible restroom, ample seating areas, is service animal friendly, and features sensory lighting for those with photophobia or other light sensory concerns. Incense is used on occasion, but we're happy to hold off if you call ahead!
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