A Night of Texas Ghost Stories

Hey guys! If you want a fun night of Texas Ghost Stories, come out to Lark and Owl Booksellers in Georgetown where I will do a couple of fan favorites from the show as well as something new! Enjoy the books, bistro and bar while you're there!

Episode 9: Dead Man's Hole

Episode 8: Mysteries of Shoal Creek

Hey guys! Been busy with ghost tours and Nerd Nite, but I've been putting together the research for the next episode (and I ordered a new mic! Hurrah!) In the meantime, listen to Episode 8 on the Mysteries of Shoal Creek if you haven't already! Shoal Creek has so many stories, both with verifiable records and other things are the stuff of legend. Verifiable records include bodies that were buried along the banks, most of which were dug up and placed in proper cemeteries...but not were found. Other stories are from the famous writer, O.Henry, who went on a treasure hunt looking for gold buried at Shoal Creek. These stories and others keep the mystery alive around this lovely trail, especially when you walk after dark (at your own risk, of course!) 
Be back soon with new mic and new story!

Episode 7: Georgetown Ghost Tour and Paranormal Investigation Preview

Learn about what to expect on our ghost tour and paranormal investigation of the historical downtown square in Georgetown, Texas! Danelle Houck, Education Director of the Williamson Museum, tells us about a few of the ghosts we might meet on the tour. Tickets for the first group are almost sold out and we only have 2 groups available, so get your tickets now! Link below.

• Saturday, October 5th, 2019
• 9-10:30pm (tour begins promptly at 9pm)
• $25 per person
• Meet at Williamson Museum - 716 S Austin Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626
• Guests will get a historical ghost tour of the Georgetown square and get to ghost hunt in the haunted Williamson Museum using paranormal investigation equipment! 
• No children under 12, please.
• Get tickets here: https://squareup.com/store/talesfromthemoontower/item/georgetown-ghost-tour-and-paranormal-investigation

Episode 6: Jessie Daniel Ames: Early Texas Activist, with guest Dr. Christine Mann

Guest, Dr. Christine Mann, talks about how Jessie Daniel Ames inspired herself and other Texas activists to engage and register voters, and to work on behalf of civil rights. Dr. Mann is a current candidate for Texas congressional district 31. If you wish to learn more about her platform or to make a donation to her campaign, please visit her website. https://www.christine4congress.com/

If you would like to attend Dr. Mann's event, "Trauma and Tears: An Eyewitness Witness Account from the Border," you can find more details on the Facebook Event page here. She will discuss her experience as a volunteer physician helping migrants on the border that have been held in detention camps.

Episode 5: Suicide Brides: Fact vs. Fiction

This episode takes a close look at the fact vs. fiction behind Austin's treasured gothic ghost story. The most reliable book I reference is The Grand Dame of Austin: A History of The Driskill Hotel by Monte Akers. You can purchase this book at BookPeople, in Austin, or through the Austin History Center Association.  It is well researched and has a bit of spunk throughout the book.

Here is a photo I took of the lobby in the Driskill Hotel so that you can get an idea of it's southern grandure and understand how this setting is perfect for a good ghost story.

Look What's New!

Upcoming Events...

Hello everyone! I just wanted to let you know about some upcoming events in the Austin area. Great history and a lot of fun!

If you want to learn about authentic Austin history, Save Austin's Cemeteries is hosting a walking tour of historic Oakwood Cemetery. Actors will tell the stories, graveside, of the folks that were buried after an untimely death. Creepy and fun way to get a history lesson.

"Austin Archives Bazaar is free & open to the public! The event features archives and special collections repositories from across Central Texas. Hear from an awesome line-up of speakers who use local archives, record a story in the oral history booth, get advice on how to preserve your memories at the Preservation Station, view an archival film screening, take old-timey pictures in a photo both, win door prizes, enjoy local brews, and chat up your local archivist!"

Episode 4: Kidnapped...Twice. Story of Cynthia Ann Parker

Your vote matters! More to come on Jessie Daniel Ames...

Episode 3: Ghost of Juanita Sepulveda

The ghost of Juanita Sepulveda is known to some in Laredo, Texas as "The White Senorita." Fewer and fewer people know her story anymore, but she continues to haunt the river, protecting the people of Laredo from bandits. Listen to her story on Soundcloud, Spreaker and Google Play.