Join local historian Dr. Ned Heindel to explore the history and practices of Walpurgisnacht, “the Night of the Witches.”

Perhaps no occult event in Germanic and Western European folklore has received more attention than Walpurgisnacht, the all-night party of witches, Satan, and demons that takes place each April 30 to celebrate the devil’s birthday. Dr. Heindel will discuss the history of this night including an 1850s incident documented by Matthew Henry, a Northampton County teacher, historian, author, and map-maker, who claimed to have witnessed a Walpurgisnacht ritual on Hexenkopf Rock.

Dr. Heindel will also sign copies of his popular book, Hexenkopf: History, Healing, and Hexerei following the afternoon’s program. Books are available for purchase in the Sigal Museum Store.

 

 

Information provided to TVL by:
Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society
342 Northampton St., Easton, PA 18042
https://sigalmuseum.org/