An evening of fun awaits for those who want to flaunt fate and celebrate this historic day of unlucky superstitions. Our “Paraskavedekatriaphobia” (fear of Friday the 13th) virtual event begins with a pick up of a prepared supper box at Hearthside to bring home to enjoy an array of 7 “good luck” foods. You’ll need it, as you’ll encounter a number of unlucky superstitions displayed upon arriving at Hearthside.

Back home, join us on your computer for the Zoom program to begin at 7:13 p.m., with some superstition games followed by the feature presentation by Carl Johnson, paranormal investigator, noted demonologist, and history enthusiast, to learn about the origins of superstitions on this most superstitious of days. He’ll conclude the evening with a reading of Edgar Allen Poe’s most memorable and chilling tale, “The Black Cat.”