Step into the shadowy side of Delaware history with author Josh Hitchens for a fascinating community conversation inspired by Haunted History of Delaware, the Delaware Great Reads from Great Places 2026 Adult book selection.

Through stories of restless spirits, haunted landmarks, and unexplained encounters, Josh will explore how Delaware's past continues to echo in present day. Participants will hear about the research and storytelling process behind the book, discover the real history connected to Delaware's ghost lore, and engage in a lively discussion about why haunted stories continue to captivate communities across generations.

Perfect for history lovers, paranormal enthusiasts, and curious readers alike, this event invites audiences to uncover the places where Delaware's history—and perhaps its spirits—still linger.

Josh Hitchens was born and raised in Sussex County, Delaware. He has been a storyteller for the Ghost Tour of Philadelphia since 2007.Josh is also a theater director, actor, playwright, and teaching artists who has been called "Philadelphia's foremost purveyor of the macabre" by local press. His first book Haunted History of Delaware was released in 2021, followed by Haunted History of Philadelphia in 2022 and Eerie Delaware: Chilling Tales from the First State in 2024. He is also the creator of two podcasts: Going Dark Theatre and Hitchens on Horror. Josh lives in West Philadelphia with his partner and a cat named Mina, after the heroine of Stoker's Dracula.

This program is funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services with the Delaware Division of Libraries and Delaware Public Libraries. 

We invite you to support the author by purchasing a copy of their book from Browseabout Books. Call-in orders are accepted at (302) 226-2665 or you can stop by the store to purchase a copy. For store hours, please visit their website. Each copy purchased comes signed. Books will be available for sale and for signing at the event.

Each individual attending in-person must register to reserve a seat. Do not list two people on one registration.

NOTE: this session is available to attend in-person or through Zoom. You MUST REGISTER and indicate which you prefer.

If you need assistance with registration or getting your Zoom invitation, please email the library.

Basic written instructions for using Zoom may be found here and a brief video tutorial may be found here. Closed captioning is available for all our sessions. Information on enabling closed captioning in Zoom may be found here.