Hello all -- Leon from the Friends of Fort Knox dropped me a line with a request to let all of you know that Fort Knox is are looking for psychics, card readers and vendors of the unusual for their annual psychic/paranormal faire. If interested folks could contact Leon Seymour at fofk1@aol.com or (207)469-6553.
For those unfamiliar with the Faire, it is being held this year on Saturday and Sunday, July 23 and 24, Paranormal/Psychic Faire. Those who have attended in the past know that it's a great place to not only meet up with people who believe in things unusual, but it's also a great opportunity to take in the stunning and intriguing environs of the carefully restored Fort Knox.
This unique event, which serves as a fund-raiser for the Fort's continued restoration and maintenance, features psychics, ghost hunters, exorcists, ufologists and renowned crytozoologist and author, Loren Coleman (often seen on the History and Travel Channel). Regular Fort admission and a $2 event donation requested.
To check the Fort's schedule for the Faire, etc, please visit http://fortknox.maineguide.com/events.html
For information about admission fees and area resources, see http://fortknox.maineguide.com/faq.html
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Here is the 2011 Paranormal and Psychic Faire Schedule, as of today:
Saturday, July 23rd, 2011
10 AM – 4PM Psychics and vendors in the Fort Officer’s Quarters
10 AM – 4PM Lecturers will be available in the Visitor Center
Lecture Schedule
Lectures take place in the amphitheater at Visitor Center.
10 AM- Ghosts of Maine- Marcus LiBrizzi is a Professor English at the University of Maine at Machias. His latest book, Ghosts of Acadia, follows in the tradition of his previous collection, Dark Woods, Chill Waters: Ghost Tales from Down East Maine, the book that inspired an ABC Extreme Makeover—Home Edition in Milbridge, Maine. His other books include Lost Atusville and The Nelly Butler Hauntings.
11 AM- Cryptozoology- Loren Coleman, one of the world’s leading experts on bigfoot, sea serpents and other yet to be confirmed mysterious creatures of the world. Loren is often featured on the History Channel.
12 Noon- Paranormal Investigation Process, Equipment and Techniques (East Coast Ghost Trackers)
1 PM- UFOs? What Do You Think? (Facilitated by local UFO enthusiast Cindy Proulx and Chris Gardner)
2 PM - Cryptozoology- Loren Coleman, one of the world’s leading experts on bigfoot, sea serpents and other yet to be confirmed mysterious creatures of the world. Loren is often featured on the History Channel.
3 PM- Developing Your Sixth Sense (Sky Taylor)
Sunday, July 24, 2011
10 AM – 4PM Psychics and vendors in the Fort Officer’s Quarters
10 AM – 4PM Lecturers will be available in the Visitor Center
Lecture Schedule
Lectures take place in the amphitheater at Visitor Center.
10 AM- Paranormal Investigation Process, Equipment and Techniques (East Coast Ghost Trackers)
11 AM- Cryptozoology- Loren Coleman, one of the world’s leading experts on bigfoot, sea serpents and other yet to be confirmed mysterious creatures of the world. Loren is often featured on the History Channel.
12 Noon- UFOs? What Do You Think? (Facilitated by local UFO enthusiast Cindy Proulx)
1 PM - Ghosts of Maine- Marcus LiBrizzi is a Professor English at the University of Maine at Machias. His latest book, Ghosts of Acadia, follows in the tradition of his previous collection, Dark Woods, Chill Waters: Ghost Tales from Down East Maine, the book that inspired an ABC Extreme Makeover—Home Edition in Milbridge, Maine. His other books include Lost Atusville and The Nelly Butler Hauntings.
2 PM- Cryptozoology- Loren Coleman, one of the world’s leading experts on bigfoot, sea serpents and other yet to be confirmed mysterious creatures of the world. Loren is often featured on the History Channel.
3 PM- Developing Your Sixth Sense (Sky Taylor)
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Fort Knox Paranormal & Psychic Faire 2010!
While I am unable to make it to the Faire this year, that doesn't mean you should stay at home! Far from it. Please see my article about last year's faire here: http://strangemaine.blogspot.com/2009/09/not-your-normal-fort.html Needless to say, I highly recommend a visit to the Fort, faire or not.
The annual Psychic/Paranormal Faire returns to Fort Knox on Saturday and Sunday, July 31st and August 1st, 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM. This unusual event features presentations from ghost hunters, UFO enthusiasts, an exorcist, speakers on the legacy of Edgar Cayce and a practicing psychic. Psychics/card readers will be on hand for those wishing to purchase a reading and vendors will be present to sell unusual items.
Melissa Gaspar will be presenting a talk on one of America’s most famous psychics, Edgar Cayce. Cayce was alo known as the sleeping prophet, because many of his revelations about the future came about when he was in a trance-like state.
Christopher Gardner and Cindy Proulx, will lead discussions on the topic of Unidentified Flying Objects. They will be facilitating discussion on the topic with audience members.
The Bangor Ghost Trackers will be on hand to talk about their investigations at Fort Knox and other sites around Maine. The Ghost Trackers will exhibit the tools, techniques and results found in their paranormal investigations.
Former President of the American Dowsing Society, Gordon Barton, will speak on his decades of experience in the filed of dowsing. Barton will reveal that there is far more to the art of dowsing than simply looking for underground water.
Local psychic, Sky Taylor, will speak on her life experiences as a psychic and how people might tap into their own psychic abilities. Cindy Proulx, a long-time UFO enthusiast will lead discussions on the possible existence of Unidentified flying Objects.
Here is the schedule for the two-day faire:
Saturday, July 31st
All-Day Events
10:00 – 4:00 Psychics and vendors in the Fort Officer’s Quarters
10:00 – 4:00 Lecturers will be available in the Visitor Center
Lectures
Lectures take place in the amphitheater at Visitor Center.
10:00am Paranormal Investigation Process, Equipment and Techniques (Bangor Maine Ghost Trackers)
11:00 The Legacy of psychic Edgar Cayce (Melissa Gaspar)
12:00 UFOs? What Do You Think? (Facilitated by local UFO enthusiast Cindy Proulx)
1:00 Exorcism (Ahura Z)
2:00 Paranormal Investigation Process, Equipment and Techniques (Bangor Maine Ghost Trackers)
3:00 Developing Your Sixth Sense (Sky Taylor)
Sunday, August 1
All-Day Events
10:00 – 4:00 Psychics and vendors in the Fort Officer’s Quarters
10:00 - 4:00 Lecturers will be available in the Visitor Center
Lectures
Lectures take place in the amphitheater at Visitor Center.
10:00am Paranormal Investigation Process, Equipment and Techniques (Bangor Maine Ghost Trackers)
11:00 The Legacy of psychic Edgar Cayce (Melissa Gaspar)
12:00 UFOs? What Do You Think? (Facilitated by local UFO enthusiast Cindy Proulx)
1:00 Exorcism (Ahura Z)
2:00 Paranormal Investigation Process, Equipment and Techniques (Bangor Maine Ghost Trackers)
3:00 Developing Your Sixth Sense (Sky Taylor)
Admission to the Psychic/Paranormal Faire is the standard Fort admission plus a requested $2 event donation to help defray costs and fund fort restoration projects. For further information on Friends’ of Fort Knox special events go to their web site at fortknox.maineguide.com. Fort Knox is owned and operated by the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands for the people of Maine.
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This two-day event, sponsored by the Friends of Fort Knox, is one of many special events this summer at the State Historic Site. The following week, Friday/Saturday, August 6 and 7, at 6:00pm, Shakespeare Comes to Fort Knox featuring the presentation of Romeo and Juliet, performed by Ten Bucks Theatre Troupe (http://www.tenbuckstheatre.org). Ticket prices for the Shakespeare event are $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under. Advance tickets may be purchased at the Fort Knox gift shop, by telephoning 207-469-6553 or by emailing FOFK1@aol.com
The annual Psychic/Paranormal Faire returns to Fort Knox on Saturday and Sunday, July 31st and August 1st, 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM. This unusual event features presentations from ghost hunters, UFO enthusiasts, an exorcist, speakers on the legacy of Edgar Cayce and a practicing psychic. Psychics/card readers will be on hand for those wishing to purchase a reading and vendors will be present to sell unusual items.
Melissa Gaspar will be presenting a talk on one of America’s most famous psychics, Edgar Cayce. Cayce was alo known as the sleeping prophet, because many of his revelations about the future came about when he was in a trance-like state.
Christopher Gardner and Cindy Proulx, will lead discussions on the topic of Unidentified Flying Objects. They will be facilitating discussion on the topic with audience members.
The Bangor Ghost Trackers will be on hand to talk about their investigations at Fort Knox and other sites around Maine. The Ghost Trackers will exhibit the tools, techniques and results found in their paranormal investigations.
Former President of the American Dowsing Society, Gordon Barton, will speak on his decades of experience in the filed of dowsing. Barton will reveal that there is far more to the art of dowsing than simply looking for underground water.
Local psychic, Sky Taylor, will speak on her life experiences as a psychic and how people might tap into their own psychic abilities. Cindy Proulx, a long-time UFO enthusiast will lead discussions on the possible existence of Unidentified flying Objects.
Here is the schedule for the two-day faire:
Saturday, July 31st
All-Day Events
10:00 – 4:00 Psychics and vendors in the Fort Officer’s Quarters
10:00 – 4:00 Lecturers will be available in the Visitor Center
Lectures
Lectures take place in the amphitheater at Visitor Center.
10:00am Paranormal Investigation Process, Equipment and Techniques (Bangor Maine Ghost Trackers)
11:00 The Legacy of psychic Edgar Cayce (Melissa Gaspar)
12:00 UFOs? What Do You Think? (Facilitated by local UFO enthusiast Cindy Proulx)
1:00 Exorcism (Ahura Z)
2:00 Paranormal Investigation Process, Equipment and Techniques (Bangor Maine Ghost Trackers)
3:00 Developing Your Sixth Sense (Sky Taylor)
Sunday, August 1
All-Day Events
10:00 – 4:00 Psychics and vendors in the Fort Officer’s Quarters
10:00 - 4:00 Lecturers will be available in the Visitor Center
Lectures
Lectures take place in the amphitheater at Visitor Center.
10:00am Paranormal Investigation Process, Equipment and Techniques (Bangor Maine Ghost Trackers)
11:00 The Legacy of psychic Edgar Cayce (Melissa Gaspar)
12:00 UFOs? What Do You Think? (Facilitated by local UFO enthusiast Cindy Proulx)
1:00 Exorcism (Ahura Z)
2:00 Paranormal Investigation Process, Equipment and Techniques (Bangor Maine Ghost Trackers)
3:00 Developing Your Sixth Sense (Sky Taylor)
Admission to the Psychic/Paranormal Faire is the standard Fort admission plus a requested $2 event donation to help defray costs and fund fort restoration projects. For further information on Friends’ of Fort Knox special events go to their web site at fortknox.maineguide.com. Fort Knox is owned and operated by the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands for the people of Maine.
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This two-day event, sponsored by the Friends of Fort Knox, is one of many special events this summer at the State Historic Site. The following week, Friday/Saturday, August 6 and 7, at 6:00pm, Shakespeare Comes to Fort Knox featuring the presentation of Romeo and Juliet, performed by Ten Bucks Theatre Troupe (http://www.tenbuckstheatre.org). Ticket prices for the Shakespeare event are $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under. Advance tickets may be purchased at the Fort Knox gift shop, by telephoning 207-469-6553 or by emailing FOFK1@aol.com
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Not Your Normal Fort
With copies of the late spring Gazette issue hot off the press, I made my way north to historic Fort Knox and the fair town of Bucksport, Maine. I had been hearing about the Paranormal and Psychic Faire for the last couple of years, and while I was interested, I had yet to get up the steam to transport me hither. That was until Leon Seymour, of Friends of Fort Knox, dropped an e-mail in my inbox inviting me to climb on board.
After repeated, unsuccessful rearrangements of my transportation and lodging plans, my friend Sue finally came through in a pinch and drove me up through the spooky fog of an early July 4th morning to the land of Prospect, on the shores of the Penobscot River. The misty atmosphere created an eerie, awesome feel to the scene as we drove past the unmistakable Penobscot Narrows Bridge and the so-called Bigfoot footprint in the cliff which overlooks it (this interesting formation was exposed during blasting for the new roadway).
PHOTO : The Penobscot Narrows Bridge dwarfs its predecessor, the Waldo-Hancock bridge. Completed in 1931, it was the first long-span suspension bridge ever erected in Maine. It will remain in place until a thorough dismantling is possible.
On arriving, we made a quick tour to the top of the fort and then down one of its seemingly endless stone battery staircases, damp with condensation. Already the fort was beginning to work its spell on me.
Sadly, Sue had to head back to town, but it was time for me to get down to business anyways. I found myself set up with a table in the fort’s visitor center, where I joined a terrific assortment of other Maine folks who, like me, are all blessed with an innate curiosity and need-to-know about things on the fringe. Next to me were ufologists Cindy Proulx and Chris Gardner, and further up the row was friend and fellow Portlander, Loren Coleman, as well as another friend, Maine supernatural history author, Emeric Spooner. Facing us were the fine folks of the Bangor Ghost Hunters Association, and Gordon Barton, former President of the American Dowsing Society.
My biggest problem became the agonizing choice between whether to staff my table or to take this rare opportunity to hear some of these folks speak. I wound up divvying up my time between the Strange Maine Gazette table and the guest speaker presentations, and managed to watch each of the presenters once over the course of the weekend.
PHOTO : Loren Coleman displays the latest addition to his museum collection of cryptozoological items -- a pop culture representation of a Bigfoot-type creature given away in a furniture store promotion in the South during the 1990s.
It rained off and on all day Saturday, driving Loren Coleman’s audience in and out of the visitor center from minute to minute. But in spite of the iffy weather, a steady stream of folks arrived, either to drink in the fort’s history, or to or to feed their need to find out about the future and other uncertain things. While select speakers entertained the small crowd at the visitor center, down in the dark quarters of the fort, psychics sat for readings with a steady line of those who came in search of comfort, answers, or a sense of mystery to add to their lives.
Expecting a cold but interesting evening spent trying to sleep on the concrete floor of the visitor center in my sleeping bag, I was surprised and pleased to find myself put up for the evening very comfortably in the home of Carol (Bittersweet Gifts, Bucksport) and Don Metthe (Friends of the Fort, Bucksport Director). Thanks to these two kind folks, I spent a very pleasant evening, and Carol treated me to a short tour of the town the next morning, before getting back to business.
Sunday, July 5th, dawned bright and sunny, and the day was great from start to finish. Starting out with my first visit ever to the site of Colonel Buck’s tomb, replete with the alleged stain of the witch’s boot on its face, and ending with a lively drive back down U.S. Route 1 to the outdoor flea markets of Searsport with Loren Coleman before heading inland, it couldn’t have gone better.
In between talking to folks from all over (hi Nomar!) at my table, and signing some new folks up for subscriptions (thanks everyone!), I managed to steal a break so I could wander around the fort a little more.
Imagine my surprise when I realized how huge it really was, and how many hundreds of feet of tunnels and stairways wind through the levels of its pentagonal shape. All I can say is, “WOW!” The scale of Fort Knox is phenomenal, especially when compared with some of Maine’s other historic fort site, such as Fort Edgecomb.
Building started on the fort in 1844, and the last troops left its grounds in 1898, leaving the fort under the watchful eye of the official “Keeper of the Fort.” Today, the Friends of Fort Knox have collectively taken on this role, as well as the restoration of the fort and the important task of making the fort and its history available to the public.
PHOTO : Fort Knox is made up in a large part by spectacular, endless tunnels, crafted from brick and granite, and constructed in a surprisingly graceful series of arched and angled pathways.
More visitor information about the fort is available online at:
http://fortknox.maineguide.com
If you are interested in helping out the FOFK, simply write to Friends of Fort Knox, P.O. Box 456, Bucksport, ME 04416, or call (207)469-6553, or e-mail FOFK1[at]aol.com for more information.
All photos (c)2009 by Michelle Souliere.
After repeated, unsuccessful rearrangements of my transportation and lodging plans, my friend Sue finally came through in a pinch and drove me up through the spooky fog of an early July 4th morning to the land of Prospect, on the shores of the Penobscot River. The misty atmosphere created an eerie, awesome feel to the scene as we drove past the unmistakable Penobscot Narrows Bridge and the so-called Bigfoot footprint in the cliff which overlooks it (this interesting formation was exposed during blasting for the new roadway).
PHOTO : The Penobscot Narrows Bridge dwarfs its predecessor, the Waldo-Hancock bridge. Completed in 1931, it was the first long-span suspension bridge ever erected in Maine. It will remain in place until a thorough dismantling is possible.
On arriving, we made a quick tour to the top of the fort and then down one of its seemingly endless stone battery staircases, damp with condensation. Already the fort was beginning to work its spell on me.
Sadly, Sue had to head back to town, but it was time for me to get down to business anyways. I found myself set up with a table in the fort’s visitor center, where I joined a terrific assortment of other Maine folks who, like me, are all blessed with an innate curiosity and need-to-know about things on the fringe. Next to me were ufologists Cindy Proulx and Chris Gardner, and further up the row was friend and fellow Portlander, Loren Coleman, as well as another friend, Maine supernatural history author, Emeric Spooner. Facing us were the fine folks of the Bangor Ghost Hunters Association, and Gordon Barton, former President of the American Dowsing Society.
My biggest problem became the agonizing choice between whether to staff my table or to take this rare opportunity to hear some of these folks speak. I wound up divvying up my time between the Strange Maine Gazette table and the guest speaker presentations, and managed to watch each of the presenters once over the course of the weekend.
PHOTO : Loren Coleman displays the latest addition to his museum collection of cryptozoological items -- a pop culture representation of a Bigfoot-type creature given away in a furniture store promotion in the South during the 1990s.It rained off and on all day Saturday, driving Loren Coleman’s audience in and out of the visitor center from minute to minute. But in spite of the iffy weather, a steady stream of folks arrived, either to drink in the fort’s history, or to or to feed their need to find out about the future and other uncertain things. While select speakers entertained the small crowd at the visitor center, down in the dark quarters of the fort, psychics sat for readings with a steady line of those who came in search of comfort, answers, or a sense of mystery to add to their lives.
Expecting a cold but interesting evening spent trying to sleep on the concrete floor of the visitor center in my sleeping bag, I was surprised and pleased to find myself put up for the evening very comfortably in the home of Carol (Bittersweet Gifts, Bucksport) and Don Metthe (Friends of the Fort, Bucksport Director). Thanks to these two kind folks, I spent a very pleasant evening, and Carol treated me to a short tour of the town the next morning, before getting back to business.
Sunday, July 5th, dawned bright and sunny, and the day was great from start to finish. Starting out with my first visit ever to the site of Colonel Buck’s tomb, replete with the alleged stain of the witch’s boot on its face, and ending with a lively drive back down U.S. Route 1 to the outdoor flea markets of Searsport with Loren Coleman before heading inland, it couldn’t have gone better.
In between talking to folks from all over (hi Nomar!) at my table, and signing some new folks up for subscriptions (thanks everyone!), I managed to steal a break so I could wander around the fort a little more.
Imagine my surprise when I realized how huge it really was, and how many hundreds of feet of tunnels and stairways wind through the levels of its pentagonal shape. All I can say is, “WOW!” The scale of Fort Knox is phenomenal, especially when compared with some of Maine’s other historic fort site, such as Fort Edgecomb.
Building started on the fort in 1844, and the last troops left its grounds in 1898, leaving the fort under the watchful eye of the official “Keeper of the Fort.” Today, the Friends of Fort Knox have collectively taken on this role, as well as the restoration of the fort and the important task of making the fort and its history available to the public.
PHOTO : Fort Knox is made up in a large part by spectacular, endless tunnels, crafted from brick and granite, and constructed in a surprisingly graceful series of arched and angled pathways.
More visitor information about the fort is available online at:
http://fortknox.maineguide.com
If you are interested in helping out the FOFK, simply write to Friends of Fort Knox, P.O. Box 456, Bucksport, ME 04416, or call (207)469-6553, or e-mail FOFK1[at]aol.com for more information.
All photos (c)2009 by Michelle Souliere.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
2009 Paranormal & Psychic Faire!
Well folks, this upcoming annual event is a great way to meet a whole bunch of the strange side of Maine all at once, and have a great time doing it. And guess what? I'll be set up there alongside everyone else, in case any of you want to come chat or pick up back issues of the Strange Maine Gazette -- or a free copy of the new issue which will be debuting at the Faire. If all goes well, we may even have our t-shirts printed by then. See you there!WHAT: 2009 Paranormal and Psychic Faire at Fort Knox
WHEN: Saturday July 4 & Sunday July 5, 2009
WHERE: 711 Fort Knox Road, Prospect, Maine (scroll down past schedule for directions)
COST: Regular Fort admission price (click here for a price list) plus a $2 event donation is requested
FMI: http://fortknox.maineguide.com/, or call (207)469-6553 or email fofk1@aol.com
2009 Fort Knox Paranormal and Psychic Faire
Tentative Schedule
Saturday, July 4th
10 AM – 4PM Psychics and vendors in the Fort Officer’s Quarters
10 AM – 4PM Lecturers will be available in the Visitor Center
Lecture Schedule
Lectures take place in the amphitheater at Visitor Center
10 AM- Paranormal Investigation Process, Equipment and Techniques
(Bangor Maine Ghost Hunters Association)
11 AM- How to Become a Dowser
(Gordon Barton, former President of American Dowsing Society)
12 Noon- UFOs? What Do You Think?
(Facilitated by local UFO enthusiast Cindy Proulx)
1 PM- Cryptozoology, the Study of Unknown and Undiscovered Animals
(Author and TV personality, Loren Coleman, Portland)
2 PM- Paranormal Investigation Process, Equipment and Techniques
(Bangor Maine Ghost Hunters Association)
3 PM- My Life as a Psychic and Empathic
(Darlene Flood professional psychic)
Sunday, July 5
10 AM – 4PM Psychics and vendors in the Fort Officer’s Quarters
10 AM – 4PM Lecturers will be available in the Visitor Center
Lecture Schedule
Lectures take place in the amphitheater at Visitor Center
10 AM- Paranormal Investigation Process, Equipment and Techniques
(Bangor Maine Ghost Hunters Association)
11 AM- How to Become a Dowser
(Gordon Barton, former President of American Dowsing Society)
12 Noon- UFOs? What Do You Think?
(Facilitated by local UFO enthusiast Cindy Proulx)
1 PM- Paranormal Investigation Process, Equipment and Techniques
(Bangor Maine Ghost Hunters Association)
2 PM- UFOs? What Do You Think?
(Facilitated by local UFO enthusiast Cindy Proulx)
3 PM- My Life as a Psychic and Empathic
(Darlene Flood professional psychic)
[Source]
Fort Knox is a State Historic Site owned and operated by the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands.
To Find Fort Knox: Enter "711 Fort Knox Road, Prospect, Maine 04981" into GPS unit, Mapquest or Google Maps
From Belfast: Proceed north on US Rte 1, through Searsport and Stockton Springs, immediately before crossing the Penobscot Narrows Bridge, take a left onto Rte. 174. Fort Knox will be approximately 1/4 mile up on your right.
From Bar Harbor: Follow US Rte. 1 south across the Penobscot Narrows bridge, immediately adjacent to the town of Bucksport. Once over the bridge take a right onto Rte. 174. Fort Knox will be approximately 1/4 mile up on your right.
From Bangor: On Rte. 1A South....follow Rte 1A South through the towns of Hampden, Winterport, Frankfort and Prospect. In Prospect Center, take a left onto Rte. 174. Follow Rte 174 approximately 4 miles. Fort Knox will be on your left. On Rte 15 South....follow Rte 15 South through the city of Brewer and the towns of Orrington and Bucksport. In Bucksport, take a right onto US Rte.1 South and proceed over the Penobscot Narrows bridge. Immediately upon exiting the bridge take a right onto Rte. 174. Fort Knox will be approximately 1/4 mile up on your right
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Fort Knox Paranormal and Psychic Faire Events!
From the ever-wonderful Village Soup news, comes a complete list of events at the upcoming Paranormal and Psychic Faire at the Fort:
Ghost hunters, psychics gather for Faire at Fort
PROSPECT (June 29): The annual Psychic/Paranormal Faire, featuring presentations from ghost hunters, dowsers, a UFO enthusiast, a crypto zoologist and psychics ,returns to Fort Knox, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6.
Attendees may purchase psychic readings and vendors will sell related items.
Loren Coleman, author and TV personality, will speak July 5 on his work in the field of crypto zoology — the study of unknown and undocumented animals.
Two paranormal groups will team up for presentations and ghost hunting around the fort. The groups — Central Maine Researchers and Investigators and Mass Paranormal — will exhibit tools they use in ghost-hunting and talk about their investigative experiences.
Former President of the American Dowsing Society, Gordon Barton, will share his decades of experience in the field of dowsing.
Local psychic Darlene Flood, will talk about her experiences and discuss how people might tap into their own psychic abilities.
Cindy Proulx will lead discussion on the possible existence of unidentified flying objects.
This event, sponsored by the Friends of Fort Knox, is one of several special events this summer at the State Historic Site.
The following week, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12, the annual Scottish Tattoo, featuring four marching bagpipe bands, will take center stage. Tattoo tickets are $10 per person/$25 per family of four, and may be purchased in advance at the Friends’ gift shop or by calling 469-6553.
Admission for the psychic faire is the standard fort admission plus a requested $2 event donation to fund fort restoration projects. For further information, visit fortknox.maineguide.com. Fort Knox is owned and operated by the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands.
The weekend schedule follows:
Saturday, July 5
10 a.m. — 4 p.m. Psychics, vendors in Fort Officer’s Quarters; lecturers available in Visitor Center
Lectures in Visitor Center amphitheater
10 a.m. — Paranormal Investigation Process, Equipment and Techniques — Central Maine Researchers and Investigators and Mass Paranormal
11 a.m. — How to Become a Dowser, Gordon Barton
12 p.m. — UFOs? What Do You Think? Facilitated by Cindy Proulx
1 p.m. — Crypto zoology, the Study of Unknown and Undiscovered Animals, Loren Coleman, Portland
2 p.m. — Paranormal Investigation Process, Equipment and Techniques, Central Maine Researchers and Investigators and Mass Paranormal
3 p.m. — My Life as a Psychic and Empathic, Darlene Flood
Sunday, July 6
10 a.m. — 4 p.m. Psychics, vendors in Fort Officer’s Quarters; lecturers available in Visitor Center
Lectures in amphitheater at Visitor Center
10 a.m. — Paranormal Investigation Process, Equipment and Techniques — Central Maine Researchers and Investigators and Mass Paranormal
11 a.m. — How to Become a Dowser, Gordon Barton
12 p.m. — UFOs? What Do You Think? Facilitated by Cindy Proulx
1 p.m. — Paranormal Investigation Process, Equipment and Techniques, Central Maine Researchers and Investigators and Mass Paranormal
2 p.m. — UFOs? What Do You Think? Facilitated by Cindy Proulx
3 p.m. — My Life as a Psychic and Empathic, Darlene Flood
[Source]
Friday, May 02, 2008
EVENT: Historic Fort Knox 2008 dates
Of special interest in the list of events from Fort Knox this year is the increasingly popular Paranormal/Psychic Faire in July, featuring Maine's own Loren Coleman, and paranormal groups from across New England. From the Ellsworth American:Special Event Schedule Released for Fort Knox
Thursday, May 01, 2008
PROSPECT — The Friends of Fort Knox organization has released its special event schedule for 2008.
The group has added four full moon viewing dates at the Penobscot Narrows Observatory, which will stay open until midnight on July 18 and 19 and Aug. 15 and 16. The observatory’s regular daily operating hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. expand to a 7 p.m. close during the months of July and August.
The Scottish Tattoo sponsored by the Maine St. Andrew Society and the Friends will take place on Saturday, July 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event will feature traditional Scottish bagpipers, precision marching bands and a patriotic salute to America.
Tickets are available in advance at the FFK gift shop or by calling (207)469-6553.
The Psychic/Paranormal Faire takes place the weekend of July 5 and 6, headlined by renowned cryptozoologist and author Loren Coleman, who has appeared on the Travel Channel’s “Weird Travels” and whose new book, “Mysterious America,” has been published by Simon & Schuster.
The Central Maine Paranormal Investigation group will team up with the Massachusetts Paranormal Team to provide lectures and hands-on ghost hunting tips.
Yearly Friends-sponsored special events such as the 20th Maine Civil War encampments, cannon firings, Will Cotton’s Civil War Battery and a five-night Fright at the Fort will return for visitors to the fort.
Tickets for the fort and Penobscot Narrows Observatory go on sale to the public at Fort Knox beginning Monday, May 1.
The Friends of Fort Knox will sell advance tickets for the fort and observatory to groups of 10 or more. Fort Knox and the observatory are open to the public from May 1 to Oct. 31. For a complete list of Friends of Fort Knox special events and to check fort/observatory admission fees, visit fortknox.maineguide.com online.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
EVENT: Loren Coleman at Fort Knox
Those of you interested in the Psychic and Paranormal Faire being held at Fort Knox, here is some information about Loren Coleman's appearance as keynote speaker there:
Loren Coleman will give two talks (introducing cryptozoology through the recent cryptid events in Maine), during each mid-morning. Then he will deliver brief overviews of cryptozoological items he will have with him, followed by questions and answers sessions on the Maine reports, as well as on Bigfoot, Black Panthers, Sea Serpents, other cryptids, and general cryptozoology.The Faire is billed as a one-of-a-kind opportunity to "meet with people who believe in things unusual. This unique event features renowned crytozoologist and author, Loren Coleman, psychics, ghost hunters and dowsers." Unfortunately, I have been unable to discover a more concrete list of events scheduling -- if anyone has gotten their hands on one, I'd love to post it, so let me know!
He will talk on the subjects he has covered during his 40 years of writings, including those in his newest book, Mysterious America: The Ultimate Guide to the Nation’s Weirdest Wonders, Strangest Spots, and Creepiest Creatures (NY: Paraview Pocket - Simon and Schuster, 2007).
Coleman will have several of his old and new books available, and/or will be happy to sign any of your own.
Venue Name: Fort Knox State Historic Site
Address: 740 Fort Knox Road, Prospect, ME 04416
Dates: July 21st, 2007 — July 22nd, 2007
Times: 10 AM until 4 PM, both days.
Fees: Normal Fort Knox admission fees apply (see below at the website) and a $2 donation is requested to help defray event costs.
Website: fortknox.maineguide.com/
[for more info, read the full article here: Source]
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Paranormal & Psychic Fair at Fort Knox
WHEN: July 21st and 22nd, Saturday and Sunday, 9:00am to Sunset (normal operating hours)WHAT: Paranormal and Psychic Faire
WHO: Meet with people who believe in things unusual. This unique event features renowned crytozoologist and author, Loren Coleman, psychics, ghost hunters and dowsers.
Check out what happened at last year's fair. Sounds like a good time for seekers after the odd and uncanny.
Fort Knox's FAQ, including info about admission prices and a handy e-mail address for questions, can be found here: http://fortknox.maineguide.com/faq.html. You can also call them at (207)469-6553. As I have been unable to find a detailed listing of the event schedule online, you may want to give them a buzz if you want any further info.
For directions to the Fort, click here. (Courtesy of the Maine Office of Tourism)
Painting: Fort Knox, Maine by Seth Eastman
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