Warding Off Witches to Protect House and Home

“Warding Off Witches to Protect House and Home” will be the topic of Belfast Historical Society’s meeting on September 22 at 7:00 pm in the Abbott Room at the Belfast Free Library. Cultural historian Jan Eakins will discuss concealed shoes and other protective devices long used to keep witches and bad luck at bay here in Maine and around the world. We’ll examine shoes from the historical society’s collection, and we’ll learn how to find shoes and witch marks in old buildings around us - and what to do if you find one. If you’ve discovered an old shoe or other object hidden in your house or barn, please bring it or a photo or story to enrich our discussion.

The Belfast Historical Society presents talks of local historical interest on the 4th Monday of the month from April through October. All presentations are in the Abbott Room at the Belfast Free Library and are open to the public. Seating is limited to 75. FMI visit BelfastMuseum.org or call 207 338-9229. These programs will be recorded and can be viewed on Belfast Community Television and on the museum website.