From Bewitching Dogs to Healing Children: The Mysterious Powers of Barbara ‘Hexa Frau’ Fisher

In early November 1888, northern Lancaster County resident Barbara Fisher passed away. Surprisingly, inhabitants of West…

Enigmatic Superstitions from Early 20th Century Pennsylvania

In 1905, Samuel Miller Sener delved into the enigmatic world of folklore and superstitions in South…

Unraveling the Tapestry of Superstition in South Central Pennsylvania

In 1905, Samuel Miller Sener delved into the enigmatic world of folklore and superstitions in South…

Local Superstitions: Keeping Hawks Away from Chickens

🔥🐔 Here's a quirky superstition to protect chickens. Back in 1905, Samuel Miller Sener shared a…