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The public is invited to explore “Lost Hauntings of 1800s Alabama & Other Spooky Tales” with Alabama historian Jim Phillips on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 5:30 p.m. at the Auburn Public Library. This talk will explore old ghost beliefs of antebellum Alabama, anecdotal tales of ghostly events told to Phillips through his explorations and research throughout Alabama, and early New England vampire lore. Refreshments will be served.Jim Phillips is a treasure hunter, collector, appraiser and enthusiastic story teller and has a Master of Arts degree in educational media from UAB, graduate studies in motion picture production from San Diego State and a Bachelor of Arts in broadcast communications from the University of Alabama. As one who was always fascinated with history, Phillips, took up metal detecting several years ago and opened a whole new world of historical videography. Phillips started finding many historical objects: old coins, store tokens, buttons and eating utensils from the 1800s. Each object he found had an interesting story about antebellum Alabama. A professional videographer since 1983, it was only natural that Phillips would combine the skills he’d learned in the corporate world with his passion for history. He’s now filmed histories of Jefferson County, St. Clair County, Southern Aviation, Old Tannehill Furnace and Birmingham-Southern College. His brother, Dr. Doug Phillips, is also a noted Alabama naturalist who produces the Alabama Public Television series “Discovering Alabama.”
For more information, email [email protected], or call (334) 501-3296.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Auburn Public Library, 749 E Thach Ave,Auburn,AL,United States
