Ghost Stories of the Hudson Valley

The areas surrounding us are riddled with historical figures and events that not only shaped history but also influenced the nation. It is also home to many urban legends and famous ghosts starting with the Half Moon, the ship manned by explorer Henry Hudson in 1609. From New York City to nearby Highland, sightings of Hudson’s ghost ship have been reported for centuries. In his spirited lecture, Frank Marquette will also recount the story of Lincoln’s funeral train, which made its way north on the east side of the Hudson River in late April 1865. Over the past 158 years hundreds of people have claimed to have encountered the train along with its whistle and smoke. Frank will also retell the stories of several other prominent spirits and who have been spotted in local churches, hotels, jails, and hospitals.

Hudson Valley resident, Frank Marquette is the owner-operator of Murder Café and Theatre on the Road. He has been writing and producing original murder mystery plays for Mohonk’s mystery weekend since 2017 and has been presenting “living history” tours and performances at local historic sites since 2013. Since 1998 he has written and produced 12 original plays and has acted in and directed dozens more; Frank has also appeared in national commercials, and a number of television shows.