The Patriots for the Somers Mansion will be hosting the 4th annual free, seasonal event, “Spooky Tales of the Jersey Devil”. The event will be held on the grounds of the historic Somers Mansion on Wednesday, October 30. A bonfire will begin at 6pm with the presentation starting at dark, or approximately 7pm.
Local Author Scott Macom will be presenting tales of the Jersey Devil based his book, Devil Leeds. Macom, who has been featured on the Travel Channel for the segment, In Search of the Jersey Devil, will be presenting a fun and atmospheric event around an outdoor bonfire. In addition, this eclectic event will also feature supernatural stories, Jerseyana and other oddities for a fun and haunting gathering. There will be unexpected frights, laughs and a guest appearance by a coven of witches. All guests are encouraged to dress weather-appropriately and bring coolers and lawn chairs. Light snacks, t-shirts and the Devil Leeds book will be sold and chairs are available to rent for a $5 donation; all proceeds benefit the Patriots for the Somers Mansion and its current project to restore the historic second-floor balcony. A rain date is scheduled for November 1.
The Patriots for the Somers Mansion is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and programming of the Somers Mansion. A three-story home constructed of brick, the Mansion sits overlooking the Great Egg Harbor Bay at Somers Point. The Mansion, built in the early 1720s, is considered to be the oldest existing house in Atlantic County, predating the county itself.
