Programs, Talks and Tours
Updated March 24, 2009
Following are some of the programs that Ed presents throughout the region. He also is able to develop a special program for specific needs—such as banquets, conferences, anniversaries, private events, etc.
Call him for additional information at (410) 398-5013 or e-mail at edo@mystandlace.com
GENERAL STORYTELLING PROGRAMS
These programs are appropriate for conferences, luncheons and dinner events, Elderhostels, historical societies, libraries, museums, churches, fraternal clubs and almost any organizational gathering. They also can be adapted in terms of length and focus, depending upon the needs of the group.
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* Indicates programs featuring pictures are PowerPoint presentations. Ed brings the projector and equipment. All that is needed is a table and blank wall/ screen.MEET THE PRESIDENTS:
Trivia, Tales and Truths about Our Nation's Leaders*
In this fun and informative program (which begins with a QUIZ) the audience will test its PKL (Presidential Knowledge Level). Find out if you know which president was the tallest, smallest, most superstitions. Find out which president had been a fashion model, had an unusual nickname (His Rotundity, His Ascendency and Useless are a few samples). Learn lesser known stories about the chief executives and their assassins and would be assassins. Find out which president got in trouble over dogs, and other fascinating and educational facts—including a list of "firsts"— that aren't included in your average history books. Photos of the 43 presidents makes this a great program for all ages, and for classrooms, libraries and meetings. (Sponosred by the Delaware Humanities Forum)
SUPERSTITIONS, CURSES & FRIDAY the 13th*
Photographs and stories highlight this entertaining program exploring the fascinating world of superstitions, including their origins, historical examples and why they remain a significant part of our folklore, culture and everyday life. This program spotlights such topics as the public's belief in the power of lucky charms, black cats, and broken mirrors. Learn about the curses associated with the Hope Diamond, William Penn, Babe Ruth and the Pyramids, among others, and the fear of the number "13" and Friday the 13th—which has extended into corporate board rooms and the White House and affected construction plans of office buildings and hotels. If you have even a slight belief in superstitions, or the smallest concern when 13 falls on a Friday, you're in good company with millions of others around the world—find out why. Ed is a folklore instructor at the University of Delaware. (Sponosred by the Delaware Humanities Forum)
NEW PROGRAM—HALLOWEEN HORRORS: VAMPIRES & WITCHES* After GHOSTS, the creatures most associated with Halloween are Vampires and Witches Throughout the world, these mysterious beings have been the subjects of books, films and television series, and they remain feared creatures in regional folklore. In some cases, historical sites associated with incidents of vampirism and witchcraft have become major tourist attractions, boosting the economy of such sites as Salem, Mass., Dublin, London and obscure villages in Romania. This new program—with more than 100 historic and modern photos—examines the continued, and increasing, interest in vampirism and witchcraft, particularly during the fall season of each year.
NEW PROGRAM—REMEMBERING NIGHTS AT THE DRIVE-IN*
A significant symbol of American Roadside culture is rapidly disappearing. In 2008, the last drive-in theatre—Diamond State Drive-In—on the Delmarva Peninsula will go dark. This presentation, with more than 80 historic and modern images, discusses the drive-in experience from its beginning in 1933 to its "golden era" during the 1950s, and its rapid decline. Stories and pictures make this and ideal presentation for those who remember the era and younger people who will be amazed about this fascinating period—when America's love of automobiles and movies combined during memorable evenings under the stars.
NEW PROGRAM—ELKTON, MARYLAND—Marriage Capital of the East*
Learn about Maryland's historic and infamous 'marryin' business' in this historical and humorous look at a unique period of regional folklore and history. During the first half of the 20th centrury, this small Maryland village was known throughout the country as the "place to get hitched without a fuss." Movie stars and famous athletes—such as Billie Holliday, Joan Fontaine, Burt Lahr and Willie Mays, to name a few—stopped in the town to get married. But the questions are: WHY did this process happen? And HOW did it continue for so long? and WHY did the practice stop? Find out the answers to these and other questions—and learn why Elkton, Maryland, is mentioned in the Broadway show "Guys and Dolls." (Sponosred by the Delaware Humanities Forum)
AMERICA'S COVERED BRIDGES: HISTORY & MYSTERIES*
Next to lighhouses, nothing stirs the imagination like Covered Bridges. See photographs and hear stories about the longest and shortest, the most colorful, and most well known covered bridges. And each of these magnificent structures has a story that is waiting to be told, including a few haunted covered bridge legends. Local and national bridges are featured in this program that uses modern and historic photographs that capture the origins, the rise and the demise of this uniquely American structure. The program also includes details on how the structures were built and the materials used. There's more to the story of covered bridges than the Bridges of Madison County and the Legend of Sleepy Hollow—find out the answers in this interesting program.
NEW PROGRAM—MARYLAND's BEST GHOST STORIES*
Learn about Maryland’s historic heritage through legends, superstitions and ghost stories from across the state. Since before the Revolution, through the Civil War era and into modern times, Maryland has been the historic center of the nation. In this informative and entertaining talk, learn about the famous people and other Old Line State residents with eerie tales to tell. Based on Ed’s book “Haunted Maryland,” to be released in August 2007 by Stackpole Books, this talk features dozens of stories and pictures of historic haunted sites, from Baltimore’s graveyard tales of Black Aggie and Edgar Allan Poe to witch legends in Frederick and St. Mary’s counties, from Civil War hauntings and tales of John Wilkes Booth to phantom mountain flutist, and don’t for get the Chesapeake Bay with Chessie, pirate treasure and haunted lighthouses . . . and much, much more.
*All programs featuring pictures are PowerPoint presentations. However, Ed brings the projector and equipment. All that is needed is a blank wall or screen.
NEW PROGRAM—FOOD LORE: SCRAPPLE, MUSKRAT and MORE*
Learn about the region’s historic association with food and the personal heritage and regional influences associated with what we eat. From the catches of Chesapeake Bay watermen and duck hunters to the customs preserved in immigrant neighborhoods, what we consume reflects on who we are, where we came from and where we live and work. In this informative and entertaining program, learn about and discuss America’s regional foods and, in particular, the cuisine most identified with the immediate Delmarva and Maryland region. With photographs, stories, and informal audience discussion, learn how folklore is much more than ghost stories, legends and folktales. Instead, our choices of daily dining and special event menus reveal much about our family, cultural and religious traditions, plus our age, gender and personal interests. In this talk, find out: Where more people say POP and where more folks ask for SODA; What are beach vacationers’ most popular regional menu items?; Is it SNOWball or SNOball? And what other city claims this Baltimore treat?; What four edible objects are officially recognized as Maryland state symbols?; What is really in SCRAPPLE? And what is the meat’s historical claim to fame?; Why is ‘Playing with your food,’ not such a bad thing to do?; What is the most followed superstition associated with food? . . . and much more! (Sponsored by the Maryland Humanities Council and the Delaware Humanities Forum))
*All programs featuring pictures are PowerPoint presentations. However, Ed brings the projector and equipment. All that is needed is a blank wall or screen.
NEW PROGRAM—AMERICA's MONSTERS*
What are the origins of, and stories associated with, America's most well-known (and some lesser known) monsters? Names such as Mothman, Jersey Devil, Chessie, Bigfoot, the Bogeyman, the Headless Horseman . . . and other folk beings engage our imagination and generate visions of creepy critters roaming backroads and dense forests under moonlight. But there is much more to these popular legends and folktales that have lasted for centuries and worked their way into modern literature and film. Learn about the origins of these fascinating creatures and the stories that have helped maintain the public's interest in these popular, but scary, folk creatures. *All programs featuring pictures are PowerPoint presentations. However, Ed brings the projector and equipment. All that is needed is a blank wall or screen.
CIVIL WAR TRIVIA, LEGENDS and GHOST STORIES*
In this fun and informative program (which begins with a QUIZ) the audience will test its Civil War knowledge and find out fascinating facts and legends about the War Between the States. Who were the last veterans of the North and South to die, and in which years did that occur. How many troops died in some of the most famous battles. Hear the story of the longest surviving witness to Lincoln's assasination. What are the ghost stories associated with Gettysburg, Ford Theater, Fort Delaware, Fort Warren, Andersonville, Sharpsburg and other famous battle sites. The program also features a significant amount of history and the photograhs are a major aide to the material covered in the presentation. Of course, there will also be tales of some Civil War era superstitions and unusal customs.
* All programs featuring pictures are PowerPoint presentations. However, Ed brings the projector and equipment. All that is needed is a blank wall or screen.
HAUNTED LIGHTHOUSE TALES AND SEA SUPERSTITIONS *
The old belief that there is a ghost guarding every standing lighthouse is discussed in this eerie and informative program. Shouted warnings, shipwrecks, mysterious piano music, deaths at sea, apparitions and the effects of deadly storms are all part of this new program on unexplainable tales told about lighthouses located around the country. Pictures add to the entertainment of this spooky and informative program, based partly on the new book by Bob Trapani Jr., Lighthouses of New Jersey and Delaware: History Mystery, Legends and Lore. This program was designed especially for the tours conducted at the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse in the Delaware Bay near Lewes. The presentation features stories of unexplained lights, murder, ghostly sightings and the eerie loneliness of the lighthouse keeper, all associated with U.S. lighthouses. Hear about Civil War ghosts near Point Lookout Lighthouse in Maryland and the mysterious sounds of a phantom piano that travel along the New England coastline. There also are stories of sea superstitions, smugglers and mysterious sightings of creatures of the sea.
NEW—CONVENTION VISITORS PROGRAM—DELAWARE: TALES and TRUTHS OF THE FIRST STATE* This is an informative and entertaining program that offers facts and history about the First State (or Delmarva region), but also incorporates humor, stories, tall tales and interesting anecdotes. While images of the region's historic sites are included, there is ample opporuntity for questions from the audience. This successful, upbeat and humorous presentation—given in a storytelling (as opposed to lecture) fashion—has been well received by a growing number of visitors representing a wide range of organizations. (See list below under State, Regional and National Conventions)
POSSESSED POSSESSIONS: Behind the Scenes Filming The Learning Channel Special*—Ed presents pictures and stories about his experiences filming the 2-hour special on haunted antiques that took place on the Queen Mary. See pictures and hear about the production of the show and his interaction with psychics and host James Van Praagh, plus stories from his books about haunted objects, antiques and collectibles.
AMERICA'S PATRIOTIC MUSIC, from The Revolution to September 11*
Learn the stories behind Yankee Doodle and Hail to the Chief; discover the real story about God Bless America and when it was first written. Hear the different versions of the Battle Hymn of the Republic. Listen to the patriotic songs that were inspired after 9/11 and the controversy one generated. See pictures and hear the music of America’s Yankee Doodle Dandy, George M. Cohan. These stories and many more, plus the songs that go with the tales, are part of this fascinating, brand new program. (Sponosred by the Delaware Humanities Forum and by the Maryland Humanities Council)
* All programs featuring pictures are PowerPoint presentations. However, Ed brings the projector and equipment. All that is needed is a blank wall or screen.
Storytelling from the Brandywine to the Bay
The earlierst form of entertainment and education is storytelling. Using age-old and updated presentation techiniques, this program features a wide range of different types of stories (historical, folktales, yarns, jokes) set in the mid-Atlantic region. The stories included in this presentation are linked to the season when the program is scheduled, make-up of the audience and the needs and theme of the particular event and venue. However, each presentation includes lots of humor and plenty of opportunities for audience interaction and discussion. In addition to enjoying an entertaining experience, attendees learn about the art of storytelling, how it developed and why it is still important in today's high-tech society. This is a great program, very entertaining and humorous and one of the most popular. Ed teaches the course Storytelling for Beginners at the University of Delaware. (Sponosred by the Delaware Humanities Forum)
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There's More to Talk Radio than Just Talk
Murder, car bombings, street demonstrations and legal action are only a few of the incidents associated with this popular and, at times, irritating radio format. This presentation focuses on the origins and influence of two-way talk radio (which started locally in the early 1950s on WILM radio with the famous talk pioneer Joe Pyne, who was the host of "It's Your Nickel"). The presentation discusses the format's origins, its importance, and its value as a source of entertainment, education and information. Attention is also devoted to the controversies surrounding the content and its hosts, many of whom have become celebrities, authors and TV stars. Hear stories about such hosts as Larry King and Joe Pyne, as well as Rush Limbaugh, Howard Stern and Dr. Laura. Ed wrote his master's degree thesis on Talk Radio in Wilmington, Del., a pioneer outlet for the format. He teaches a course on the History and Influence of Talk Radio at the University of Delaware. (Sponosred by the Delaware Humanities Forum)
Disappearing Delmarva: A Look at the Effects of Progress on the People and Small Businesses throughout the Peninsula*
Features pictures* of the people who are in the national award-winning book Disappearing Delmarva: Portraits of the Peninsula People. Learn about the behind-the-scenes making of the book and the comments and stories of the people featured. Includes a serious look at the effects of progress on the region, but also offers a fair amount of humor and local history. (Sponosred by the Delaware Humanities Forum)
* All programs featuring pictures are PowerPoint presentations. However, Ed brings the projector and equipment. All that is needed is a blank wall or screen.
TALES TOMBSTONES TELL*
This program (with dozens of images) features interesting tombstones found throughout the Delmarva and Mid Atlantic region. The program discusses the history of grave markers, symbols, architecture and inscriptions, as well as the significance of tombstones and cemeteries in our history. The effects of progress and modern demands for space and convenience on traditional cemeteries and tombstones also are discussed. Learn abouth historic figures in our history who have been "moved" in the name of "progress" or commercial gain. Stories of Delaware's Caesar Rodney, signer of the Declaration of Independence, a Titanic survivor and haunted graveyards with eerie stones and inscriptions make this program entertaining and at times humorous and fun. As one attendee said afterwards, "I though this was going to be an academic lecture, but I was relieved that it wasn't. And I learned a lot and had a great time because the program was given in an entertaing way." (Sponosred by the Delaware Humanities Forum)
* All programs featuring pictures are PowerPoint presentations. However, Ed brings the projector and equipment. All that is needed is a blank wall or screen.
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Delaware’s Top 10 Ghost Stories—From Fort Delaware on Pea Patch Island to the Cape May Lewes Ferry Terminal, and from the cemeteries near Newark to the home of murderess and kidnapper Patty Cannon, Delaware’s history is associated with mysterious legends and ghost stories. Enjoy the First State’s 10 best haunted/historic tales. This program includes the ghosts in Woodburn, the Governor’s Mansion, a Headless Horseman that roams the Delaware-Maryland border, forgotten graveyards and stories of phantom pirates, spirited sailors . . . and more.
Baltimore GHOSTS and History*
This program (with dozens of images) is based upon Ed's book (published 2004) on the same subject. Pictures and stories reinforce Baltimore's important historic role in our nation's history. See and hear about the Poe House and Museum and gravesite, the USS Constellation, Fort McHenry, urban legends and folktales associated with aVanishing Hitchhiker and the famous statue of BLACK AGGIE. The program also allows time for questions and discussion, stressing the strong link between history and folklore. (Ideal for ages 10 and above)
* All programs featuring pictures are PowerPoint presentations. However, Ed brings the projector and equipment. All that is needed is a blank wall or screen.
Annapolis GHOSTS and History*
hSimilar to the program on Baltimore GHOSTS and History, this presentation (with dozens of images) is based upon Ed's book (published 2007) on the same subject. Pictures and stories reinforce Maryland's colonial capital city and it's important historic role in our nation's history. See and hear about the Brice House and Hammond Harwood Mansion, Parole and its importance during the Civil War, a mob lynching, town riots and haunted tales of headless men, unmarked graves and hidden skeletons. From the Maryland State House and St. John's College to the historic dock, from the Annapolis National Cemetery and the Naval Academy to Governor's Bridge, the stories will chill the spine and, at the same time, reinforce the strong connection between haunts, folklore and history. (Ideal for ages 10 and above)
* All programs featuring pictures are PowerPoint presentations. However, Ed brings the projector and equipment. All that is needed is a blank wall or screen.
Memories of World War II in Delaware
Features stories of Delaware’s Medal of Honor Recipients, historical events that occurred throughout the state during the war, humorous anecdotes and stories. This program is very popular during November (Veteran’s Day) and May (Memorial Day). (Sponosred by the Delaware Humanities Forum)
Haunted Delaware and/or Haunted Delmarva
Both of these programs feature pictures* of historical sites in the region that are believed to be haunted. Photographs of inns, restaurants and museums—from Woodburn (Delaware’s Governor’s Mansion) to sites along the beaches of the Delaware and Chesapeake Bay—reinforce the stories that are told during the program. Hear about (and see) the "Ticking Tomb" interesting tombstones and their eerie inscriptions and the sites of reported Civil War (Fort Delaware) and Revolutionary War spirits . .. and much more. This popular program concludes with an opportunity for questions from the audience.
* All programs featuring pictures are PowerPoint presentations. However, Ed brings the projector and equipment. All that is needed is a blank wall or screen.
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Stories of O. Henry and Other Tales with Surprising Endings
Features a segment on the life and times of the famous short story author, whose real name was William Sydney Porter, plus several of his stories and fascinating tales by other authors who specialize in surprise endings.
Possessed Possessions--Stories of Haunted Antiques
Features stories of haunted antiques, furniture and collectibles and the circumstances that generated the writing of Ed's two books on the subject--Possessed Possessions and Possessed Possessions 2. Learn about the people and their spirited objects, including rings, beds, mirrors, dolls, candlesticks, clothing, paintings and sculptures that have refused to give up the ghost.
Special Christmas and Thanksgiving Stories
Features a number of stories set during the Holiday Season. Learn the origins and customs associated with these holidays. These tales are sure to bring a smile to the face and a few tears to the eye. Also includes some humorous stories as well.
Folksong and Folktales
This program also features the talents of folksinger Jackie LaGuardia McCabe, a well-known and popular singer and storyteller from Smyrna, Del. The program includes 20 minutes of stories by Ed and 20 minutes of song by Jackie. After a brief intermission, it concludes with the storyteller and folksinger both on stage recreating an "old country store" setting. During this 20-minute finale, the two performers trade jokes, yarns, tall tales and anecdotes back and forth, reminiscent of the way it was done in the days before radio at the crossroads general store. A great program for all ages—from 6 to 80.
SCHOOL PROGRAMS and WORKSHOPS
(also appropriate for librairies, scouts and church youth groups)
Some of the programs listed above are appropriate for students and can be adapted in terms of content, length and focus, depending upon the needs of the student group. For these programs, see descriptions above:
Baltimore GHOSTS and History
MEET THE PRESIDENTS: Trivia, Tales and Truths about our Nation's Leaders
America's Patriotic Music, from The Revolution to September 11
Storytelling from the Brandywine to the Bay
Haunted Delaware and/or Haunted Delmarva
Disappearing Delmarva: A Look at the Effects of Progress
on the People and Small Businesses throughout the Peninsula
Memories of Delaware in World War II
Folksongs and Folktales
Learning Delaware History through Folklore and Legends
Using folklore, legends and ghost stories to teach the significant events of Delaware's significant role in our country's history has worked very well in schools and library settings. Photographs of historic sites—from Woodburn (Delaware’s Governor’s Mansion) to sites along the beaches of the Delaware and Chesapeake Bay—reinforce the stories that are told during the program. Hear about (and see) the "Ticking Tomb" interesting tombstones and their eerie inscriptions and the sites of reported Civil War (Fort Delaware) and Revolutionary War spirits . .. and much more. This popular program concludes with an opportunity for questions from the audience. (Sponosred by the Delaware Humanities Forum)
Learning Maryland History through Folklore and Legends
Using folklore, legends and ghost stories to teach the significant events of Maryland's significant role in our country's history has worked very well in schools and library settings. Photographs of historic sites—from Annapolis, Baltimore, the western mountains and the Eastern Shore and Chesapeake Bay—supplement tales associated with the Civil War, Underground Railroad, Lincoln Assasination, Star Spangled Banner, and death of Edgar Allan Poe. Tales and legends of sea sepents (Chessie), mountain monsters (Snallygaster) and famous witches (Blaire Witch and Moll Dyer), plus pirate tales, shipwrecks and haunted historic lighthouses and interesting tombstones make this an entertaining and informative program that brings history to life and presents the facts and events in an entertaining fashion. This popular program concludes with an opportunity for questions from the audience.
Secrets Behind the Stories
FREE BOOKS offered in NEW SCHOOL/LIBRARY PROGRAM: If your child is in elementary, middle school or high school, Ed is offering a program called "SECRETS BEHIND THE STORIES," where he visits the school or public library and teaches students about writing and interviewing. Each student receives a FREE COPY of one of his ghost/folklore books as part of the session. For information, call Ed at 410 398 5013 or send him an email. Or tell your child’s teacher, home school association or librairan about this popular program and call Ed for more information. (Sponosred by the Delaware Humanities Forum)
How to WRITE a Spooky Story
FREE BOOKS offered in NEW SCHOOL/LIBRARY PROGRAM:In this one- or two-part workshop, students will learn about story structure, ideas, develop a focus, story title, write a short story and then discuss the content and writing process. A FREE BOOK is provided to each student, and selected stories are discussed and used to illustrate different stages of the writing and creative planning process. Ideal for ages 10 through high school, and can be used in schools, libraries or for home schoolers. (Sponosred by the Delaware Humanities Forum)
How to TELL a Story
This interactive, hands-on workshop stresses oral presentation techniques through the use of fable and stories. Students learn story structure, recall techniques and presentation skills. They each learn and present a story in the workshop. Ed also illustrates the techniques and skills through stories he tells to the students. (Sponosred by the Delaware Humanities Forum)
Other programs by request
Storytelling programs can be adapted for almost any venue, such as
- Campfires
- Conferences
- Family Gatherings
- Banquets
- Breakfast or Dinner Meetings
- Bus Tours
- Luncheons
- Anniversary Parties
- Holiday Gatherings
Some Previous Clients Include
This is a very small sampling of some of the groups, companies, schools and museums that have used Ed's sevices:
Museums, Organizations, Corporations and Societies
Philadelphia Art Museum
Siegfried USA
Talbot County Historical Society
Arsenal in Olde New Castle
Chadds Ford Inn
Historical Society of Delaware
Historical Society of Cecil County
Historic Elk Landing Foundation
Delaware State Parks:
Trap Pond, Killens Pond, White Clay Creek, Fort Delaware, Bellevue Mansion
Ghost/History Lantern Tour, Fort Delaware (since 1997)
Chautauqua (opening act in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007) at Cecil Community College (Maryland)
Chautauqua (opening act in 2007) at Lewes, Del. (Delaware Humanities Forum event)
First Night Wilmington
Friends of the Hancock House
Fort Mott State Park, New Jersey
Cecil Community College Milburn Stone Theater
New Castle 350th Anniversary Celebration
Delaware Seashore Preservations Foundation
Delaware River and Bay Lighthouse Foundation Tyler Arboretum
Delaware Agricultural Museum
Fort Delaware State Park
Delaware Geneaological Society
Lewes Historical Society
Dover Historical Society
Delaware Civil War Round Table
Harrington Historical Society
Skipjack Martha Lewis
Kalmar Nyckel Foundation
DuPont Country Club
Daughters of the American Revolution (various chapters)
Lord Baltimore Women's Club
Wilmington Newcomers Club
Newark New Century Club
Choptank River Heritage Center, Denton, Md.
Carroll County (Maryland) Genealogical Society 25th Anniversary Dinner (New Windsor, Md.)
Historical Society of Carroll County
Skipjack Martha Lewis
Lt. Col. Robert H. Archer Camp #2013
Biggs Museum of American Art
Havre de Grace Maritime Museum
Dorchester County Historical Society
Captain John Smith 400th Anniversary Celebration, Port Deposit, Md.
Port Penn, Del., Museum
St. Michales Museum at St. Mary's Square
Numerous Senior Centers, Retirement Facilities and Elderhostels
Heritage at Milford
Heritage at Dover
Millcroft Retirement Home
Forwood Manor
Methodist Manor House
Ingleside Homes
Shipley Manor
Cokesbury Retirement Home
Methodist Country House
Fairhaven
Westminster Village
Universities and Colleges
University of Delaware
Governor's School for Excellence, University of Delaware
Parents Weekend, History/Folklore Walking Tour, University of Delaware
Students Activities Welcome Back to Campus Program, University of Delaware
Upward Bound students in various programs/affiliations
Americorps students in various programs/affiliations
McNair Scholars
Academy of Lifelong Learning (Wilmington and Southern Delaware)
Bach's Lunch Series, University of Delaware
Salisbury University
State of Delaware Governor’s School for Excellence
Delaware Technical and Community College Elderhostel and Adult Plus+ programs
Institute for Retired Persons, Salisbury University
Harford Community College
Delaware Techincal and Community College (Dover and Georgetown)
Schools, Libraries and Student Oriented Organizations
Delaware Schools
Milford Middle School
Redding Middle School
Highlands Elementary School
Casmir Pulaski Middle School
Bayard Middle School
Cedar Lane Elementary School
The Tatnall School
Gauger Middle School
Baltz Elementary School
Silver Lake Elementary School
Olive Loss Elementary School
Laurel Middle School
Holy Cross Elementary School
Most Blessed Sacrament School
Delaware School for the Deaf
St. Hedwig's School
Our Lady of Fatima School
Ferris School
Meredith Middle School
Corpus Christi School
St. Elizabeth School
St. Edmund's Academy
St. Anne's School (Middletown)
Corpus Christi School
Kent Christian School
P.S. duPont Middle School
Maryland Schools
Elkton High School
Perryville Middle School
The Radcliffe School
Conowingo Elementary School
The Kent School
Cherry Hill Middle School
Elkton Middle School
Oldfields School, Baltimore County
Loch Raven Academy
Archbishop Spalding High School
St. Margaret's School
Delaware Libraries
Corbitt Calloway Memorial Library
Rehoboth Public Library
Kent County Library
Appoquinimink Library
Dover Public Library
Delmar Public Library
Laurel Public Library
Milford Public Library
South Coastal Public Library
Greenwood Public Library
Seaford Public Library
Brandywine Hundred Branch Library
Harrington Public Library
Elsmere Public Library
Selbyville Public Library
Bear Library
Maryland Libraries
Wicomico County Library
Light Street Library, Baltimore, Md.
Finksburg Branch, Carroll County Library
Taneytown Branch, Carroll County Library
Eldersburg Branch, Carroll County Library
Worcester County Library
Snow Hill Library
Berlin Library
Pocomoke City Library
Ocean City Branch Library
Ocean Pines Branch Library
Denton Library
Federalsburg Library
Sudlersville Library
Bel Air Library
Havre de Grace Branch, Harford Public Library
Joppa Branch, Harford County Library
Cecil County Public Library, Elkton Branch
Chesapeake City Library
Cockeysville Branch Library, Baltimore County Library
Hereford Branch Library, Baltimore County Library
Friends of the Talbot County Free Library
Friends of the Claymont Library
Boys' and Girls' Clubs of Cecil County
Delmarva Girl Scouts Fall School Training Sessions
State, Regional and National Conventions
Flying Farmers, Masonic Lodge, Knights of Columbus, Maryland Library Association,
University Continuing Education Association, Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference
Country Club Managers of Delaware
National Convention Speaker for National Association of Press Women (Wilmington, Del.)
Maryland Library Association Annual Convention
National Association of State Budget Officers, Regional Meeting
Diamond State Reading Association (Newark, Del.)
Potomac Division Conference, American Phytopathological Society (Rehoboth Beach, Del.)
Royal Arch Masons Conclave (Wilmington, Del.)
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society International Convention (University of Delaware)
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society Regional Conventions (Baltimore and Salisbury)
Sampson Air Force Base Vets Fellowship, Inc.
Mid-Atlantic Folklorists Retreat, Middle Atlantic Folklife Associateion (Lewes, Del.)
Speaker at Paranormal Conferences
Gettysburg Ghost Conference, for International Ghost Hunting Society
Gettysburg Ghost Conference, for Pennsylvania Society for Paranormal Research
Eastern Paranormal Conference, for Baltimore Society for Paranormal Research
Television Productions
Ghost Waters, Impact Television Productions, for the Discovery Channel/Learning Channel (1999)
Possessed Possessions, Norsemen Television Productions, for the Discovery Network's Learning Channel (2005)
Internet Chat Programs
James Van Praagh Web Site, Special Speakers Chat Presentations (October 2005 and June 2006)
Ed also made presentations at conferences for educators, parent teacher organizations, booksellers, health care professionals, agricultural groups, scout leaders and religious educators
Affiliation/Funding: Ed is a member of the Delaware Humanities Forum Speakers Bureau (for presentations before organizations) and Visiting Scholars Program (for talks in schools). Some of his programs are funded by this organization. Call him for information at (410) 398 5013 or e-mail at edo@mystandlace.com.
Schedule: See Events Schedule of this web site for an up-to-date list of currently scheduled presentations.
Historical Town Walking Tours and Cemetery Tours
(ideal fund-raising programs)
Ed and Cecil County historian Mike Dixon develop and conduct town and/or cemetery walking tours, which are used as fund raisers for non-profit organizations.
Under the name History and Haunts they have done this successfully for such groups as:
Mount Harmon Plantation
Friends of the Delaware City Library
Boys and Girls Clubs of Cecil County
St. Mary Anne’s Episcopal Church, North East, Md.
Corbit-Calloway Library, Odessa, Del.
Historical Society of Cecil County, Elkton, Md.
Newark Arts Alliance, Newark, Del.
Smyrna Clayton Heritage Association, Smyrna, Del.
Del Tech Adult Plus+, Georgetown, Del.
Friends of the Snow Hill Library, Snow Hill, Md.
Historic Elk Landing, Elkton, Md.
Cecil County Arts Council, Elkton, Md.
Maryland Library Association, for its annual convention
Head of Christiana Presbyterian Church, Newark, Del.
Friends of the Easton Library
The combination of history and folklore and ghost stories attracts individuals who might not attend a historical lecture in a sterile setting. But, place the program in an 18th century cemetery, or at an historical site—and combine a few eerie legends—and the audience will come and depart with a greater appreciation and interest in history.
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