October Mystery Walk
Reed Station Conflagration re-enactors were: (l-r) Lisa French as Susan Jones, Greg Baker as Anonymous Committee Member, Lewis Maudlin as John H. Underwood, Lori Roberts as Maria Rocco (Mary Rock), Cole Quyle as Antonio Rocco, (Tony Rock), Brad Swihart as James Alesia, and John Drier as John Meno.
Reed Station Conflagration…
An historic house in Avoca was the location of the museum’s October mystery walk fundraising event, Friday, Oct. 25, 5:30 p.m.
The house existed in 1823 when Absolem Hart purchased both the house and a grain mill, which he operated until 1835 when he sold to James and Joseph Hamer. Most of us know the house as the stately white colonial house located at the former Avoca Fish Hatchery.
The event’s mystery involves Reed Station, a thriving primarily Italian-immigrant community once located southeast of Avoca and west of Oolitic.It became the scene of a dramatic series of events that would baffle law enforcement and test community ties.
This event consisted of an historic walk with costumed re-enactors exploring events, a light supper and a Believe Paranormal presentation about their investigations at the former fish hatchery.
Tickets—$20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for students—purchased at the Lawrence County Museum.
