HOPKINSVILLE, KY – Jeffers Bend Environmental Center in Hopkinsville is once again bringing the tale of the Bell Witch to lift with a cozy autumn night of storytelling and spooky fun.
The Annual Torchlight Tales event will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Jeffers Bend, with around 300 people expected to participate. The community is invited to sit around a campfire to enjoy the Bell Witch Story as told by local historian William Turner, and Wayne Goolsby, educator and storyteller. For the first time, two other storytellers, Scott Mayes and Ann Roseberry, will also share engaging stories that are known to be spell bounding for all ages.
For the sixth year, people can also participate in the Bell Witch Costume Affair where visitors are encouraged to dress in festive Halloween outfits for a gift bag. Attendees will be served hot chocolate, homemade cookies and s’mores during the evening.
While the Bell Witch Story is being told, several individuals in Bell Witch attire and period clothing from the 1800’s, will interact with the crowd. Visitors should bring their own lawn chairs and blankets for seating and to keep warm.
The event is sponsored by the Pennyrile RC&D Area Council, Inc., Jeffers Bend Steering Committee, City of Hopkinsville, Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority, Hopkinsville Rotary Club, and 100 Women of Hopkinsville.
In a connection to the Torchlight Tales event, the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville/Christian County and Christian County Master Gardeners will host Tour of Trees and Tombstones at Riverside Cemetery at 4:00 p.m. on that day, October 17, 2026.
For additional information, call the Pennyrile RC&D office at (270) 885-5600 or send an email to turner1224@gmail.com.
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