Just in time for Halloween, two local men have published a book about the supernatural in this area, "Ghosts of the Quad Cities."
Herb Trix reports.
"Ghosts of the Quad Cities" is available through The History Press, a division of Arcadia Publishing based in Mount Pleasant South Carolina.
You have several opportunities to meet the authors and find out more about local ghosts:
? At the Putnam Museum, the 13 Ghosts Of The Quad Cities displays go up Oct. 11 and
remain for the rest of October. Thirteen haunting sites featured in the book Ghosts Of The
Quad Cities are also depicted in the museum’s exhibits. Can you find the 13 Ghosts of the
Quad Cities? Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport.
? Moline Library: Book Signing and Discussion, 6 p.m. Thurs. Oct. 17. Moline Library.
3210 41st St., Moline.
? Barnes & Noble: Book Signing, 2-5 p.m. Sat. Oct. 19. NorthPark Mall, 320 W. Kimberly
Rd., Davenport.
? German American Heritage Center & Museum, 6 p.m. Book Talk, Wed. Oct. 23.
German American Heritage Center & Museum, 712 W. 2nd St, Davenport.
? Flashlight Tours of the Putnam Museum will take place 6 to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday
Oct. 25 & 26. Scary sights to be seen include the 13 Ghosts Of The Quad Cities displays.
Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport.
? Putnam Museum Book Signing, 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 26. Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St.,
Davenport.
? Rock Island Library: Book Signing and Discussion, 6 p.m. Tues., Oct. 29. Rock Island
Library, 401 19th St, Rock Island.