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In the ancient hills and misty hollows of Fayette County, Pennsylvania, generations of locals have passed down stories of a woman with mysterious magical powers. People came from near and far to seek healing and protection through her strange rituals. Some believed she could see the future. Some even believed she could fly.

Her name was Moll Derry, but everyone knew her as the Witch of the Monongahela.

Her legend has been documented by writers and folklorists for more than two hundred years. But who was Moll Derry, really? Join us Saturday, September 27 at 11:oo a.m. and learn more with Thomas White author of The Witch of the Monongahela.

Register today!

Visit unique historic sites throughout our region thanks to the Friends of Bayne Library and History Center Affiliates Program.

Stop by the library to pick up an Experience Kit for one of 8 sites all within an hour drive from our area. All passes are available on a first come/first served basis and provide admission for two adults and six children.

2025 passes are available to:

• The Heinz History Center (includes Ft. Pitt and Meadowcroft Rockshelter)
• Bushy Run Battlefield 
• Depreciation Lands Museum 
• Duncan & Miller Glass Museum
• Gibson House Manor 
• Harmony Museum 
• Historic Fort Steuben 
• William Vicary Mansion

Looking for even more fun this summer? Discover and access free or discounted tickets to regional attractions with your Allegheny County library card and RAD Pass!

Thanks to Power Library, we are pleased to offer access to live Chat!

Pennsylvania’s statewide 24/7 live Chat reference service—free to all residents of Pennsylvania—is a quick way to get answers to your questions. Ask your question. A librarian is on hand to chat with you. It’s that easy.

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