At the turn of the 20th century, no author did more for capturing and promoting the local tales and legends of Central PA than Henry Shoemaker.

Shoemaker’s work spans dozens of volumes, and include stories about Woodward Cave, Penn's Cave, local frontier highway robbers , forgotten hermits, legendary hunts, and more.

Join us at Woodward Cave on September 6th as we explore the works of Henry Shoemaker, Pennsylvania's first official folklorist - with select readings and insights from esteemed local author and historian Jeffrey R. Frazier. Tickets availble through the Penns Valley Historical Museum, the Centre Hall Women's Club or at WoowdardCave.com