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Panel

Haunted Landscapes: The Uncanny in the Modern South

  • Saturday, October 10, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Revolutionary War Visitor Center - Sheheen Building

The South has always been a place where ghosts, folklore, faith, and the natural world overlap. Contemporary writers continue that tradition, blending Southern Gothic, horror, folklore, and magical realism to create stories where the supernatural feels inseparable from everyday life. This conversation explores how myths, haunted places, and uncanny encounters reveal deeper truths about memory, identity, and the South itself.

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