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\n"Thanks to a plethora of cable shows\, books and podcasts\, there is a growing interest around the world in what is called &ldquo\;Dark Tourism&rdquo\; &ndash\; specifically haunt ed sites and events. Not to be confused with seasonal &ldquo\;haunted hous e&rdquo\; attractions\, these year-round destinations are as much about di gging up history as they are about the hunt for spirits and connecting wit h the afterlife. Dianna Stampfler &ndash\; author of &ldquo\;Michigan&rsqu o\;s Haunted Lighthouses&rdquo\; and &ldquo\;Death &\; Lighthouses on t he Great Lakes&rdquo\; &ndash\; has been writing about haunted restaurants \, hotels\, attractions\, tours and festivals around Michigan for years (m ostly based on first-hand research). Over the years\, she&rsquo\;s connect ed with several mediums\, investigators\, paranormal groups\, tour operato rs and event planners who not only recognize the impact that paranormal to urism has on their communities but also celebrate their haunted history in a respectful\, educational and entertaining way. This presentation will s hed light on the history of Michigan&rsquo\;s dark side and provide ideas for paranormal tourism destinations and events in the state\," from the pr esenter. \;
\nDianna Higgs Stampfler has worked in Michig an&rsquo\;s tourism industry for nearly thirty years and is the founder of Promote Michigan\, a public relations consulting company specializing in tourism and historical destinations of the Great Lakes region. Her article s have appeared in \;Michigan Blue Magazine\, \;Lakeland Boating\, \;Michigan Meetings + Events\, \;West Michigan Carefree Travel&nb sp\;and \;Lake Michigan Circle Tour &\; Lighthouse Guide\, among ot hers. She holds a bachelor&rsquo\;s degree in English with an emphasis in Community Journalism and Communications with an emphasis in radio broadcas ting from Western Michigan University (WMU) in Kalamazoo. She is a member of the Historical Society of Michigan\, West Michigan Tourist Association\ , Michigan Hemingway Society\, Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association\ , and Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society\, among other historical or ganizations.
\nAll participants are welcome . If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions ab out the physical access provided\, please contact Rachael by email in advance of your visi t.
\nEvent Contact: \;Rachael Wiegmann
\nLocation Details: \; Austin and Sugarloaf Rooms are l ocated on the lower level of the library. \;
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