Since 1745, the historic General Warren has been Great Valley's premier destination for fine dining, elegant accommodations and refreshing spirits, but the inn’s spirits may not all come from a bottle.

On Wednesday, September 17, author Bruce E. Mowday presents detailed accounts of unexplained incidents at the General Warren, which is located at 9 Old Lancaster Road in Malvern. The General Warren stories are chronicled in Mowday’s new book, Gettysburg Mysteries and More: Unexplained Personal Paranormal Phenomena.

“This will be a fun evening. Audience participation will be encouraged,” Mowday said. “People should note the evening won’t contain ghost stories. I was asked to do a ghost book for Gettysburg consumption. I told them I don’t write fiction but I had some unexplained personal encounters that could be paranormal. Thus, my new book.”

The evening begins at 5:15 p.m. with a chance to talk with Mowday before a special dinner at 6 p.m. The cost is $56 and includes the lecture, dinner, coffee, tea and soft beverages. Alcohol beverages, taxes and gratuity are extra.

“Bruce’s presentations on his books at the General Warren are always entertaining and well attended,” said General Warren proprietor Patrick J. Byrne. “I urge people to call as soon as possible for reservations.”  

Reservations can be made by calling (610) 296-3637 or by going to the inn’s website, www.generalwarren.com.

Byrne was interviewed for the book. He recounted strange stories about the inn. 

“Finding rational explanations for the encounters are difficult,” Mowday said. “I’ve had experiences at Gettysburg, other historical sites and one at a German concentration camp. I’ve never had a spirit touch me and I’ve never seen an apparition. There are three types of people at paranormal investigations. One group believes every movement is connected to a spirit. Another group believes everything can be rationally explained. The third group isn’t convinced either way. I’m in the third group.”

Mowday has written more than 25 books on history, true crime, business and sports. His latest true crime book is A Killer at the Door about crab-walking murderer Danilo Cavalcante. Cavalcante escaped from Chester County Prison almost two years ago. Mowday will have signed copies of his books available for purchase. For more information, see www.mowday.com.

“I’ve given several presentations on my books at the General Warren,” Mowday said. “Each one has included wonderful food and excellent service. I always look forward to visiting the General Warren, even when I’m not presenting.”