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World Renowned Psychic Medium

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Bruce Tango

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In 1887, the brutally murdered body of an unidentified young woman was discovered just down the road. Her injuries were so horrific that the crime drew comparisons to the murders of Jack the Ripper. Despite nationwide attention, her identity was never discovered, and her killer was never brought to justice.

Known only as the “Unknown Woman,” she was laid to rest in the cemetery directly behind the museum—her name, her story, and the truth about her final moments buried with her.

But did her spirit ever truly find peace?

Visitors have reported unexplained activity within the Merchants and Drovers Tavern Museum. Could the restless spirit of the Unknown Woman still wander between the cemetery and the historic building, searching for recognition—or justice?

Join us on October 9 as we enter the darkness and attempt to uncover the truth.

The Merchants & Drovers Tavern Museum is located at 1632 St. Georges Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065.

The murder remains unsolved.

Her identity remains unknown.

And perhaps…she is still waiting to be

Intro to Parapsychology I: ESP & the Search for Information

Saturday, Oct 10, 2026  4-7pm

What is ESP, and how can claims of anomalous information acquisition be investigated? Intro to Parapsychology I: ESP & the Search for Information introduces students to parapsychology and the study of phenomena traditionally classified as extrasensory perception, including telepathy, clairvoyance, and precognition. Through lecture, discussion, and hands-on experiments, participants will examine how researchers have attempted to test these claims, the importance of experimental controls, and what the evidence can—and cannot—establish. This is the first of two classes offering an introduction to the study of parapsychology at the Merchants & Drovers Tavern Museum.

Intro to Parapsychology II: Psychokinesis & the Power of Mind

Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026 4-7pm

Can your mind affect the physical world? Intro to Parapsychology II: Psychokinesis & the Power of Mind introduces students to psychokinesis, the category of phenomena involving purported mental influence on physical systems. From historical claims of object movement and metal bending to controlled laboratory studies of possible mind-matter interaction, participants will examine the methods, evidence, and challenges involved in investigating these claims. Through lecture, discussion, demonstrations, and hands-on experiments, students will learn how careful methodology can help distinguish an intriguing observation from a scientifically meaningful result. This is the second of two classes offering an introduction to the study of parapsychology at the Merchants & Drovers Tavern Museum.