Schedule

Mary Shelley: The Intricate Riddle of Life

Mary Shelley was the daughter of social revolutionaries William Godwin and Mary Wollstonecraft, wife of romantic poet Percy Shelly, and mother of Frankenstein and his monster. But beneath the sweeping romantic tale of love unbound by societal convention and a life of travel, is the truth of the life of Mary Shelley; abandoned, disowned, and […]

Make-believe Mineralogy: Steampunk Edition!

From the Arkenstone to Kyber Crystals, games and fiction are full of tempting, shiny objects mined out of the earth for power, glory, or adornment. Join jeweler and rockhound Meredith Bare on a romp through her collection to find out what's real, what's not, what's somewhere in-between, and WHY WE DO NOT LICK THE ROCKS […]

Ultimate Werewolf-Trapped in Frankenstein’s Castle with Josh Widdowson

You and several others have made the trek to Frankenstein's castle for various reasons, but not everything is as it seems. Game master Josh Widdowson will lead participants from the audience through a game of Ultimate Werewolf, as the participants tell a story of dread, horror and suspense through the machinations of the game. Will […]

Miss Lala’s Perfectly Horrible Story Time

Children of all ages, Miss Lala implores you to attend her story time where she will read picture books of questionable repute, teach you how to do appalling tricks with your appendages, allow you to squish another person's organs, and relate a tale so squeamish that it will be forevermore branded into your memory. But […]

Stoker on Stoker Multi Media Presentation

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Baltimore North - Pikesville 1726 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208, Pikesville, MD, US

Dacre Stoker’s compelling and informative Keynote presentation, Stoker on Stoker, the Mysteries Behind the Research and Writing of Dracula, weaves together the details of Dracula’s history with Stoker family lore, and Bram Stoker’s life in Dublin and London, then separates fact from popular fiction, revealing the truth about all things Stoker and Dracula.  Stoker on […]

Fun With Electronics

Join Michael Lake for an introduction to essential electronic tools and techniques, including wiring, repurposing affordable toys and decorations, and sourcing materials to create fantastical and imaginative costumes, cosplay accessories, and decorative items.  

Pictionary Air-ship

Challenge your intellect and artistic flair! Join Louis Wolf (Unlockable Content) for a digital Pictionary game with a unique steampunk twist.

An Assembly of Monsters: The Unveiling

And the tradition lives on with another Forgotten Lore anthology! (Yes… it’s officially an annual event.) Following in the eerie footsteps of A Cast of Crows and A Cry of Hounds, we invite you to the grand unveiling of the latest collection—An Assembly of Monsters! Meet the brilliant authors behind these haunting tales and hear […]

Cons against Humanity

Join Unlockable Content for a convention-themed twist on the classic fill-in-the-blank game, where your awkward personality and lackluster social skills turn into pure fun and chaos!

The Dracula Séance

Step into the eerie world of Transylvanian legend with The Dracula Séance, an immersive evening led by renowned paranormalist Vince Wilson. In this spine-chilling experience, Vince will guide guests in summoning the spirit of Vlad Tepes, the infamous ruler who inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Centered around a black river rock taken from the historic Olt River, which […]

Unravel the Shadows in Dracula’s Descendant

Uncover the chilling truth in Vince Wilson's Haunted Murder Mystery: Dracula's Descendant! Among the unsuspecting guests lies the descendant of Dracula, harboring a dark and dangerous secret. As eerie events unfold and supernatural forces stir, it’s up to you to piece together the clues, expose the dhampir, and confront the haunting legacy of the world’s most infamous […]

Beyond Frankenstein: The Further works of Mary Shelley

Join Debra Miller, actress and author of Historical Women of Letters for an overview of the subsequent novels written by the mother of science fiction. This one hour presentation will begin with a brief timeline of Mary Shelley's life, her influences, and an overview of her published works, with an emphasis on her other six […]

Dacre Stoker, Dissecting Dracula in 30 Documents an In Person hands on Workshop

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Baltimore North - Pikesville 1726 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208, Pikesville, MD, US

Join Dacre Stoker, great grandnephew of Dracula author Bram Stoker,  as he facilitates an investigative session using copies of rare papers borrowed from libraries and archives around the world. Dacre will lead 20-30  attendees into a hands on 75 min session of discovery into his famous relatives life, his research and writing of Dracula in […]