Jul 29, 2020 the spooky crew is taking a look at the mysterious case of the flatwoods monster that took place in flatwoods, wv on sept. Feschino for his thorough analysis of the case,which has been exceptionally wellorganized in his new 20 expandededition book, and now documentary. It is too heavily, even incompetently, edited in the opinion of this writer. Monster photoop in flatwoods stands near the spot where it terrified the town. Flatwoods monster kewpie cryptozoology, unsolved mystery, sticker pack, creepy cute, monster figurine, cryptid, strange and usual, folklore eganstreetdesign from shop eganstreetdesign.
Mar 02, 2019 the flatwoods monster legend and the museum are gaining traction among ufo enthusiasts, but roswell, new mexico, site of a supposed ufo crash in july 1947, is arguably the most famous ufo event to. The flatwoods monster by fearscape paranormal podcast a. The property owners are leery of the monster s renewed popularity, and tourists are forbidden. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. The flatwoods monster by george dudding this book details what happened on a chilly september evening in 1952 at flatwoods, west virginia when two adults and several children ventured up a dark hillside in braxton county in search of a possible downed aircraft only to encounter a ufo piloted by a scary monster. You can even visit the flatwoods monster museum in sutton, west. May 30, 2018 the flatwoods monster incident is arguably one of the most terrifying and intriguing ufological cases to grip the 1950s saucerscene. Sep, 2020 the flatwoods monster has become a beloved figure in cryptid lore. Join facebook to connect with gustavo schaeffer and others you may know. Visit the flatwoods monster museum and discover the. The flatwoods monster museum is in downtown sutton, wv.
Watch project blue book season 1 now on showmax and uncover the truth. We visited the flatwoods monster museum located on main street in downtown sutton, just two miles from exit 62 on i79. Small museum exhibits a wide array of flatwoods monsterabilia, including a piece of the tree that died after possible monster contact. Episode of history show to feature the flatwoods monster features. We are in sutton, wv and we are hunting more monsters. In 1952, the flatwoods monster terrified 6 kids, a mom, a dogand. Much has been written about the 1952 flatwoods monster encounter in braxton county, west virginia. Set against the backdrop of the cold war and rising atomic era. This allows you to see the town and have fun while doing so. Visit the monster museum visit braxton, wv braxton county. Ufo tourism gaining foothold in west virginia county. Mar 02, 2019 the museum part of the visitors center also has a monitor on which a continuous loop of videos help to explain the flatwoods monster legend. This is a short book that relates the story of the flatwoods monster. See more ideas about flatwoods monster, flatwoods, monster.
Was it a man, a cryptid, an alien, or even a robot. On september 12 in 1952, a family in flatwoods said they were visited by an alien spacecraft. It was also a great way to bring paranormal enthusiasts and others to the sutton flatwoods area for an upclose look at the little town that made history in 1952. According to andrew smith at the flatwoods monster museum, the home of the green monster sign, routed out of wood, was probably made in the 1990s.
Flatwoods monster museum 208 main st sutton, wv museums. Another exhibit chronicles the history of the ceramic braxton county monster lamps, first made in the 1960s. The flatwoods monster in west virginia folklore, is an entity reported to have been sighted in the town of flatwoods in braxton county, west virginia, united. But it scared people plenty back then, including the eyewitnesses. In 1952, the flatwoods monster terrified 6 kids, a mom. Although his appearance on earth was brief, he made a las. Flatwoods monster museum sutton 2021 all you need to. Spinks says west virginia has a long association with ufo activity because of its role in the search for extraterrestrial life and because it is the location of. Sep 12, 2019 and, so, the flatwoods monster, also known as the green monster, or the phantom of flatwoods, who was reportedly seven feet tall, or 10 feet tall, or feet tall, or 17 feet tall, became that most peculiar american inventiona legend emblazoned on tshirts. The flatwoods monster has not hissed at boys in the little. Project blue book investigations of the 1950s included the inspection of the flatwoods monster, a tall and fearsome creature that came.
Dec 18, 20 this is a short book that relates the story of the flatwoods monster. Gray barker, a wellknown ufo conspiracy theorist from west virginia, had a part in boosted the national popularity of the monster story by telling the story in several of his publications. Nov 12, 2020 today, the flatwoods monster is considered the second most popular monster in west virginia next to the mothman. On september 12, 1952 the united states government was shocked when a damaged ufo penetrated this countrys airspace and crashlanded on a farm in the small town of flatwoods, west virginia among. The walls are lined with tall shelves displaying many interpretations of the monster, like drawings, figurines, lanterns, stickers, tshirts and video games. In 1952, the flatwoods monster terrified 6 kids, a mom, a dog. The coverup of the flatwoods monster revealed, is a mere shadow of the book as written. Aug 06, 2018 the flatwoods monster has not hissed at boys in the little village of flatwoods, west virginia, since sept. It is a bizarre tale that received national press coverage at the time and it is still celebrated today as part of west virginias weird history. The flatwoods monster incident is arguably one of the most terrifying and intriguing ufological cases to grip the 1950s saucerscene. Flatwoods monster museum sutton 2021 all you need to know.
I expect with the revived fame of this area featured in project blue book, this museum will become a. Photo courtesy of the flatwoods monster museum it prompted a u. They offer a variety of merchandise including hoodies, shirts, pins, patches, dvds, books, post cards and other miscellaneous items. In 2017, the nearby town of sutton opened the flatwoods monster museum. The town of flatwoods has embraced the folktale, creating a flatwoods monster festival, putting up monster shaped chairs across the city, and installing a flatwoods monster museum in 2018.
Flatwoods monster incident book five years after the 1947 roswell, new mexico crash story, the most terrifying ufo encounter in history occurred. Investigating at the flatwoods monster museum in sutton wv. Although the monster has not been seen since the original incidents in 1952, its impact on the rural community has been huge. Shirts, hats, stickers, books, and much, much more. Braxton county cvb executive director andrew smith said the flatwoods monster museum, which is part of the visitors center at 208 main st. A museum dedicated to the monster s story operates in the town of sutton, a few miles south of flatwoods. Five huge chairs, built and painted in the monster s image, have been erected around the county. Phantom of flatwoods this museum and information center is a nice stop if you enjoy cryptids or aliens. Stop by the flat woods monster museum, grab a map, and take the self guided tour to find all of the monster chairs. Visit our location in the downtown historic district of sutton, wv.
It also has some genuinely bizarre diy flatwoods monster costumes on display, including one made by a local high school theater group. Visitors to the flatwoods monster museum in sutton can buy tshirts, bumper stickers and other souvenirs related to the mysterious uforelated event of 67 years ago in nearby flatwoods. Also available here is area tourism information, maps, history, etc. The flatwoods monster museum sells a wide variety of items, such as. As a way to nurture the flatwoods legend, the flatwoods monster museum opened in october 2017 at 208 main st. It has appeared in video games, books, and countless movies. Flatwoods monster sign, flatwoods, west virginia roadside america. Ufo tourism gaining foothold in west virginia county ap news. The only place in flatwoods that hasnt embraced its monster heritage is the hilltop where it was originally seen. At the entrance, people are greeted by a lifesized flatwoods monster costume. Located in the town of sutton west virginia, 3 miles away from our campground, the flatwoods monster museum is a neat place to understand and learn more about the famous flatwoods monster.
It is somewhat new and growing so it has room for expansion. Flatwoods monster museum, sutton, west virginia roadside america. West virginia folklore includes many alien and monster like characters, such as mothman, big foot and the yeti. Theres even a flatwoods monster costume on display that smith wears to special events. Sutton, west virginia area recreation flatwoods koa journey. The flatwoods monster also known as the braxton county monster or phantom of flatwoods in west virginia folklore, is an entity reported to have been sighted in the town of flatwoods in braxton county, west virginia, united states, on september 12, 1952, following the appearance of a bright object crossing the night sky. Flatwoods monster episode on the history channels project blue book. A firstofitskind publication dedicated to indepth coverage of. The museum has been featured in such programs as small town monster s the flatwoods monster.
Medicom great mystery museum flatwoods monster etsy. Medicom great mystery museum miniature figure from japan. In 1952, the flatwoods monster terrified 6 kids, a mom, a. Ap when it comes to unidentified flying objects, or ufos, flatwoods is no roswell, new mexico, but the small braxton. Flatwoods monster museum 208 main street sutton, wv 26601 3047656533. Join me as i conduct a small paranormal investigation at the worlds on flatwoods monster museum. Project blue book sought to explain the increasing ufo reports of the.
A being that looks like a monster, wearing some sort of a suit, rides in a craft that hovers and emits toxic fumes. Museum visitors can learn about the flatwoods monster, as described. Spinks will speak on these matters at the flatwoods monster museum in sutton, wv on saturday, november 23rd, and will sign copies of his new book, real west virginia ufos. Flatwoods monster museum, 208 main street, sutton, wv 2021. People grin about it nowand take monster souvenir money, from hundreds of monster tourists every week. You can buy countless souvenirs to remember your time in flatwoods. Visit the flatwoods monster museum and discover the legend of our famous monster that help usher. Monster that crept into international pop culture wvpb. Marilyn is employed by the flatwoods monster museum and is the author of a fantasy novel for young teens entitled the swift ones. In 2017, the nearby town of sutton opened the flatwoods monster museum where vi. This is the best centralized source of all things flatwoods monster. The museum has what is probably the worlds most comprehensive library of flatwoods monster newspaper clippings and journal articles. Visit the flatwoods monster museum located on main street in downtown sutton, just two miles from exit 62 on i79. Flatwoods monster is one of the hardest to find and most soughtafter.
Visit the monster museum visit the flatwoods monster museum located on main street in downtown sutton, just two miles from exit 62 on i79. Air forces now famous series of investigations into ufo reports, ran from 1947 to 1969. Photograph courtesy of clarksburgharrison public library, gray. Photo montage by gray barker depicting the legendary flatwoods monster.
Retro flatwoods monster tshirt, tank top, vneck, long sleeve, sweatshirt, hoodie cool vintage green west virginia art cryptid gift nationalintrovertsoc. The boys had a chance to actually visit flatwoods and interview a volunteer at the flatwoods monster museum. In 1952, the flatwoods monster terrified 6 kids, a mom, and a dog. The flatwoods monster museum also houses the braxton county visitors center. A scavenger hunt with a reward is offered, find all the chairs resembling the green monster and get a free sticker. Visit bringfido for an overview of flatwoods monster museum, along with pictures. The flatwoods monster kindle edition by dudding, george. The museum includes vintage newspaper articles, drawings, photos and large illustrations of the flatwoods monster. No, the flatwoods monster museum does not offer online sales or shipping services. Ever since a mysterious object suspected to be an alien spacecraft crashed. The museum carries a variety of shirts, books, stickers, magnets, postcards, patches, and much more. Nov 21, 2018 the bazaare was put on by the flatwoods monster museum, and was another great opportunity to bring attention to the flatwoods green monster as well as the paranormal field in general. One of the original welcome to flatwoods, home of the green monster signs is preserved in the museum, as is a rare vinyl copy of the flatwoods monster single, the being, donated by its singersongwriter, argyle goolsby. Visit the flatwoods monster museum located on main street in downtown.
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