For more information about the 1952 Monster sighting, see "Chapter 1: 
Flatwoods," in Mothman and Other Curious Encounters (NY: Paraview, 2002): 
 
Stanton T. Friedman, ufologist, will be the honorary guest lecturer at this years Flatwoods Monster 50th Anniversary Event. Mr. Friedman will accompany author Frank Feschino for the three day festival in Flatwoods W.V. Mr. Friedman will lecture about the government cover-up of UFO crashes, stemming from the 1947 Roswell NM. incident to the Flatwoods Monster Incident of 1952. 
 
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Flatwoods Monster Incident which occurred on September 12, 1952. The town of Flatwoods and Mayor Clise have scheduled a three day special event festival to commemorate the arrival of the mysterious visitor that landed in their town. The festival will take place within the town limits and rotate around the Flatwoods Monster Museum.  
 
To celebrate this historical UFO Incident, Mayor Clise has invited some very special guests who will be in attendance to meet the public. Scheduled to appear will be primary witness, Mrs. Kathleen May who sighted the monster from a distance of a mere few feet. Her son Fred May who saw both the monster and it’s craft in flight will also be present. Joining these two key witnesses will be author/Illustrator Frank Feschino Jr. who worked closely for many years with these eyewitnesses while writing his book.  
 
Feschino will exhibit some of his 10 years worth of research material he used in his investigation, at the Flatwoods Monster Museum. He will also have an exhibit of some of his original fine art illustrations depicting scenes from this Incident. Feschino will also display a life size to scale, 12 foot tall canvas painting of the Flatwoods Monster. These highly rendered paintings will make their debut exhibit appearances to the public for this special three day festival.  
 
Mayor Clise and the town of Flatwoods will be holding several special Monsterous events for the whole family to enjoy during this 50th anniversary festival on September 12-13-14. No where else will the public actually meet the people involved with this infamous story and see the research and illustrations for the up-coming book- except in FLATWOODS HOME OF THE GREEN MONSTER. Updates will be posted for times and days of special events.  
 
VISIT BEAUTIFUL FLATWOODS, A SMALL TOWN WITH A BIG SECRET.  
 
THREE DAY CALENDAR OF EVENTS 
 
THURSDAY SEPT. 12, 2002 
 
* Flatwoods Monster Museum opens at 1:00pm until 9:00pm. Free Admission. 
 
* Meet and greet Mr. Feschino and Mr. Friedman at the Museum from 2:00pm until closing. Open discussion. 
 
* Author / Illustrator Frank Feschino Jr. will have a Special Signed Limited- Edition Poster Print of the Flatwoods Monster available. 
 
* Scientist / Author, Stanton T. Friedman will have his books, and recent UFO CD Rom available at Discount Rates. 
 
* AUTOGRAPHS upon request. 
 
* At 7:30pm a Special Gathering will take place on the Flatwoods School playground. This will commemorate the time the Flatwoods Monster Ship passed over Flatwoods and landed. Come join us. 
 
http://www.lorencoleman.com/Flatwoods.html 
 
FRIDAY SEPT. 13th 2002 
 
*Museum opens at 10:00am. Free Admission.  
 
*Special Eyewitness guests Kathleen May and Fred May will meet and greet the public at the Museum throught the day, beginning at 11:00 am. 
 
*Feschino and Friedman will be present at the Museum throughout the day to speak with the inquiring public. 
 
* Stanton T. Friedman UFO LECTURE. 2:00 pm. 
 
* Friedman and Feschino will have a question and answer session following the lecture. 
 
* Flatwoods Monster Remembrance and FLATWOODS TOWN 100 th ANNIVERSARY INCORPORATION PARTY, FRIDAY NIGHT. Festivities will be located at the center of town.  
 
SATURDAY Sept. 14, 2002 
 
* Museum opens at 10:00 am. Free Admission 
 
* Flatwoods Fall Festival Parade begins at 11:00 am. Parade will include Monster floats, and Flatwoods Centennial floats. 
 
* A West Virginia Festival is not complete until you’ve had a good home-cooked meal. Dinner bell will ring at 11:30 am at the Community Center near museum 
 
* Copen Cabana D.J. DANCE  
5:00 pm until 9:00 pm Flatwoods. 
Details; www.knowareland.com 
 
* Honorary Guests Kathleen May and Fred May, will appear at the museum, after the parade.  
 
* Stanton T. Friedman lecture at the museum at 2:00 pm. Open discussion and Photo Session to follow lecture. 
 
** THERE WILL BE CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES, FOOD AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, ALL THREE DAYS.** 
 
DIRECTIONS TO FLATWOODS WV. : 
Flatwoods is the geographical center of West Virginia. Located half-way between the Morgantown and Charleston corridors. Flatwoods is located along major Interstate-79 at exit 67- Flatwoods exit and two minutes to the town limits and festival. Several nearby accomodations include; Hotels, bed and breakfast and camping . 
 
Look for the town sign WELCOME TO FLATWOODS - HOME OF THE GREEN MONSTER! 
 
AREA MAJOR AIRPORTS:  
Yeager Airport- Located in the capitol city of Charleston. 67 miles south of Flatwoods. Benedun Airport- Located in Clarksburg. 60 miles north of Flatwoods.  
 
http://www.lorencoleman.com/Flat

  

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