Beckley, WV (WOAY) The Exhibition Coal Mine has announced a special guest for its upcoming West Virginia Day celebration.
Author and illustrator David J. Hardie will be at the mine from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., meeting visitors and selling books and merchandise.
Hardie is the creator of the popular book “Appalachian Cryptids and Creatures,” which has sold thousands of copies across West Virginia and beyond.
He will have copies of his newest release, “Mothman: An Illustrated History,” which was published earlier this month.
Known for his engaging storytelling and passion for Appalachian folklore, Hardie travels the country speaking about legendary creatures such as Mothman, the Flatwoods Monster, and other regional cryptids.
Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the author, purchase signed books, and learn more about West Virginia’s rich cryptid culture during the celebration.
To learn more about Hardie and his cryptid empire, visit cryptidempire.com.
