On November 27th
1928 to 1928 — what the record says happened on this date, in the order the years gave it to us.
- 1928historyRehmeyer’s Hollow
On November 27, 1928, Nelson Rehmeyer was killed by three men who believed his powwow practice had hexed them; the trial drew national attention to Pennsylvania-Dutch folk healing. The record dates it to 1928-11-27. The site's documented history is the record the rest of the file stands on. The record holds it as fact — documented, not retold. 'Rehmeyer’s Hollow' documents the entry. The detail be
York, Pennsylvania - 1928eventRehmeyer’s Hollow
On November 27, 1928, John Curry and two accomplices murdered Nelson Rehmeyer in his farmhouse — believing the 'witch' had hexed them — then burned his body to break the spell. The 'Hex Hollow' trial made national headlines and remains the most famous killing tied to Pennsylvania Dutch powwow culture; the house now operates as a small museum.
York, Pennsylvania