History & local legend
In 1903, the York Daily reported encounters with a veiled woman in Penn Park, also known as Penn Common. She approached people after dark, asked whether they recognized her and invited them to lift her veil. Aaron Mahnke later retold the newspaper accounts in the Lore episode Remnants.
One witness, Charles Jacobs, fled toward the street. He warned another young man entering the park, but the newcomer laughed and went on. Moments later, that man also ran out screaming.
William Berger reacted differently. He accepted the invitation and lifted the black lace, revealing a young woman’s face. She brushed his hand aside and allowed the veil to fall. Before he could question her further, she disappeared.
