The Monroe County Historical Association is will hold a free program open to the public.

Due to popular demand, John H. Abel will give an encore presentation titled, “The Murder of Theodore Brodhead” at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Stroud Mansion, 900 Main St., Stroudsburg.

Abel’s program will be a vivid account of Monroe County’s first murder and execution.

Guests will learn about the events leading up to Theodore Brodhead’s murder in Delaware Water Gap in 1868 and the subsequent search, trial and execution of the suspect.

This program is free, but reservations are required due to limited space. Light refreshments will be served.

The presentation will be held on the second floor of the Stroud Mansion, which is not handicap-accessible.

For additional information or to make a reservation, contact the Monroe County Historical Association office at 570-421-7703 or email at info@monroehistorical.org.