DISCOVER THE TRUTH ABOUT HAWTHORN JUNCTION'S VERY OWN LAKE MONSTER!

Part lizard, part woman, the mysterious creature known as Blue Lizzy has stalked Sag Pond Lake for centuries, terrorizing livestock and confounding residents. Described as a towering blue reptilian creature of the female persuasion, with glowing red eyes and a taste for flesh, Blue Lizzy is an elusive beast and fascinating local legend.

Blue Lizzy’s existence has been attested at least since the early 1800s. After the earthquakes of 1811 - 1812, settlers in the area that would come to be known as Hawthorn Junction were gripped with hysteria over attacks by a “hideous fish-woman, indigo in color and nigh as big as a man”, according to 19th Century pioneer diarist Mavis Plum. But the creature’s roots may be much older. In Cherokee mythology, the horned serpent Uktena, who lives in lakes and rivers, sounds strikingly similar to Blue Lizzy. Could these ancient stories describe a very real creature?

Since the 1950s, Blue Lizzy’s existence has been extensively documented by amateurs and serious investigators alike. Between eyewitness accounts and compelling photographic, video, and audio evidence, the case in favor of Blue Lizzy has never been stronger. Though Blue Lizzy has yet to be accepted by the wider scientific community, SHE IS DEFINITELY REAL.

EXHIBITS

Our exhibits offer CONCLUSIVE PROOF that Blue Lizzy exists, including first-hand accounts, photographs and video footage of sightings, plaster casts of her tracks, and real teeth and claws shed by Lizzy herself. Explore Blue Lizzy’s legendary legacy from historical, cultural, and biological perspectives.

History

This display covers Blue Lizzy’s history, from ancient times to modern day. It includes information about the area’s geology and the formation of Sag Pond Lake, as well as a timeline of significant sightings and documentation. Learn about Blue Lizzy’s activities over the years, from unexplained attacks on early settler outposts to the tragic Dog Mauling Spree of 1965. Examine the first-ever photo of Blue Lizzy, the so-called “Marina Photo”, and the controversial “Park Bench Photo,” taken at the Sag Pond Lake Municipal Campground.

Culture

From mermaids to the Loch Ness Monster, we have always been fascinated with what might lurk beneath our lakes and oceans. Classical literature and folklore are full of half-reptile hybrids, like tragic Lamia from Greek myth and mischievous kappas of Japanese legend. Stories of lizard people continue to capture our imagination, from The Creature from the Black Lagoon to today.

Biology

How can a reptilian creature survive in Sag Pond Lake? Despite claims to the contrary, IT IS POSSIBLE! Learn more about reptile biology, from hunting to brumation to courtship. What can the behavior of creatures like alligators and lizards tell us about the habits of a bloodthirsty, cold-blooded beast like Blue Lizzy?

Please note: This display includes images that some visitors may find disturbing, such as graphic depictions of cattle mutilation.

Petting Zoo

Our petting zoo provides visitors the opportunity to learn about reptile biology through a fun and informative interactive display. We have all kinds of cold-blooded creatures, from geckos to snakes to our beloved alligator, Lizzy II (RIP Lizzy I).

Documentary

Our “state of the art” video display features video testimonials from eye-witnesses, a brief feature on identifying vocalizations, and the short documentary film Tangled Up In Blue: One Man’s Lifelong Search for Blue Lizzy by Dodd Plum.

NEW Walking Tour

Explore Hawthorn Junction’s scenic lakefront on this self-guided tour, which includes locations of five Blue Lizzy sighting around Sag Pond Lake. (Please note: this tour no longer includes seven destinations, as visitors complained the previously advertised route was too long and uneventful.) Maybe you’ll even run into Lizzy yourself!

In the Press

The Blue Lizzy Museum & Petting Zoo has been mentioned in the Hawthorn Junction Times and Hawthorn Junction's tourism website, among other regional outlets. Blue Lizzy was also featured in a post by the Watchful Will Society (take that, Skunk Ape!).

About

Our Mission

Here at the Blue Lizzy Museum & Petting Zoo, we are committed to the serious study of Hawthorn Junction’s most enigmatic resident. We strive to offer engaging, entertaining exhibits for enthusiasts of all ages, but we are first and foremost scientific investigators.

Your Curator

Dodd Plum first encountered Blue Lizzy as a boy growing up in Hawthorn Junction, though his family’s connection to the lizard creature dates back to 1812, when his ancestor Mavis Plum arrived in Hawthorn Junction to find the area gripped with hysteria over a “hideous fish-woman” in the lake. As one of Hawthorn Junction’s founding families, the Plum’s history is closely entwined with the history of the region. In the early 1900s, the Plums donated a large portion of their land to help establish the town (unlike a certain family, who kept most of their land but still somehow managed to become the town’s namesake anyway).

Dodd Plum is a lifelong resident of Hawthorn Junction. Artistic talent runs in the Plum family, and as a boy, Mr. Plum dreamed of becoming a great illustrator like John James Audubon. However, he ultimately dedicated his life to chronicling the history of Blue Lizzy, and believes this noble, elusive creature is most definitely real. He is the Chair of the Hawthorn Historical Society, an experienced historical interpreter, and has received commendations for his historical reenactments. He is the region’s foremost cryptozoological investigator, and his book, Am I Blue? An Intimate History of Blue Lizzy, Hawthorn Junction’s Own Mysterious Lake Monster, 1812 - Today, is available for sale at the gift shop.