An actress, famous for roles in a series of horror films made in the late 1960's, met with fans in Parkville Wednesday afternoon ahead of an appearance at a convention in Hunt Valley.

Veronica Carlson, a British actress known for her role opposite Christopher Lee in the 1968 Hammer Horror film Dracula Has Risen from the Grave, signed autographs and talked to fans at Collector's Corner in Parkville. 

This weekend, Carlson will appear at the seventh annual Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention in Hunt Valley Aug. 9, 10 and 11 at the Hunt Valley Marriott.

Other celebrites who will make appearances at the convention include Jay North (television's Dennis the Menace), Ian Petrella (A Christmas Story) and William Sanderson (Deadwood, True Blood).

For a full listing of convention events and times, check the Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Con website.