All Hallows' Eve
Ohio History Center 800 E. 17th Ave, Columbus
Enjoy an evening of 1890s-style family fun at All Hallows’ Eve, with a retelling of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by the bonfire, pumpkin carving and strange characters roaming Ohio Village. Come revel in Victorian-era entertainment including fortune telling, crafts, games and more!
- Hear from Haunted Ohio author Chris Woodyard about Victorian mourning traditions
- Watch a Punch and Judy puppet show performace of The Legend of Sleepy Hallow
- Learn how pumpkin carving, mask-making and other popular Halloween traditions got their start
- Follow the lit pumpkin path to the amphitheater and watch for the ghostly apparition of the Headless Horseman, as our storyteller retells Washington Irving’s famous story
- Take part in a 19th century masquerade party and try traditional dancing
- Make your own mask, carve a pumpkin and enjoy hot cider
- Explore the traditions of fortune telling and learn about astrology, sortilege and runes
- Play Victorian parlor games
- Hear from the fascinating characters who roam Ohio Village and ask them about their All Hallows' Eve celebrations
- Explore the funeral parlor and learn about 19th century funeral practices
- Hear ghost stories and more!
Enter Ohio Village through the John Hauck Foundation Welcome Center.
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