We’re getting ready for Fright Week! ACHS is already decorating Gordon Roberts House for a fun 2021 Victorian Halloween Celebration. Turns out, Victorians loved Halloween. Like today, it was a holiday of ghosts and ghouls. Parties full of games and scary corners. Tables heaping with sweet things to appease the other worldly visitors as friends and neighbors.
Here’s how our week is shaping up.
FAMILY HALLOWEEN NIGHT
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 • 5-8pm
Free (No reservations required)
A family friendly party for “children” of all ages. Come experience a Victorian Halloween complete with ghost stories, a Oujia board, COVID friendly twist on bobbing for apples, a scavenger hunt and more. Costumes encouraged. Traditional Victorian sweets as well as light sandwiches will be served. We will also provide non-alcoholic punch and water.
THE MEGAN JEAN DEM BONES PARTY
Friday October 29, 2021 • 7-9pm
$25 (ticket includes two complimentary beverages and snacks)
With special guest Megan Jean singing her often cemetery and bones flavored music, we will celebrate a Victorian Halloween with a twinge of Steam Punk. Feel free to join us in Steam Punk, Goth or Halloween attire. Dance to Megan Jean, enjoy tradition Victorian punch (alcoholic), beer and wine as well as our signature Cherry Bounce. Our fortune teller will be on hand to read your palm or the tarot cards if you prefer. To keep things sweet as well as spooky there will be a sweet table to enjoy.
GORDON ROBERTS HALLOWEEN OPEN HOUSE
Saturday October 30, 2021 • 10am – 4pm
$8 for non-members
Free for members and families (No reservations required)
Gordon Roberts Open House with tours of the house in its full Halloween glory. Learn about Victorian Halloween practices and have a taste of Halloweens of the era.
TIME SLOTS:
10:00 AM
11:30 AM
1:00 PM
2:30 PM
GORDON ROBERTS HALLOWEEN TEA
Sunday October 31, 2021 • 2pm – 4pm
$25 for non-members
A tradition returns. Please join the Allegany County Historical Society for a traditional Victorian tea and learn all about Victorian Halloween. See the house in its full spooky glory and pay a visit to our Fortune Teller. Rachelle Valladares will speak about her Victorian Halloween tradition research. Tea, finger sandwiches, scones and sweets will be served.