Witches, humours, and evil eyes! Move beyond ghosts and goblins this Halloween. Discover the colonial take on disease, death, and mourning at All Hallows, at Historic St. Mary’s City on October 26. Special activities will be on-going from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Get acquainted with 17th-century legends and folklore that existed throughout the colony. Build a mask and make a corn husk doll. Climb onboard a “haunted” ship, if you dare. Sit a spell and hear haunting tales. Bring a carved pumpkin with you — Governor Leonard Calvert will award prizes for “the best of” beginning at 3:00 p.m.
Admission is $10 adults, $9 seniors, $6 students and free for those 5 years and younger and Friends of HSMC. For more information about this program and the museum, contact the HSMC Visitor Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday at 1-800-SMC-1634, info@stmaryscity.org, or visit www.stmaryscity.org.
