Learn about spooky traditions and paranormal investigations this Halloween season at The Lang Pioneer Village’s 19th-century All Hallows’ Eve celebration on Oct. 28 and 29 at Lang Pioneer Village Museum.
From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. each evening, discover the origins of trick-or-treating and rhymes for “soul-caking” at the Milburn House, or about coffins and body snatching at the Carpenter Shop.
Take a tractor and wagon ride and learn about paranormal investigations undertaken at Lang Pioneer Village Museum by the Paranormal Seekers, and see the ghost hunters’ specialized equipment that they use to make discoveries.
Museum goers can hear tales of the Michi Saagig people’s at Aabnaabin Camp, or visit the Print Shop for an 1800s fairytale. Witness a traditional 1890 Halloween party at the Town Hall, and learn about the history of candy corn at the General Store.
The Peterborough County Agricultural Heritage Building will have dinner covered with grilled cheese sandwiches, and the Keene Hotel will be serving hot chocolate and other treats to keep warm.
The all-ages event is $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors (60+), $7 for youths (ages two to 14) and free for children under two. Family admission is available for $40 and includes 2 adults and up to 4 youth tickets. Children are encouraged to come dressed in a costume and are reminded to collect their treat bag at the end of the evening for the ride home.
Visitors can purchase admission in advance using the museum’s online shop, but advance purchase is not required.