✅Seasonal History, Halloween Happenings & More

A Month of Seasonal History, October “Hauntings” & Halloween Fun All October long, Thursday–Saturday, celebrate the season with a spooktacular month of exhibits, tours, and family-friendly activities. DAILY “BOO!” EXPERIENCES Step inside the Museum Center and take a nostalgic look at the history of Halloween in America. Explore late 19th- and early 20th-century traditions that helped shape the holiday we know today, including the transformation from a night of mayhem into a more family-friendly celebration. Discover the stories behind familiar Halloween symbols, including the popularization of the black cat. And there’s more to explore throughout the museum: + Learn how herbal traditions influenced the development of modern medicine. + Discover some of New Hampshire’s more frightening tourism destinations. + Delve into the literary and cinematic history of Halloween horror. + Upstairs, the Doc and Marion Remick’s apartment offers a nostalgic look at Halloween decorations and entertainment from the mid-20th ce…