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For Immediate Release: October 11, 2007
OHIO VILLAGE HOSTS ALL HALLOW’S EVE OCT. 20 AND 27
HAUNTED HALLOWEEN EVENT FEATURES FAMILY FUN, 19TH-CENTURY STYLE
COLUMBUS, Ohio – All Hallow’s Eve, the popular historic Halloween event sponsored by The Ohio Historical Society, returns to the Ohio Village in Columbus, on Saturdays, Oct. 20 and 27. Pumpkin carving, 19th-century crafts and games, a museum of oddities, soul cakes, mini-pumpkins for the kids and storytelling by bonfire will be among the many treats in store for visitors.
Additional spirited favorites at the event include the Dancer of Mystery, Halloween fortunes and the eccentric Krazy Kate, a lost soul. New this year is a 19th-century shadow puppet show performed by Common Stock, a historical entertainment group. The event concludes with the spooky retelling by bonfire of Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, brought to life with the infamous horseback rides of Ichabod Crane, the schoolteacher in the famous story, and the Headless Horseman.
Children activities at All Hallow’s Eve will feature searching for the golden pumpkin, fortunetelling with apple peels, walking a maze and playing games such as tug of war and “three luggies.” Bunnicula, the vampire-bunny that sucks the juice out of vegetables from the popular children's book series, will make a special appearance at the reading of Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery. The event is recommended for children ages eight and above.
The Ohio Historical Society launched All Hallow’s Eve in 1985 to educate and inform the public about the roots and historic background of Halloween, especially as it relates to the folk traditions, customs and beliefs of Irish, English and Scottish immigrants. The event represents a combination of folk traditions that had developed over centuries and were popular in mid-19th century America.
“All Hallow’s Eve is a popular Halloween tradition in central Ohio,” said Julie Hughes, assistant director for public programs for the Ohio Historical Society. “This year I'm excited to have Bunnicula to add to the great list of activities for kids of all ages! From pumpkin carving and crafts, to storytelling and the appearance of the Headless Horseman, it's a safe place where the whole family can come and have a howling good time."
The event is from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Admission is $11 per adult and $8 per child, ages six through 12. Parking is $4 per vehicle. Ohio Historical Society members receive a discount of $2 per person and free parking. Tickets may be purchased at the gate or in advance by calling 614.297.2266 or 800.686.1541.
Ohio Village is a recreated town of the 19th century and is located next to the Ohio Historical Center at I-71 and East 17th Ave. in Columbus. For more information, including December holiday events, call 614.297.2300/800.686.6124 or visit www.ohiohistory.org
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Media contact: Kim Schuette: 614.297.2314 or kschuette@ohiohistory.org
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