By coincidence, the latest edition of the ALHFAM Bulletin has an article
on the subject of interpreting Halloween.

Cheers,
Ron

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> Behalf Of John Martinson
> Sent: Monday, October 18, 2004 12:57 PM
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> Subject: Halloween Programming
>
>
> I have had related to Halloween events related to Fall Harvest such as
> making apple cider, apple dunking, harvesting exhibits, shucking corn,
> pie eating contest.   At Gardener Village (West Jordan, UT) they have
> "Witches Night Out".   It is mainly for women to come and shop, but many
> women (and their "Warlocks") dress in witches/warlock costumes.  There
> is music, dancing, food, best costume awards, etc.  It is becoming a
> very popular event.
>
> This is the Place Park (where I use to work) has added many other
> events.  See http://thisistheplace.org/   Some parks use their historic
> buildings to tell Halloween/ghost stories (if you want to go that
> route).
>
> Of course, there is the Pumpkin Patch (you growth them during the
> summer and sell them during your Halloween events).  Have carving
> contest, pumpkin shooting, best pie making contest, etc.  It is a touch
> late now, but how about a corn maze?  Haunted House? Interpretive
> Halloween night in your historic buildings or museum.   Show old spooky
> movies?   Lots you can do.
>
> John Martinson
> Bureau of Reclamation
> Snake River Area Office-Boise
>
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