Mike,
Within the region, Historic Cherry Hill in Albany NY (http://www.historiccherryhill.org/programs/) and the New York State Capital building run educational/spooky tours. They are designed to fit the theme of Halloween while still satisfying an educational mission for a family friendly audience.
At Historic Huguenot Street we run tours that focus on the role of myth and legend in understanding history and the role of superstition in the past. It provides a chance to explore and reenact some of the more spooky elements and myths recorded by the site’s settlers (a community favorite), as well as to discuss their implications for society then and now. Additionally, have you considered opening the house to trick-or-treating? This has been a very popular event for our community, provides a safe and fun place for families to go out, and allows Historic Huguenot Street to still serve its community.
Best,
Shane Stuart
Historic Huguenot Street
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Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Historic House as "Haunted House"?
Hi all:
Have any museum or more specifically historic house museums pursued the idea of turning their site into an enlightened haunted house? I'm not talking about blood splatter, chainsaws or crazy clowns, but a more refined experience that is part entertainment, part education?
Our community really enjoys this sort of experience and we are trying to find a way to capitalize on this from a revenue perspective.
Thanks for any insight.
Mike Reuter
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