PROSPECT HALLOWEEN

Visitors to the Hotchkiss House Museum in Prospect at 61 Waterbury Road, won’t know what or who they’ll encounter when they come to the 2nd Annual Vintage Halloween weekend, on Saturday October 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. &  Sunday October 22nd from 12 a.m. to 3 p.m., hosted by the Prospect Historical Society.

   What they’re certain to find are displays of vintage and contemporary Halloween items that will include but not be limited to decorations, gravestone rubbings, old photos, mourning items, Halloween related art and Halloween related gifts.

   Mrs. Holly Cole and family will give a lecture on Saturday at 11 a.m. Mrs. Cole will appear in character as a Civil War widow, and talk about the mourning process and funeral customs of that time. All are invited to attend.

   A suggested donation of $3 will be accepted from adults and children will be admitted free. Children must be accompanied by adults. For more information contact Mary Carroll at 203-753-3380.

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