A literary Halloween
The Wayside: Home of Authors is offering an alternative to the haunted-house queue. Minute Man National Historical Park’s October 24 program explores late-19th-century Halloween traditions and includes selections from Nathaniel Hawthorne’s short stories.
The evening’s focus
The National Park Service describes an event built around superstition, storytelling and the Victorian roots of modern celebrations. Expect a history-led program rather than assuming there will be rides, a costume contest or trick-or-treat stations.
The details to save
The event runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and is free to attend, according to the official listing. The location is The Wayside: Home of Authors. The park names the Friends of Minute Man National Park as a co-sponsor.
Before you go
Read the park’s event page for the latest arrangements and plan the journey around the evening time slot. A date, a place and a defined program make this an easy idea to share with someone who would rather hear a story than walk through a staged fright.
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