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Halloween at the Poe House
For tricks and treats of an earlier time, the 1897 Poe House at the
Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex takes you back to the early
20th century. Tours are offered year-round, but Halloween takes a spooky
turn.
ough the name of the house might bring to mind the writer of
mysteries and the macabre, it was actually the home of local businessman
E.A. Poe and his family.
For the 10th season, the Poe House will partner with Gilbert eater for
"Halloween Revels: Night Tours of the 1897 Poe House." Ghostly characters
will transport visitors back in time using music and poetry of the day. e
tours will run every 30 minutes from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 20-22 and
27-28. Advance tickets are required. Call 910-500-4240 or go to
museumohecapefear.ncdcr.gov and click on the Poe House link.
From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 29, children 12 and younger are invited
for trick-or-treating at the Poe House. Activities will include a "raven"
scavenger hunt, vintage carnival games, a dance party with a DJ, and magic
tricks by Joy the Clown. e fun will be capped by hayrides in Arsenal Park.
Costumes are encouraged.
