‘Digging up the history of the dead!’
LASALLE, IL — The Hegeler Carus Mansion will once again host the popular “The Mansion is NOT Haunted” Tour on October 23, 24, & 25th, 6-9pm.
This is the 2nd Annual fully immersive experience, including the macabre aspects of death in the Victorian Era. See it all come back to life!
As you move through the Main Floor costumed guides will entangle you in a web of customs and superstitions unique to the Gilded Age. Was being buried alive a real cause for fear? Who might you find lurking about in a Victorian cemetery, and why? Appropriate Victorian dress for guests is encouraged but not required (no spiked shoes). This is approximately a 1-hour tour and guests will be directed in intervals on a first come, first serve basis. Persons under 18 are allowed with an adult, but please note that the content is related to Victorian Funeral and Halloween traditions and may be a bit macabre for some audiences (not recommended for those under 10). Tickets for the tour are $40/each or $140/4-pack.
“Last year’s attendance was awesome, and we are expecting an even larger turnout this year,” said Laura Walker, Hegeler Carus Foundation Executive Director. “This is not a traditional haunted house, but rather a history-filled Halloween Experience!” Check out the additional seasonal events as listed on www.hegelercarus.org.
About the Hegeler Carus Mansion: The Hegeler Carus Mansion, a National Historic Landmark, is located at 1307 Seventh Street in LaSalle, IL. The Mansion has 57 rooms that occupy 24,000 feet with unique and intricate parquet floors, beautifully decorated ceilings and a fascinating history of the gilded age. For information on events and tours, visit our website at www.hegelercarus.org or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/hegelercarus/.
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