Get into the spirit of the season and meet the ghosts of New Londoners who have ghoulish stories to tell – hear their tales and talk with them if you dare! On Saturday, October 23rd from 4 to 7 pm, experience the grounds of the city’s oldest house at twilight. Enjoy fun and games for witches and warlocks of all ages, including tarot card readings and a Halloween-themed caricature artist.
Admission is FREE, with a suggested donation of $5 per person to support programming at the Hempsted Houses. Registration is required at https://hempsted-halloween-2021.eventbrite.com; day-of event registration will be allowed only if the site has not reached capacity. The event is supported in part by: the Frank Loomis Palmer Fund, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee; the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut; and the Chelsea Groton Foundation, Inc.
In order to protect the health of our staff, visitors, and community, all visitors must wear masks and adhere to social distancing guidelines. The historic house museum interior will remain closed to the public during the Hempsted Halloween event.