SPRINGFIELD — Fog won’t cover the room, as it would be a moor on a deep, dark threatening night. Unnatural lights probably won’t move without known purpose or source.
Creaks and groans heard may beonly from the older and wiser guests. But the shadowy specter of Halloween is moving nearer and the place to find not-so-scary goblins, famous ghosts and things that don’t go bump in the night will be at The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum.
Halloween is not just an exciting time for the wee folks, but it’s also for wee-hee-minded adults.
This Halloween invitation to haunt is directed at the adults with little ones and no special plans for a family fright night, said Phyllis Evans, the director for membership at the Foundation of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
The foundation is hosting a “Spooktacular Evening with Abe” from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, with early evening fun, games and culture. Evans said it’s truly something for all.
The Spooktacular Evening will be the third annual Halloween event presented by the foundation for its valued membership.
However, it is also an open invitation for families to enjoy the presidential museum experience, said Clare Thorpe, the museum’s ticket sales coordinator.
Who will be the famous spectral guests? In previous times, Mary Lincoln was known to come and share moments of her life in the 1800s.
Certainly, no historic haunting would be complete without the reflections of a warrior who fought in the Civil War.
Civilian life was not a time without stress during one of our country’s defining moments, so expect a Lincoln-era civilian to share a tale or two.
But be of good Halloween cheer, for all is not doom and gloom at the Spooktacular Evening.
Games will be played, storytellers will weave tales to fright or delight and a costume contest will be held for the wee ghost, goblin and grim guests.
Parents are welcomed to dress in costume, but adults will not be allowed to wear masks in the museum.
Fair warning: The Spooktacular Evening has become a popular pre-Halloween event, and the number of participants has grown. The foundation will accommodate all they can, but they can only accommodate safety.
It is recommended to preorder tickets.
Mike Whitlaw can reached at [email protected] or 217-786-2311.If you go:
- WHAT: Spooktacular Evening with Abe
- WHEN: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18
- WHERE: Abraham Presidential Library & Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., Springfield
- COST: $10 for family tickets
- HOW TO BUY: Call 558-8934; visiting the Union Station between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays; or online athttp://alplmfoundation.tix.com/Event.aspx?EventCode=692193.