Ghostly fun comes to Lincoln Presidential Museum

[October 16, 2013]  SPRINGFIELD -- Families are invited to come in costume and enjoy the second annual "Spooktacular Evening with Abe" on Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in downtown Springfield.

The "Spooktacular Evening" is suitable for all ages and includes historical characters "haunting" the exhibit journeys, special eerie lighting and music, and spooky storytelling in Union Theater. There's also a kids' costume contest with prizes, a scavenger hunt, crafts and games, and a special showing of "Ghosts of the Library."

Refreshments will be provided, and the museum's gift shop will be open during the evening.

Parents should note that 8-9 p.m. will be enhanced for a slightly older audience.

The cost is $10 per family. Tickets must be purchased by calling 217-558-8934 or visiting www.presidentlincoln.illinois.gov.

Children must be accompanied by adults, and adults in costume are asked to refrain from wearing masks or hoods.

The "Spooktacular Evening with Abe" is sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation. Foundation members and their families may attend for free, but they need to preregister at 217-557-5589 or [e-mail].

For more information about becoming a foundation member, visit www.presidentlincoln.org.

[Text from Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum file received from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency]