Ghostly fun at Lincoln presidential museum
‘Spooktacular’ on Oct. 18 features haunted exhibits, storytelling, crafts, games and a kids’ costume contest
 

[October 17, 2014]  SPRINGFIELD – Families are invited to come in costume and enjoy the 3rd Annual “Spooktacular Evening with Abe” on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 6 to 8:30 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.

The cost is $10 per family, and tickets must be purchased by Oct. 16 by calling [phone] 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 3rd Annual “Spooktacular Evening with Abe” is sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation members and their families may attend for free, and need to pre-register by calling [phone] or email [e-mail] 

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

[Chris Wills, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum]