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Happy Hallowe’en New York City! Get dressed in your Halloween best and come join TheNew-York Historical Society for their annual evening of hands-on games, spooky and silly stories, historical Hallowe’en crafts, and buckets of candy! There will be Hallowe’en bingo, reading jack-o'-lantern stories, crafting costume accessories, and more!
Have you ever heard of mourning jewelry? It was quite fashionable during the Victorian era. These sentimental keepsakes helped keep the memory of beloved family and friends close and included some unusual design elements, like real human hair! Learn more about this unique tradition and make a piece of mourning jewelry (with fake hair!) to take home.
Discover the many ways clothing and accessories were used to show remembrance! Historical interpreters will share the meaning of their outfits, from widow’s caps and pins, to dress colors.
This is also the time of year Día de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) is celebrated in Mexico and beyond by many families. Take part in this unique holiday by creating your own special offering to place on our communal ofrenda (altar).
