Victorian Macabre at Jefferson County Historical Society

Opening October 15, the Jefferson County Historical Society will celebrate Halloween with a new exhibition titled Victorian Macabre.

The exhibition explores the funeral and mourning customs of the Victorian time period from roughly 1850-1900.

Specifically, we’ll explore the practice of post-mortem photography and art, the creation and display of hair-work jewelry and art, and the Victorian fascination with séances and the Spiritualist Movement.

Admission is free (donation suggested).

October 17, 24 and 31, take a stroll by lantern’s light, through Public Square, if you dare! The Jefferson County Historical Society presents “Legends of Public Square.”

This one-hour guided walking tour will stop at downtown’s most spirited haunts, where costumed docents will entertain only the bravest of souls with a blend of history, shocking tales and frightening legends of downtown Watertown’s early past.

Tours will begin at 5:30pm and 7pm in front of the Historical Society Museum. Advance registration is required.

The cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children under 16. Each tour will be limited to 25 participants to ensure a quality experience.

Purchase advance tickets at the museum front desk Tuesday through Friday 10am-5pm, and Saturday 10am-4pm.

Tours will be cancelled if weather threatens. Tickets will remain good for future tours.

The Museum is located at 228 Washington St., with ample parking behind accessible from Stone or Clinton Streets. It is open Tues. through Fri. 10am-5pm and Saturday 10am-4pm. Visit our website at www.JeffersonCountyHistory.org.