History Happy Hour: Witchcraft & Skepticism, 17 October | Event in Ames | AllEvents

History Happy Hour: Witchcraft & Skepticism

Ames History Museum

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Fri, 17 Oct, 2025 at 05:00 pm

416 Douglas Ave, Ste 101, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50010

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Fri, 17 Oct, 2025 at 05:00 pm (CDT)

416 Douglas Ave, Ste 101, Iowa 50010

416 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA 50010-6214, United States

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History Happy Hour: Witchcraft & Skepticism
Join in a spooky evening at the museum! Dive into the history of witchcraft with Dr. Michael Bailey, sip on two themed drinks, and enjoy exclusive after-hours exhibit viewing. This event is for ages 21+. Advance reservations required.

There are two time slots available for this event - 5:00-6:30 PM and 6:30-8:00 PM.

Learn more and purchase tickets: ameshistory.org/witchcraft

Event sponsors:
Alluvial Brewing
Everts Flowers Home & Gifts

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Dr. Michael Bailey will discuss the famous witch hunt in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692, the largest witch hunt ever to take place in North America. This will be compared to a much more restrained, and in many ways more typical, witch hunt that also took place in New England in 1692. Learn how, even in a society that believed in witchcraft, and which was capable of conducting terrible witch hunts, there could also be considerable restraint and skepticism. Dr. Bailey is a historian of the European Middle Ages, whose research focuses on late medieval religious history, particularly the history of magic, witchcraft, and superstition, as well as heresy and religious reform.

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Each attendee will receive two drink tickets. Drink options include:
- Bloody Bellini - cherry and champagne
- Alluvial Brewing Nolanbrau Oktoberfest
- Under the Blood Moon Punch (non-alcoholic) - grape juice, fruit punch, lemon-lime soda, blackberries

This event is for ages 21+. Valid ID required.

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History Happy Hour: Witchcraft & Skepticism, 17 October | Event in Ames | AllEvents
History Happy Hour: Witchcraft & Skepticism
Fri, 17 Oct, 2025 at 05:00 pm