# Event Details - **Event Name**: Lore by Lanternlight - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: A ticket purchase is required to attend this event. RSVPing on Facebook does not guarantee a ticket. Head to our website to learn more and secure your ticket: https://www.mainspringconserves.org/events/lore-by-lanternlight-23/ Enjoy an evening of spooky stories and local lore set in a historic farmhouse For the first time, the public is invited inside the farmhouse at Tessentee Bottomland Preserve for this seasonal celebration of Southern Appalachian heritage! A local historian will tell tales of traditional mountain living, bringing out the spirit of this historic structure, the family who worked this land for decades, and the community they lived within. Ghost Tour Guide Morgyn Brannon will regale guests with spooky stories rooted in the Franklin and Cowee area, from pre-Columbian legends to ghosts that still haunt the town to this day. Adding to the ambience, the two rooms inside the historic Tessentee structure- which is nearly as old as the town of Franklin itself- will be illuminated by the glow of 100 jack-o-lanterns, carved by your friends and neighbors. Tickets for this event are offered on a sliding scale from $20-$50. $20 is the minimum ticket cost that compensates our storytellers, and additional donations to support Mainspring’s outreach program are greatly appreciated. This event will be offered on Friday, October 23rd, with three tours available throughout the night. Note that there is a brief (1/4 mile) walk from the parking area to the event area, so guests are encouraged to arrive 15-20 minutes before their allotted tour time. If weather allows, we’ll have a crackling campfire to gather around before the tour begins. The three sessions available are 6:00pm-7:00pm, 7:15pm-8:15pm, and 8:30pm-9:30pm. The 8:30pm-9:30pm session is 21+, and guests are welcome to bring an alcoholic beverage to enjoy responsibly during the event. Nonalcoholic beverages and snacks are welcome during all sessions. Head to our website to purchase your ticket and secure your spot at this event: https://www.mainspringconserves.org/events/lore-by-lanternlight-23/ Please note: - This event is weather-dependent; it will still run in light rain, but will be cancelled in the event of downpours or dangerous conditions like lightning or high winds. - Handicap parking is available for guests with mobility restrictions. Email Skye at scahoon@mainspringconserves.org in advance to request handicap parking. - The Tessentee house is a historic, nonresidential structure, and though it will be cleaned and prepared for this event, guests may notice evidence of insect or small mammal activity inside. - Please leave pets at home. - See the refund policy on our website: https://www.mainspringconserves.org/events/lore-by-lanternlight-23/ - Contact Skye at scahoon@mainspringconserves.org with any questions. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/franklin/lore-by-lanternlight/200030583700037 - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Franklin - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Tessentee Bottomland Preserve - **lat**: 35.06959 - **long**: -83.38133 - **full address**: Tessentee Bottomland Preserve, 2249 Hickory Knoll Rd, Franklin, NC 28734-5241, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Lore by Lanternlight - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/73f4f387fbbb50b4c6eb5f9939f037e3c5cb04596b1ffa25d2ef97f9e9e99c0a-rimg-w1200-h904-dc181808-gmir?v=1787134295 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Lore by Lanternlight being held? - **A:** Lore by Lanternlight takes place on Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Tessentee Bottomland Preserve, 2249 Hickory Knoll Rd, Franklin, NC 28734-5241, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Lore by Lanternlight? - **A:** Lore by Lanternlight is organized by Mainspring Conservation Trust. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Lore by Lanternlight", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/73f4f387fbbb50b4c6eb5f9939f037e3c5cb04596b1ffa25d2ef97f9e9e99c0a-rimg-w1200-h904-dc181808-gmir?v=1787134295", "startDate": "2026-10-23T18:00:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-10-23T21:30:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/franklin/lore-by-lanternlight/200030583700037", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Tessentee Bottomland Preserve", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "2249 Hickory Knoll Rd, Franklin, NC 28734-5241, United States", "addressLocality": "Franklin", "addressRegion": "NC", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "35.06959", "longitude": "-83.38133" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "A ticket purchase is required to attend this event. 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