# Event Details

- **Event Name**: HALF-HOUR HISTORY: History of Halloween!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Have you ever wondered why we carve pumpkins and wear costumes on Halloween? 

Attend the Driftless Historium’s October Half-Hour History lecture on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 1 p.m. to discover the origins of many beloved Halloween traditions. 

Presented by author Chad Lewis, “The History of Halloween: Folklore & Customs” delves into the roots of this spooky holiday from trick-or-treating, scarecrows, and jack- o'-lanterns, to the folklore of bats, witches, and everything that lurks in the darkness. 

No registration is necessary for this FREE event.

Chad Lewis is an author, researcher, and lecturer on topics of the strange and unusual. Lewis has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in psychology and has authored over 35 books on the weird and supernatural including "The Wisconsin Guide to Haunted Places," "Hidden Headlines of Wisconsin," and the soon to be released "Supernatural Lake Michigan." He has traveled the globe researching unique and bizarre stories and history;  lecturing extensively on his fascinating findings. The more bizarre the legend, the more likely it is that you will find Chad there.

Half-Hour History is a once-a-month midday speaker series featuring engaging presentations on local and regional history. Generously supported by a grant from the Mount Horeb Community Foundation, these FREE programs are open to all on the third Wednesday of each month. 

For more information call 608-437-6486, visit mthorebhistory.org/events or email moverland@mthorebhistory.org. 

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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mount-horeb/half-hour-history-history-of-halloween/200030751339206
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, ghost-hunts, holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Mount Horeb
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 100 S 2nd St, Mount Horeb, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53572
- **lat**: 43.00812
- **long**: -89.73877
- **full address**: 100 S 2nd St, Mount Horeb, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53572

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is HALF-HOUR HISTORY: History of Halloween! being held?
  - **A:** HALF-HOUR HISTORY: History of Halloween! takes place on Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 100 S 2nd St, Mount Horeb, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53572.
- **Q**: Who is organizing HALF-HOUR HISTORY: History of Halloween!?
  - **A:** HALF-HOUR HISTORY: History of Halloween! is organized by Driftless Historium & Mount Horeb Area Historical Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** HALF-HOUR HISTORY: History of Halloween! is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mount Horeb, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If HALF-HOUR HISTORY: History of Halloween! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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