# Event Details - **Event Name**: Halloween Highlights Open House at Founder's Hall - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us to find out more about life and death at Girard College over the years, as well as Girard Halloween traditions.About this EventIn addition to its regular weekday hours (10-4 Wed-Fri), Founder’s Hall Museum hosts a monthly weekend open house. Visitors can enjoy special themed highlights and activities, along with the opportunity for a self-guided visit to the museum.Join us in October for Halloween Highlights Open House at Founder's Hall! Learn more about life and death at Girard College over our 175 year history and about Halloween traditions at the school. Did you know that Stephen Girard's body was moved to Founder's Hall in 1851? Or that the College has its own cemetery plot? Or that the students used to run their own haunted house in the basement of Founder's Hall? No tricks, just historical treats at this Halloween open house.Before you goThis open house event is FREE, and open to everyone. Advance registration is helpful for us, but walk-in visitors are very welcome.Founder's Hall is a National Historic Landmark. The museum is located on the second floor and requires climbing a flight of stairs to view.Because Girard College is an active school, you will quickly check in with security when arriving on campus.Parking is available for free on-site; we are also accessible by several bus lines and are a half-mile walk from the Girard Avenue subway stop.Check out www.foundershall.org for more information about our programs, collections, and online resources - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/philadelphia/halloween-highlights-open-house-at-founders-hall/100001997985499413 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, ghost-hunts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Founders Hall at Girard College - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Philadelphia - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: Founders Hall at Girard College - **lat**: 39.97339789999999 - **long**: -75.1712281 - **full address**: Founders Hall at Girard College, 2101 South College Avenue, Philadelphia, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Halloween Highlights Open House at Founder's Hall - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/a39e1df6ec539cd8f384328ac1bb960dbfbc19a4b1e41271016952d15c88e301-rimg-w824-h938-dc282828-gmir.jpg?v=1787199243 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Halloween Highlights Open House at Founder's Hall being held? - **A:** Halloween Highlights Open House at Founder's Hall takes place on Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Founders Hall at Girard College, 2101 South College Avenue, Philadelphia, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Halloween Highlights Open House at Founder's Hall? - **A:** Halloween Highlights Open House at Founder's Hall is organized by Kathy Haas, Director of Historical Resources, Girard College. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Halloween Highlights Open House at Founder's Hall is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Philadelphia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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