History of the Jack-o’-lantern

***Please note that using this Facebook Event page to indicate you are going does not mean you are registered for the event. You must register by using the link or calling the number below.***

October is the perfect time to start decorating our homes for the season, but no fall display is complete without a jack-o’-lantern. But have you ever wondered where this tradition comes from? Join us at Isle a la Cache for a short presentation exploring the history of the jack-o’-lantern, from its ancient origins to how it became a beloved Halloween symbol. Afterward, stick around for some hands-on fun. You’ll get the chance to carve your very own jack-o’-lantern — not from a pumpkin, but from the original vegetable used in this tradition: the turnip!

Fee: Free!
Age: Ages 18 or older.

Registration required by Thursday, Oct. 16, by calling 815-722-9301 or online: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/fpdwc/activity/search/detail/9764?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Turnips and carving tools will be provided.

Isle a la Cache is an accessible facility. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online ( https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/americans-with-disabilities-act-information/request-accommodation-inclusion-service/) no later than 48 hours before the program.

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You may also like the following events from Isle a la Cache Museum/Preserve:

• This Saturday, 26th July, 10:00 am, Museum Campus Day in Romeoville
• Next Thursday, 31st July, 01:00 pm, Discovery Isle: Insects! in Romeoville
• Next month, 7th August, 10:00 am, WonderKids: Fungi! in Romeoville