Halloween 2026 at the Museum
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Turnip-Carving Demonstrations
Rotunda | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Learn from a Museum educator how early Americans in the Revolutionary era carved turnips — not pumpkins — to ward away evil spirits and watch a demonstration on how they were carved.
In-Gallery Talks: The Legend of the Headless Horseman
Core Galleries | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
It is believed that The Legend of Sleepy Hallow, Washington Irving’s gothic tale about the ghostly Headless Horseman, was based on a Hessian soldier who was decapitated by cannonball fire. Join a Museum educator for a 10-minute, in-gallery talk about the legend, and visit the Hessian tableau to learn about the surprisingly historic origins of this classic scary story.
Pumpkin Carving Stencils
Online | Anytime
With All Hallows' Eve quickly approaching, we know that choosing the perfect jack-o-lantern pattern can add some unneeded stress. We've created eight pumpkin carving stencils to make your Halloween truly Revolutionary so that you can focus on planning the perfect trick-or-treating route.
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