We're digging deeper and coming up with more curious tales of the morbid and macabre aspects of death in the Victorian era .
On this brand newtour, move through the Main Level, Second Level, Attic, Second Attic, and Cupola as costumed guides entangle you in a web of customs and superstitions unique to the Hegeler Carus Mansion and Gilded Age. Where does Trick-or-Treating come from? And how is running water connected to ghosts and hauntings?
Appropriate Victorian dress for guests is encouraged but not required (no spiked shoes). This is approximately a 2.5-hour tour. Persons under 18 are allowed with an adult, but please note that the content is related to Victorian Funeral and Halloween traditions and may be a bit unsettling for some audiences.
Tour Dates: October 22, 23, and 24, 6pm
Ticket Prices: General Admission - $125
Note: Tickets are non-refundable.