History To-Go: Halloween

Graphic and text describing Halloween.
Halloween as an American holiday become popular during the Victorian age. Back then, children and adults enjoyed community gatherings, parties, and playing games. But by the 1920s and 1930s, Halloween pranks became a big problem, causing damage and fights. To stop this, neighborhoods in the 1930s started pushing "Trick or Treating" to keep things safe. After World War II's sugar rationing ended, candy became a bigger part of Halloween, with candy companies promoting it nationwide. Over time, costumes too saw a shift from the simple homemade outfits to store-bought characters like superheroes and TV characters. Today, Halloween is largely focused on children, but with so many community activities like trunk or treats and haunted houses, the whole family can join in.

October's History To-Go box features the history of Halloween. You can come by the museum starting Tuesday, October 1, 2024, to pick up a box (limit 2 per family). Supplies are limited, so come early. Click the links below to download the box's content if you can't pick up a kit in person.

A special thank you to the Arts Council of Fayetteville for sponsoring the History To-Go Kits! You can support the museum by making a donation or becoming a volunteer!

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