Halloween - Rock County Historical Society

Experience a Frightening Variety of Events this October!

Ghostly discoveries in the Lincoln-Tallman House, all new cemetery tours and more. Don’t miss this month of ghastly good times. Buy your tickets today!

October 5, 6 p.m.

Lincoln and the Occult Presentation and specialty Lincoln-Focused Tours by Lincoln Scholar Steve Rogstad

Nationally known author and scholar on Lincoln studies Steve Rogstad will present “Lincoln and the Occult.” Rogstad will share his research findings about the Lincolns’ superstitions, dreams, omens and more.

October 12 & October 26, 7 p.m.

A Paranormal Exploration: Whispers and Echoes of the Tallman Family Presentation by the Society of Anomalous Studies

What spirits reside in the Lincoln-Tallman House, Charles Tallman House, and Museum & Visitor Center? In these two unique presentations, experience the paranormal evidence captured in multiple visits to these sites over the past year by the Society for Anomalous Studies.

October 15, 7 p.m.

An Evening Dark and Dreary: The Tales of Edgar Allen Poe

Known as the father of the mystery genre, Edgar Allan Poe’s stories, novels, and poetry have haunted readers and audiences for more than 150 years. In this solo production, the “author himself” brings his most famous stories to life right before your eyes.

October 22 & October 29, Noon to 4 p.m.

New Oak Hill Cemetery Tours: “Local People Who Should have been Commemorated”

Discover all new stories behind 8 local residents of Oak Hill Cemetery who “should have been” commemorated with buildings and roads named after them. Historical interpreters will share the stories, researched by local history experts.