Skits and Spooky Tales
Madison County Halloween
Madison Hall, Morrisville Oct. 29
The Madison County Halloween on Saturday October 29th from 10AM to 8PM at Madison Hall in Morrisville, NY will offer a unique blend of entertainment as well as a chance to chat with local historical associations and learn about Madison County. “We thought it important to bring together local historical associations and historic homes and Halloween provides a great opportunity to do so.” said Madis Senner of the Sprit House Society (SHS) that is organizing the event to benefit SHS. “A Halloween event gives us a chance to add a mysterious and spooky twist that will attract people and hopefully have them learn about Madison County and CNY’s rich history and our local treasures such as Spirit House,” Senner said. Admission is $5.
Skits—Loomis Gang and Fox Sisters
Susan Greenhagen (Morrisville historian) and her sister Dorothy De Angelo will be performing two skits. At 12 noon they will do their entertaining Loomis Gang shtick. The Loomis gang terrorized Central NY in the 1850’s and 1860’s, burned down Madison Hall and lived close to Morrisville. The skit will begin with their video on the Loomis Gang, Frontier Justice, followed by a dressed up Sheriff Bonnie telling the story of the Loomis Gang. At 6 pm, dressed up as Maggie and Kate Fox, they will perform their hilarious light hearted look at Spiritualism. Spirit House was a Mecca of Spiritualism in the 19th century and the Fox Sisters are credited with starting the Spiritualist movement in 1848. See picture below.
Iroquois Ghost Stories
Doug George-Kanentiio will entertain us with Iroquois Ghost Stories at 3 pm. Hear tales of sorcerers, stone giants and flying heads that are part of the Haudenosaunee Indian tradition. Truly a unique opportunity.
The mysterious Louis Muller
As much as Spirit House is shrouded by mystery, so is Louis Muller who escaped Napoleon to Muller Hill within 5 miles of Spirit House. It said that he always had a body guard next to him, created secret tunnels and hiding places fearing that Napoleon would send assassins to America to kill him. Who was Louis Muller? At 5 pm Madison County Historian Matthew Urtz will tell us, and lay the mysteries bare.
Historical Groups
The Oneida Mansion, the Abolitionist Hall of Fame, Morrisville Historical, the Peterboro Association and of course the Spirit House Society and more will tabling at the event and answering questions. Feel free to ask them questions about their efforts and Madison County history.
Spirit House, Healings
Talks on Spirit House will take place at 10 am, 2 pm and 7 pm. At 11AM and 4PM two healers from Madison County will provide us with insights on alternative therapies. Skits and talks will take place on the main stage on the second floor.
A Witch’s Brew
The Madison County Halloween will also feature ghost walks, children’s’ story tellers, a dash of psychics/readers, a pinch of metaphysical vendors and a handful of healers. There will be a silent auction. Fine food and sandwiches made with homemade breads by Red & White Café of DeRuyter; and of course their “monster cookies.” “It’s an eclectic group with a lot to offer, but I guess that is what the Spirit House Society is all about” Senner said.
Madison County Halloween
Madison Hall, Morrisville Oct. 29
The Madison County Halloween on Saturday October 29th from 10AM to 8PM at Madison Hall in Morrisville, NY will offer a unique blend of entertainment as well as a chance to chat with local historical associations and learn about Madison County. “We thought it important to bring together local historical associations and historic homes and Halloween provides a great opportunity to do so.” said Madis Senner of the Sprit House Society (SHS) that is organizing the event to benefit SHS. “A Halloween event gives us a chance to add a mysterious and spooky twist that will attract people and hopefully have them learn about Madison County and CNY’s rich history and our local treasures such as Spirit House,” Senner said. Admission is $5.
Skits—Loomis Gang and Fox Sisters
Susan Greenhagen (Morrisville historian) and her sister Dorothy De Angelo will be performing two skits. At 12 noon they will do their entertaining Loomis Gang shtick. The Loomis gang terrorized Central NY in the 1850’s and 1860’s, burned down Madison Hall and lived close to Morrisville. The skit will begin with their video on the Loomis Gang, Frontier Justice, followed by a dressed up Sheriff Bonnie telling the story of the Loomis Gang. At 6 pm, dressed up as Maggie and Kate Fox, they will perform their hilarious light hearted look at Spiritualism. Spirit House was a Mecca of Spiritualism in the 19th century and the Fox Sisters are credited with starting the Spiritualist movement in 1848. See picture below.
Iroquois Ghost Stories
Doug George-Kanentiio will entertain us with Iroquois Ghost Stories at 3 pm. Hear tales of sorcerers, stone giants and flying heads that are part of the Haudenosaunee Indian tradition. Truly a unique opportunity.
The mysterious Louis Muller
As much as Spirit House is shrouded by mystery, so is Louis Muller who escaped Napoleon to Muller Hill within 5 miles of Spirit House. It said that he always had a body guard next to him, created secret tunnels and hiding places fearing that Napoleon would send assassins to America to kill him. Who was Louis Muller? At 5 pm Madison County Historian Matthew Urtz will tell us, and lay the mysteries bare.
Historical Groups
The Oneida Mansion, the Abolitionist Hall of Fame, Morrisville Historical, the Peterboro Association and of course the Spirit House Society and more will tabling at the event and answering questions. Feel free to ask them questions about their efforts and Madison County history.
Spirit House, Healings
Talks on Spirit House will take place at 10 am, 2 pm and 7 pm. At 11AM and 4PM two healers from Madison County will provide us with insights on alternative therapies. Skits and talks will take place on the main stage on the second floor.
A Witch’s Brew
The Madison County Halloween will also feature ghost walks, children’s’ story tellers, a dash of psychics/readers, a pinch of metaphysical vendors and a handful of healers. There will be a silent auction. Fine food and sandwiches made with homemade breads by Red & White Café of DeRuyter; and of course their “monster cookies.” “It’s an eclectic group with a lot to offer, but I guess that is what the Spirit House Society is all about” Senner said.
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