Heritage Square Mourners by Jodi

In case you are on the hunt for something different to do, I can highly recommend checking out the  Halloween and Mourning Tours at Heritage Square Museum. You’ll learn how people in the Victorian Era dealt with death, mourned for loved ones, and practiced Spiritualism, all through guides in period costumes. Maybe this sounds somewhat morbid to you, but I know I’m not alone in finding it fascinating.

Want to know more about Heritage Square Museum? Curious about the details for this cool event?

Heritage Square Museum is a collection of eight historical buildings that were saved from demolition. Through guided tours and special events, you can appreciate the architecture and history of  late 19th Century Southern California. You very well may have noticed a cluster of Victorian style homes along the right side of the 110 Freeway as you head north toward Pasadena. That’s the museum.

It’s worth visiting Heritage Square any time you can. It’s located at 3800 Homer Street, Los Angeles 90031, just north of Dodger Stadium and Downtown. Parking is free and admission varies depending on the occasion. See their calendar for more details, including a couple of additional Halloween activities.

The Halloween and Mourning Tours take place next Saturday and Sunday, October 24th and 25th from 12pm-4pm. See the HSM event page for admission prices. Of special note is that Sunday the 25th will be more family friendly with games, crafts, storytelling and more for children ages 2 to 12.