Grave Obsessions: Vampires, Ghosts & Death Rituals in the Victorian Scene

Name: Grave Obsessions: Vampires, Ghosts & Death Rituals in the Victorian Scene
Start: 2025-10-25T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-25T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Museum of Howard County History

Schedule

Sat Oct 25 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Museum of Howard County History | Ellicott City, MD

Join us as we venture into the macabre world that was Victorian death culture. From skulls and angels in cemeteries, to seances and ouija boards in parlors, Victorians not only obsessed over death—they capitalized on it!
We’ll investigate a number of English, American, and specifically Maryland customs to answer your most grave questions. How does one become a ghost? Why are vampires so obsessed with hygiene? Can one really contact the dead? And what is up with all that hair? And much more!
This is an original program by Zoe Copeman and Rissa Miller; presented by Rissa Miller. Join us in the darkness! This program has fully sold out in the past, avoid disappointment by getting tickets early.
Reservations required, no walk-ups accepted. Tickets will be refunded for any issues arising due to health concerns or illness. Thank you for your continued support and please stay safe & well. Recommended for guests age 12 and up, but you know your child best, please use your discernment.
Please note, there are no paper tickets and nothing will be mailed to you. There are no digital downloads.
Program may be cancelled due to inclement weather, or flood watches or warnings: refunds or rescheduling options available.
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