{"id":9084,"date":"2026-10-21T14:11:45","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T14:11:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/21\/lexington-museum-to-host-halloween-events\/"},"modified":"2026-10-21T14:11:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T14:11:45","slug":"lexington-museum-to-host-halloween-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/21\/lexington-museum-to-host-halloween-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Lexington museum to host Halloween events"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Haunted History tours set for Oct. 22-23; walking tour planned for Nov. 13<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>LEXINGTON &mdash; The Lexington County Museum will host two events this fall exploring the area&rsquo;s history through ghost stories, local mysteries and tales of murder.<\/p>\n<p>The 19th annual Haunted History Halloween program will be held Oct. 22-23, with tours beginning at 7, 8 and 9 p.m. Each tour lasts about 45 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Guided by costumed storytellers, visitors will explore the museum grounds and hear spooky tales, including accounts of unusual events in Lexington County&rsquo;s antebellum history. The program also examines 19th-century medical remedies and the belief in the healing powers of a practice called &ldquo;using.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for children younger than 12. Museum members are admitted free with a membership card. The event is family-friendly.<\/p>\n<p>Reservations are required. To reserve a spot, call 803-359-8369 or email <a href=\"mailto:jfennell@lexingtoncounty.sc.gov\">jfennell@lexingtoncounty.sc.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The museum will also offer its Murders and Mysteries Walking Tour of Main Street on Nov. 13. The free tour begins at 8 p.m. at the Icehouse Amphitheater. No tickets or reservations are required.<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1970, the Lexington County Museum is located at 231 Fox St. in downtown Lexington. The seven-acre site includes 30 historic structures and interprets everyday life in the county from 1770 through the beginning of the Civil War.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Haunted History tours set for Oct. 22-23; walking tour planned for Nov. 13 LEXINGTON &mdash; The Lexington County Museum will host two events this fall exploring the area&rsquo;s history through ghost stories, local mysteries and tales of murder. 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