Victorian Funeral
Saturday, October 9th 2010 to Sunday, October 10th 2010
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
"Ring the bell softly.
There's black crepe upon the door."
The year is 1879. The Dread Visitor has entered the Castle and borne away another prize - one of Marietta's finest citizens has departed Our Fair City and gone to reside with the Immortal Spirits. Mourning wreaths adorn the Castle's front door, the paintings and mirrors are shrouded with black draping and the clocks have been stopped at the precise moment the sad event occurred. The household is ready to receive visitors wishing to offer their condolences.
The Castle is hosting a historically accurate re-creation of a Victorian funeral and wake. In addition to a presentation on the traditions, rituals, seances and superstitions surrounding death and mourning during the Victorian era, period artifacts will be on display.
The Victorian Funeral Program will be presented at the Castle on October 9 and 10, 2010 at 2:00 PM. Admission is $10. This program is not appropriate for children.
