California State Parks Invites Public to Brave its Free Halloween Ball Mystery Tours at Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park
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Enjoy the Halloween Ball Mystery Tour at Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park. Photos from California State Parks.
SACRAMENTO —Care to dance? California State Parks welcomes those who dare to Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park (SHP) for the Halloween Ball Mystery Tour. Explore frightfully decorated rooms with dark tales of history and mystery as you make your way to the Halloween Ball. Costumes are encouraged. Watch out for dancing spirits! Be sure to check out some fun photo opportunities out in the courtyard.
Enjoy the mystery from Oct. 24-Nov. 1.
WHERE: Leland Stanford Mansion SHP
800 N St., Sacramento
WHEN: Oct. 24 – Nov. 1. Tours available from 1-8 p.m.
Daytime tours (1-5 p.m.) only on Oct. 27-29.
COST: Tours are FREE for all visitors, but reservations are required!
RSVP: bit.ly/StanfordMansionHalloween
Leland Stanford Mansion SHP is an ADA accessible space. If you have questions or requests regarding accessibility, please contact the park at (916) 324-9266.
About Leland Stanford Mansion SHP
The Leland Stanford Mansion is a stunning example of the splendor and elegance of the Victorian era in California. Originally built in 1856 by Gold Rush merchant Sheldon Fogus, the mansion was later purchased and remodeled (twice) by Leland and Jane Stanford. Leland Stanford served as Governor of California from 1862-1863. The mansion served as the office of three governors during the turbulent 1860s –Stanford, Fredrick Low and Henry Haight.
After a 14-year, $22 million restoration and rehabilitation, the tour of the 19,000-square-foot mansion will also feature 17-foot ceilings, gilded mirrors and exquisitely detailed carved moldings, beautifully restored woodwork, elegant 19th-century crystal and bronze light fixtures, historic paintings, re-created carpeting and draperies based on photographs from the 1870s to match the original interior design, original period furnishings that belonged to the Stanfords, and a 19th-century style gardens outside.
Reserve your free tour now at bit.ly/StanfordMansionHalloween or scan the QR code above.
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