Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park Invites Visitors to Unravel ‘The Curse of the Gold Miner’s Necklace’
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Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park decorated for Halloween last year. Photo from California State Parks.
SACRAMENTO — This Halloween season, California State Parks invites those who dare to visit Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park for “The Curse of the Gold Miner’s Necklace” tour. Explore frightfully decorated rooms filled with dark tales of history and mystery as you help break the curse. Listen carefully — ill-fated apparitions may be lurking around every turn! ??
Following the tour, be sure to visit the courtyard for fun photo opportunities.
Experience the mystery Oct. 22 through 31, from 1 to 8 p.m. daily. Parents, be warned: The tour may be a little too haunting for children under 10.
WHERE: Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park - 800 N St., Sacramento, CA 95814
WHEN: Oct. 22 – 31: Tours are available from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Daytime tours, available every hour on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., from Oct. 26 - 28
COST: Tours are free for all visitors, but reservations are required.
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Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park is an ADA-accessible space. For questions or requests regarding accessibility, please contact the park at (916) 324-9266.
About Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park
The Leland Stanford Mansion is a stunning example of the splendor and elegance of California's Victorian era. 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 to 1863. The Mansion also served as the office of three governors during the turbulent 1860s: Leland Stanford, Frederick Low and Henry Haight.
Following a 14-year, $22 million restoration and rehabilitation, the 19,000-square-foot Mansion features 17-foot ceilings, gilded mirrors, exquisitely detailed carved moldings, beautifully restored woodwork, elegant 19th-century crystal and bronze light fixtures, historic paintings, and re-created carpeting and draperies based on photographs from the 1870s to match the original interior design. The Mansion also features original period furnishings that belonged to the Stanfords and 19th-century-style gardens outside.
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