The Origins of Halloween Tour

The Origins of Halloween Tour

About the event

Learn more about The Dullahan (“dark man”) a malevolent harbinger of death who served as the inspiration for the headless horseman of Sleepy Hollow, or how the local practice of burying corpses with a stake through the heart influenced the writings of Irish emigrant Bram Stoker, author of Dracula.

Uncover the tragic story of ‘Goody Annie Glover’ the unfortunate Irish woman who became the last person hanged for witchcraft in Boston in 1688 and how the influx of Irish immigrants, who brought their traditions and folktales, helped shape the story of jack-o’-lanterns in America.

This ticket includes entry to EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum and a bespoke tour.

Adult tickets cost €24, teenager tickets cost €16.

Upcoming dates

This event runs on several dates — pick the one that suits you.

October 2026

  • Mon 26
  • Tue 27
  • Wed 28
  • Thu 29
  • Fri 30
  • Sat 31

November 2026

  • Sun 1

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