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September 2019
First Fridays at the 1890 House
Make the 1890 House Museum a must-stop when you celebrate Cortland's First Friday, produced by the Cultural Council of Cortland County. We have a new, admission-free event every month. From Victorian Valentine Crafts to our ever-popular scavenger hunts, there is something for everyone in the family. All First Friday activities occur the first Friday of each month, from 5pm - 8pm. Activities are designed as drop in events, so you can visit other First Friday programs! First Friday Schedule: February…
Find out more »Gambling with Gatsby Casino Night
On Saturday, September 7, enjoy a 1920s themed Casino Night at the 1890 House Museum. You'll receive complimentary chips to try your luck at craps, blackjack, roulette, slots, and much more. Your winnings can be exchanged for tickets at our raffle drawing, full of prize packages from local Cortland businesses and nonprofits. Casino Night is sure to be a rip-roaring, lindy-hopping good time. Bust out your glad rags, and bring along your lucky charms. If you and your jelly bean…
Find out more »October 2019
First Fridays at the 1890 House
Make the 1890 House Museum a must-stop when you celebrate Cortland's First Friday, produced by the Cultural Council of Cortland County. We have a new, admission-free event every month. From Victorian Valentine Crafts to our ever-popular scavenger hunts, there is something for everyone in the family. All First Friday activities occur the first Friday of each month, from 5pm - 8pm. Activities are designed as drop in events, so you can visit other First Friday programs! First Friday Schedule: February…
Find out more »Séance Revealed
Explore the world of American Spiritualism with our interactive Séance Revealed performances. After being immersed in an authentic Victorian Seance experience, the cast pull back the figurative curtain and reveal the many tricks built to conjure the paranormal. We incorporate mechanisms discovered by prominent skeptics like Houdini and other anti-Seance crusaders. A completely unique performance that melds theater, magic, and a touch of paranormal. Performances run October 11th - 13th and October 18th - 20th. All dates have showtimes at…
Find out more »Spirits in the Castle – 10th Anniversary
The 1890 House Museum and Knightime Paranormal are excited to present the 10th Anniversary of "Spirits in the Castle." Join Knightime Paranormal as they lead you on an interactive investigation of Cortland's Victorian-era stone castle. This year, we have a variety of otherworldly opportunities to explore the mansion. Choose between our Hotspots exploration, an expanded Spirits in the Castle investigation, and the late-night Torch Tour. We hope you'll join us for the only experience that puts the tools into your…
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