Halloween – The UncommonWealth

The Tale of Wizard Clip

In the late 18th century, Adam Livingston and his family were bedeviled by invisible shears. Crescent-moon-shaped holes appeared in their clothing and shoes and saddles;…

Kelly DaltonOctober 31, 2025

Public Libraries

I Ain’t Afraid of No Ghosts: Ghost Hunting Kits Now Available at Franklin County Public Library

If you’ve ever felt a mysterious chill in the air, heard footsteps in an empty hallway, or wondered if that creaky noise was more than…

Guest ContributorOctober 13, 2025

Digital Projects Newspapers

Customs, Costumes, and Candy…One Hundred Years Ago

So you just burned through half an hour on Google’s FrightGeist where you found out that rabbits, pigs, and Jennifer’s Body costumes are among the…

Angela LehmanOctober 31, 2022

Manuscripts & Special Collections Virginia Authors

Werewolves, Witches, and Vampires – Oh My!

In celebration of the approaching All Hallows’ Eve, here are a few titles from the Library’s collections that merit special mention:An interesting exploration of the…

Lisa WehrmannOctober 3, 2022

Digital Projects Manuscripts & Special Collections

Still Looking for a Halloween Costume?

If you have not explored our "Look What We Got" Tumblr, check it out! Our tumblr is updated consistently with amazing images we have added to…

Jessi BennettOctober 30, 2019

The Stacks

Once Upon a Midnight Dreary…

Happy Halloween! And what would Halloween be without Virginia's very own master of the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe? Check out these illustration from different editions…

Claire RadcliffeOctober 31, 2018

Newspapers

To-night is Halloween!

Happy Halloween From the VNP! In honor of the spookiest of holidays, here’s a look back at how Richmonders of the past celebrated Halloween.For young…

Olin JohnsonOctober 31, 2017

Newspapers

A High Altitude Halloween: Searching Monterey’s Highland Recorder, 1920-1929

This photo was peeled off and expanded from Monterey’s Wiki page and presents to the eye a view likely little changed since the decade of…

Henry MorseOctober 30, 2015

Newspapers

Happy Halloween From the Virginia Newspaper Project

The Virginia Newspaper Project wishes you a very festive and super spooky Halloween. Enjoy some ghoulish tales, get helpful Halloween party tips and learn about…

Kelley EwingOctober 31, 2013