Save the Date: Exploring Halloween with the Museum of Anthropology

Utah State University students studying and working at the USU Museum of Anthropology will share their research in cultural celebrations and traditions of Halloween through a series of events at the museum. The students coordinate two events over the Halloween weekend.

Lynne McNeill presents an illustrative talk Friday, Oct. 30, at 5 p.m. at the museum discussing the difference between proof and experience with ghosts and monsters. McNeill is a faculty member in USU’s English Department and author of Folklore Rules. Her talk, adapted from her research in folk beliefs and legends, will focus on what leads people to believe in the supernatural and why we treat the supernatural differently from other beliefs.

Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., students from the museum explore the history and evolution of Halloween via a variety of family activities. As part of Family 1st Saturdays at the museum, students will share with the community their cross cultural research of celebrations surrounding Halloween. Daniel Bishop, the Storyteller, will engage in haunting stories of the regions.

Related links:

• USU Museum of Anthropology
• USU Anthropology Program
• USU Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology
• USU College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Contact: Molly Cannon, molly.cannon@usu.edu