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From ghost tours to haunted histories to magic shows, we're thrilled to bring you a host of programs to celebrate the Halloween season! Not only will you enjoy one of these spooky events, but all programs are hosted in our historic (and haunted) Stimson-Green Mansion, located in the heart of Seattle's First Hill neighborhood.

Learn more about these events below!

“History and Horror: Tragedies and Creepy Coincidences in Capitol Hill History"

From ghost sightings to suspected murder to shady dealings, join us for a collection of harrowing tales from Capitol Hill’s history, presented by Tom Heuser! In his lecture, Tom, architectural historian and co-founder of the Capitol Hill Historical Society, shares stories of horrific historical events that he’s come across over the years as a resident and steward of historic Capitol Hill. In addition, he’ll share accounts of his own strange experiences in the pursuit of history and preservation.

• October 1 at 7:30 pm (Doors at 7:00 pm)

Terrifying Tales Presented by Horror Writers Association of Seattle

Join us for a night of harrowing stories, written by local horror writers! Presented by the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation and the Horror Writers Association Seattle Chapter, local horror writers will take over Stimson-Green for an evening filled with twisted tales, all set in haunted houses. Kick-start your spooky season with this reading of original stories about the things that go bump when the lights go out at the mansion.

• October 7 at 7:30 pm (Doors at 7:00 pm)

Halloween Trivia & Costume Party

Join us for a night of spooky trivia at the historic (and haunted) Stimson-Green Mansion! We’re bringing you some of the best trivia in town hosted by Head in the Clouds Pop-Up Trivia, founded by two “Jeopardy!” champions. Grab your friends, don a costume, and enjoy a night of creepy trivia in this historic Mansion.

• October 8 at 7:30 pm (Doors at 7:00 pm)

"Listening in the Dark: Stories of American Spiritualism from 1848-1926"

Part history lecture, part magic show! Explore the origins of the Spiritualism movement with David Hirata, professional magician and storyteller. We will delve into the movement’s beginnings in the Victorian world, meet the mediums who gave voice to the ghosts, and discover what happens when a solace for grief becomes mass entertainment. In addition to his speech, David’s magic will bring classic Spiritualism practices such as psychic vibrations and “spirit readings” to life before your very eyes.

• October 14 at 7:30 pm (Doors at 7:00 pm)

• October 27 at 7:30 pm (Doors at 7:00 pm)

Silent Reading Night with Haunted Burrow Books AND Friends of The Seattle Public Library Pop-Up Shop

What's better than reading in a historic (and haunted) house? Bring your books, knitting, journals, sketchbooks, chessboard, or any other quiet activity and enjoy them in the quiet company of others. We’ll have live piano in our historic library and quieter spaces throughout the house. Find a place to sit amongst the antiques and spend the evening in quiet community with others. We’ll also be joined by Haunted Burrow Books, a pop-up bookstore in Seattle focusing on horror, fantasy, and other moody books!

• October 22 at 7:00 pm

Ghost Tours of the Stimson-Green Mansion

The Stimson-Green Mansion has its own fair share of ghostly inhabitants. At the ripe old age of 125 years old, how could it not? But as anyone who's worked here will tell you, the Mansion's ghosts are all friendly... mostly. On this ghost tour, hear true stories of eerie encounters with the ghosts who call the Stimson-Green Mansion home.

• October 29 at 7:00 pm (Doors at 6:30 pm)

• October 29 at 8:30 pm (Doors at 8:00 pm)

[Seattle] The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation is excited to announce it was awarded a grant from the Rhode Island based 1772 Foundation to support a feasibility study and business plan to assist the creation of a historic property redevelopment program in Washington State. Since its founding in 1976, the Washington Trust has identified real estate involvement as a method to further our mission, diversify funding, and assist preservation efforts around the state. We are thrilled for this unique opportunity to engage a consultant to assist the Trust in identifying how a historic property redevelopment program can benefit historic properties around the state of Washington and expand the reach and impact of our existing programs. “The Trust has been a statewide leader in saving historic resources through advocacy and education,” notes Chris Moore, executive director of the Washington Trust. “Adding the ability to actively acquire properties in need of rehabilitation is the logical next step for us organizationally and is directly aligned with our mission.” Mary Anthony, executive director of The 1772 Foundation explained, "The Foundation firmly believes that active real estate intervention of the kind practiced by historic properties redevelopment programs is critically important to the field of historic preservation. Our grant recipients partner with local stakeholders to work on issues of economic and community development, equitable housing, Smart Growth, and land conservation, to name a few. Their entrepreneurial approach means our grantees are saving more historic buildings than ever before." B. Danforth Ely, president of The 1772 Foundation, noted, "The 1772 Foundation has been making grants to historic properties redevelopment programs for more than a decade. This year, about a third of our grant recipients will use their awards to conduct feasibility studies or produce business or operating plans. 1772 is pleased to help more and more preservation organizations explore the revolving fund option and how it would be best implemented in their communities to save buildings and help turn around neighborhoods." Washington Trust for Historic Preservation is a statewide, tax exempt 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 1976 to safeguard Washington's historic places through advocacy, education, collaboration and stewardship. For more information on the programs of the Washington Trust visit preservewa.org or call 206-624-9449.