History
Events for October 30, 2025
Hauntings and History at Hoyt-Barnum
Stamford History Center 1508 High Ridge Road, StamfordHauntings and History at Hoyt-Barnum is back the night before Halloween! The Stamford History Center hosts this annual event in Stamford’s oldest dwelling the Hoyt-Barnum House. This interactive tour highlights the hardships of Colonial life and includes spooky stories, such as the tale of Stamford's witch, Elizabeth Clawson. Learn about the house's historical background, and […]
Hauntings and History at Hoyt-Barnum
Stamford History Center 1508 High Ridge Road, StamfordHauntings and History at Hoyt-Barnum is back the night before Halloween! The Stamford History Center hosts this annual event in Stamford’s oldest dwelling the Hoyt-Barnum House. This interactive tour highlights the hardships of Colonial life and includes spooky stories, such as the tale of Stamford's witch, Elizabeth Clawson. Learn about the house's historical background, and […]
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Reading by Washington Irving
Step into the shadows of legend as the ghost of Washington Irving himself rises to recount his chilling tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Gather in our historic barn, where flickering lantern light set the perfect stage for the Headless Horseman to ride again. This special performance features an abbreviated, family-friendly reading of Irving’s classic […]
Hauntings and History at Hoyt-Barnum
Stamford History Center 1508 High Ridge Road, StamfordHauntings and History at Hoyt-Barnum is back the night before Halloween! The Stamford History Center hosts this annual event in Stamford’s oldest dwelling the Hoyt-Barnum House. This interactive tour highlights the hardships of Colonial life and includes spooky stories, such as the tale of Stamford's witch, Elizabeth Clawson. Learn about the house's historical background, and […]

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