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ROCKFORD — Hundreds of families filled the Victorian Village on Midway Village Museum’s grounds on Saturday for the annual All Hallows’ Eve.
The trick-or-treating tradition dates back to 1987 at the museum, 6799 Guilford Road. It’s estimated to draw between 4,000 and 5,000 people to traverse the grounds in costume and collect candy, play games or take wagon rides.
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Although the event doesn’t tie into Midway Village’s daily mission of preserving and promoting Rockford’s history, it does help families learn about what the museum has to offer on its grounds.
“Because the village is tucked away here behind the museum center, a lot of people aren’t really aware that we do have this historic village where you can step back in time to the late 1800s,” said Luke Fredrickson, marketing director for Midway Village Museum. “This is just a great way to get people out here and see what we all have to offer.”
Next up for Midway is its Evening of Illumination on Saturday, Nov. 2, when you can learn about the darker side of Victorian life.
For now, here’s a look at All Hallows’ Eve through images:
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