The National Ranching Heritage Center will host an old-fashioned Harvest Festival from 4 to 7 p.m., Oct. 30, during the 3^nd annual Heritage Halloween at the Ranch event. The NRHC is located at 3121 Fourth Street in Lubbock, Texas.

Trick-or-Treaters can fill their bags with period-correct treats as they visit several of the historic structures at the NRHC. Also offered are hay rides through the park, a cake walk at the McLaughlin Arbor and making different fall crafts such as pin wheels and corn husk dolls in the Pitchfork Pavilion.

“Heritage Halloween is an opportunity for children to enjoy the holiday in a safe and educational way,” said event coordinator and Manager of Education Emily Arellano. “As children in costume visit the historic buildings, their treats will be period-correct for each house. For example, at the 1909 Barton House, volunteers will be handing out Hershey’s Kisses, which were developed in 1907. At the 1886 Las Escarbadas division of the XIT Ranch, Trick or Treaters will receive Tootsie Rolls, which were developed in 1896.”

Arellano added that the community has been very supportive of this event. “The Maize is providing corn and shocks to decorate the historical park and the Ranch Hosts volunteers will demonstrate traditional activities such as pulling taffy,” she said.

Cogdells General Store will be open with Halloween decorations, gifts and fall merchandise.

Heritage Halloween is free to the public, but donations are welcome at the door. For additional information, contact Emily at (806) 742-0498 or by e-mail at emily.arellano@ttu.edu.

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