History and Haunts at the Overholser Mansion

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Visit the Henry and Anna Overholser Mansion during the month of October for History and Haunts at the Overholser! These evening tours at the historic home will take place on Saturday, October 8, 15 and 22, as well as Friday and Saturday, October 28 and 29, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Each evening will begin with a brief introduction in the carriage house, followed by an after-hours tour of the mansion. Visitors will see the home in its nighttime splendor, learn the history of the home and its former occupants, and discover why some say they are still roaming the halls! The tour will give time for guests to explore the historic home on their own.

Tickets will go on sale for History and Haunts on September 9 for Preservation Oklahoma members and on September 16 for the general public. Tickets are $25 per person and each night is limited to 30 attendees. Tickets are nonrefundable. Visit overholsermansion.org/history-and-haunts for more information and to purchase tickets. The Henry and Anna Overholser Mansion is located at 405 NW 15th St. in Oklahoma City.

Preservation Oklahoma, Inc. is the state’s only private, nonprofit membership organization that is dedicated to promoting, supporting and coordinating historic preservation activities throughout the state. To learn more about Preservation Oklahoma, please visit www.preservationok.org.

The Henry and Anna Overholser Mansion is an affiliate of the Oklahoma Historical Society. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit www.okhistory.org.