Squires CastleOctober is a month filled with ‘can’t miss events.’  Whether it is haunted hayrides at Lake Metroparks FarmPark, a Poe Story at Garfield NHS, trick or treat activities at LCHS or a visit to Patterson’s for pumpkins and cornstalks, October has much to offer throughout Lake County.  Back for a third straight season is an evening of ghost stories at Fairport Harbor’s own Booseum – the lighthouse.  The event sold out its October 27th evening and has added a second night on October 26th.  Limited spaces are still available- first come-first serve.  E-mail keeper@fairportharborlighthouse.org or call 440-354-4825 on a Tuesday afternoon and leave a message.  The event is open to adults only and will include some light snacks and beverages prior to the program.

Test your County Ghostly I.Q.

  • This 525 acre property was an 1890s weekend retreat know as River Farm Estate.  Said to be haunted, can you name this never completed famous park structure?
  • Can you name the veiled lady of Kirtland’s Historic North Cemetery?
  • Can you name any of the six haunted buildings on this Lake County campus dating back to the 1850s?
  • What was the name of the keepers son who haunts this Fairport sentinel?
  • Who is named on the solitary grave-site found on Hart Road?

Submitted by Dan Maxson

News-Herald Media Blogger – Local Lore by Max

Volunteer- FHHS / Fairport Harbor Lighthouse & Marine Museum