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Broadcast Bash, 85th anniversary of the War of the Worlds broadcast
October 29, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$5 – $10
Rain or Shine!
The Broadcast Bash, celebrating the 85th anniversary of the War of the Worlds broadcast, is here!
It was 85 years ago on Mischief Night when a young director, Orson Welles, captured the attention of the nation through his dramatic radio play based on the novel by H.G. Wells. Local panic was said to have erupted when news spread that aliens from Mars had descended upon Grover’s Mill, NJ – a part of current day West Windsor! Read more about the history here.
Join us for Halloween fun for the whole family, featuring:
Tours of the historic Schenck Farmstead, a 1700s-era property with History Museum and multiple buildings to explore
Halloween crafts and snacks
Live music by Karl Dentino and the Ragtime Relics
Live painting by artist Robert Hummel
Talk by A. Brad Schwartz, author of “Broadcast Hysteria”
Prizes for best costumes*
The reveal of our little martian mascot sculpture, based on Jodi Walker’s winning design
*Costumes are encouraged, but not required!
$10 for adults and $5 for youth ages 3 – 17.
