During the third annual “Ghost Walk”, walk through the Mansion’s stately rooms and meet “members” of the Warner family, including the “ghost” of Fred Warner and his wife, Rhoda, as they tell you about their lives and deaths. Other costumed mourners will describe the many traditions associated with death in the Victorian era, including rules about behavior, clothing, house decorations, foods, and superstitions.
View some “special” guests attending a mourning feast in the dining room, and find out what happened to the first Baby Warner, identified on his tombstone at Oakwood Cemetery, only as “Baby”. Be sure to give your condolences to the sad mourners on your way out.
While waiting to enter the Mansion, get acquainted with Michigan Governor Fred Warner’s family by reading his family’s tombstones located on the front lawn and viewing up close the hearse loaned by Heeney-Sundquist for this special occasion.
New this year, and sure to attract many visitors, The Michigan Ghost Watchers will give a special presentation in the Carriage House on paranormal activities they have experienced in and around southeast Michigan. The Farmington Historical Commission will sponsor a cozy fire pit and renowned Lansing-area story teller Anne Gnagy, will be telling her tales. Cider and donuts will be located in the seasonally-decorated Gazebo this year. For a nominal fee Tarot card readers will be available on the Mansion side porch.
The cost to enjoy the house and grounds on this special night is $12 per person or $10 if purchased before the event at the Farmington City Hall. This program is recommended for ages 8 and above, and all paid ticket holders in line at 9:30 p.m. will be admitted to the house.
For more information about the Mansion and its events, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/governor.mansion, visit www.ci.farmington.mi.us, or contact the Farmington City Clerk’s Office at 248-474-5500, ext. 2225.
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