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Neighborhood Walking Tour

Downtown Ghost Tour
2023-10-02 17:30:00 2023-10-02 19:30:00 America/New_York Neighborhood Walking Tour Explore the spooky history of Columbus’ neighborhoods with historians Doreen Uhas-Sauer and Tom Betti in this Halloween-themed walking tour. Meet in the atrium of Main Library. Main Library -

Monday, October 02
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-02 17:30:00 2023-10-02 19:30:00 America/New_York Neighborhood Walking Tour Explore the spooky history of Columbus’ neighborhoods with historians Doreen Uhas-Sauer and Tom Betti in this Halloween-themed walking tour. Meet in the atrium of Main Library. Main Library -

Explore the spooky history of Columbus’ neighborhoods with historians Doreen Uhas-Sauer and Tom Betti in this Halloween-themed walking tour. Meet in the atrium of Main Library.

Explore the spooky history of Columbus’ neighborhoods with historians Doreen Uhas-Sauer and Tom Betti in this Halloween-themed walking tour. Meet in the atrium of Main Library.

Note: This tour involves walking outside the library. Please wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for weather. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Local History & Genealogy |

Main Library
Phone: 614-645-2275
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Mon, Sep 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 29 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 30 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 01 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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