Zombies in Lincoln Park. Trust me. I saw them with my own eyes. Michael Jackson made an appearance too, at least in spirit, as the zombies recreated the infamous “Thriller” dance right there in Lincoln Park. Similar spirits were all over town on Oct. 11 and 12 during the annual Ghost Walk hosted by the Sullivan Munce Cultural Center.
The town was abuzz as we made stops around town and heard stories about the Zionsville of old. Historic tales with a ghostly twist. My favorite was that of Autie Katie whispering “Please bring me water,” as she reappeared near the Brown House on Elm Street after being burned in a fire. Abraham Lincoln also showed up later on the tour with his son, who died 3 years before the great president. They were both on the funeral train that passed through Zionsville from Washington, D.C. on the way to Illinois. That thought was not exactly pleasant, but an interesting tidbit, just like the other fun tales on the tour.
Even though you may have missed the Ghost Walk this year, the historic tales will continue each week as we share a “Back in the Day” story with the help of Cynthia Young, Sullivan Munce Cultural Center director. If you haven’t already discovered this gem in town, I encourage you to stop by and check out the exhibits and also the artisan boutique. At the Sullivan Munce you can learn about the unique history of the village with a new ongoing exhibit called “A Place called Zionsville.” It also offers a genealogy library to help you trace your roots or learn the story of your historic home in downtown. Art classes and fun events also take place. Mark your calendar to attend the Artisans’ Fare coming up on Nov. 22 and 23.
I wonder what new tales around town I will discover next week. And my wandering continues…