Kaitlyn Lennox joins us to discuss her personal love of Halloween and her passion for preserving the history of the holiday through Heirloom Hallowe’en, a traveling museum of rare artifacts spanning from the 1830s to the mid-20th century. We explore her earliest Halloween memories, what drew her to collecting antique Halloween pieces, and how she determines what belongs in a museum-worthy collection. Kaitlyn walks us through the evolution of Halloween’s visual language over time, shares some of the most fascinating artifacts visitors encounter, and reveals the forgotten traditions and party games that made early celebrations so special. Plus, she discusses the unique challenges of running a mobile exhibit and what she hopes people feel walking out of a Heirloom Hallowe’en exhibition.
Episode 95 – Kaitlyn Lennox | Heirloom Hallowe’en Museum
