Columbia’s history of bewitching tales, superstitions, and haunting lore.

The 2020 theme, Authentic Illusions, traversed downtown Columbia, exploring the borough’s history of bewitching tales, superstitions, and haunting lore.

The foundation of Columbia was built on the legends passed down by our ancestors, and it is their memoirs that teach us the history that lies beneath every brick this town was built with. We stepped back into the ominous veil to converse with the spirits of the other worlds to obtain the secrets they hold.

The darkened brick pavements and hollowed alleys altered reality as guests were approached by relics from the past and allowed themselves to be immersed in the history of our ancestors to reveal the authenticity within the haunting illusions.

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Photo Album – “Authentic Illusions” ~

Our photo album from Authentic Illusions, our 2020 event. To open the slideshow, please click on any image ~

Man on the street
Man and a woman
Woman sitting
Woman at a table
Two children lying on a matress
Man and two children
Woman servant with back to camera
Woman lounges in a chair
Woman
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Press ~

On Sunday, October 18, 2020, reporter Jeremy Jenkins interviewed Rebecca Wright about this year’s Haunted Lantern Tour. The interview aired over local NBC affiliate, WGAL, Channel 8. Take a look!