Dates & times
All times are local to the venue · America/Chicago
- 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
These are the previously published dates. Check the organizer for a new edition.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 5:30–7:00 PM CDT. The event listing describes the programme as 90 minutes.
Haunted History Talk at Fairlawn Mansion considers the Twin Ports’ eerie places
Old and abandoned buildings are the starting point for the Haunted History Talk at Fairlawn Mansion, a 90-minute program about local places with haunted reputations and the unease they can inspire.
Local stories and an investigative tool
The talk looks across Duluth and Superior rather than concentrating solely on Fairlawn. The organizers have not named the individual locations on the program, but describe a discussion of why old places can feel unsettling and what makes people consider a place haunted.
Afterward, guests can watch a demonstration of dowsing rods, which the organizers describe as a tool used in paranormal investigations. It is a chance to see the tool presented in that context, not proof that a place is haunted.
Further reading: Haunted History Talk at Fairlawn Mansion ↗ · Haunted History Talk at Fairlawn Mansion - Oct 28, 2026 - Superior Chamber & Visitors Bureau, WI ↗
A house with several histories
Fairlawn itself was completed in 1891 as the home of Martin and Grace Pattison and their six children. The Queen Anne Victorian mansion later served as the Superior Children’s Home from 1920 to 1962.
That history gives the venue a local context distinct from the October talk’s broader subject. Superior Historic Properties also lists a separate after-dark mansion tour on October 27; the October 28 event is described as a talk and demonstration, not that tour.
Further reading: SHP About Us ↗ · Calendar ↗ · Haunted History Talk at Fairlawn Mansion ↗
The October 28 program
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · Fairlawn Mansion
- Haunted-history talk about places in Duluth and Superior, followed by a live demonstration of dowsing rods.
Planning for the talk
Book online
Tickets may be purchased online through Superior Historic Properties. For booking questions, call 715-394-5712.
Haunted History Talk at Fairlawn Mansion - Oct 28, 2026 - Superior Chamber & Visitors Bureau, WI ↗
Spooky dress encouraged
Costumes are welcome, but full-face masks and inflatable costumes are not allowed. Refreshments will be provided.
Haunted History Talk at Fairlawn Mansion - Oct 28, 2026 - Superior Chamber & Visitors Bureau, WI ↗ · Haunted History Talk at Fairlawn Mansion ↗
Getting to Fairlawn
Destination and directions
The talk is at Fairlawn Mansion, 906 E 2nd St, Superior, WI. Use the map links to calculate directions from your starting point. For parking or event accessibility questions, contact Superior Historic Properties at 715-394-5712.
Haunted History Talk at Fairlawn Mansion - Oct 28, 2026 - Superior Chamber & Visitors Bureau, WI ↗
Before you make a plan
When is the Haunted History Talk?
It is Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Central time.
Haunted History Talk at Fairlawn Mansion - Oct 28, 2026 - Superior Chamber & Visitors Bureau, WI ↗ · Haunted History Talk at Fairlawn Mansion ↗
Is this a tour of Fairlawn Mansion?
The October 28 event is advertised as a talk followed by a demonstration, not as a mansion tour. A separate after-dark tour is listed for October 27.
Can I wear a costume?
Spooky attire is encouraged, but full-face masks and inflatable costumes are not permitted.
Haunted History Talk at Fairlawn Mansion - Oct 28, 2026 - Superior Chamber & Visitors Bureau, WI ↗
How can I ask about accessibility or age suitability?
Contact Superior Historic Properties at 715-394-5712 with questions about your needs or whether the program is suitable for a child.
Haunted History Talk at Fairlawn Mansion - Oct 28, 2026 - Superior Chamber & Visitors Bureau, WI ↗
Location & Google Maps
Fairlawn Mansion
906 E 2nd St, Superior, WI
Map search by venue and address. Check the organiser’s entrance details before travelling.