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Nightmare on Main: Villains: Madness, Mayhem and Murder
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(21 reviews)- Scare Factor
- Moderately Scary
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- Charity / NOT For Profit
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- Haunted Houses, Theaters & Plays, Ghost Tours, Kids Parties, Other Events
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- Wheelchair Accessible, Indoor Event(s), Touching Not Allowed, Free Parking
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Discover the Madness, Mayhem and Murder of several historical19th century crimes.
From Chicago to London experience these bone chilling stories including some that have yet to be solved. These true stories of , Burke and Hare, H.H. Holmes, Lizzie Borden and more will be revealed. Email Haunt Owner
Oct 26 Cemetery Crawl meet at museum at noon.
Oct 27 Villains: The Rest of the Story 19th Century Crimes Lecture 4 p.m.
Nov. 1 Mystery History Trivia and spelling bee 7 p.m. popcorn provided
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Hours of Operation: Villains and Criminology Daytime Exhibition
open Fri, Sat, Sun 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission Costs: $10 adults $7 students and seniors $5 groups
Payments Accepted: Cash, Credit Cards, Debit Cards
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Review This HauntEmail Verified Scary killers from history
Creepy stories from historical murderers. Some well known, some likely new to you. Starts with H. H. Holmes, known as the "The Devil in the White City" and moves on backwards and forwards in time and around the world. Some murdered for money, some for the thrill, some - who knows! Not a lot of "Boo!" scary or over-the-top gore, but scary real life to make you think.
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2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Villains is very creepy
The dramatic scenes are about famous crimes. The actors are excellent. The sets and lighting are extremely well done. My favorites scenes are Burke and Hare and Lizzie Borden. Don't miss this show.
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Email Verified A GREAT show about the MAD infamous VILLAINS from the PAST!!
Going back in time to met some infamous villains.... what a great show and great portrayals! They captured the “madness” of each villain! Only one weekend left to see.
Posted September 2019Scare Factor: 
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Email Verified Hauntings in Connecticut
This was a great show and exhibit. The museum does a tremendous amount of work to create some amazing sets to illustrate the ghostly stories.
Posted October 2018Scare Factor: Fun Factor: Haunt Value:
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Email Verified Sometimes history is really scary
Great presentation of witches and witchcraft in history and literature. Really well done dioramas, great live actors portraying witch trials and executions. Pretty scary while also educational. I wouldn't take small kids (take them on Saturday 10/14 at 2 for kids tour), but older kids should be fine. A super value for your $10. And it all goes to support this terrific little museum.
Posted October 2017Scare Factor: Fun Factor: Haunt Value: Length of Event: 45-60 minutes Time Visited: 5PM - 9PM Would Recommend: Yes Suitable For Kids: Yes
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Great Halloween Fun for every family
Super cool haunted house in a really neat museum. Great effort by the Windham Textile Museum to create a fun, spooky and engaging exhibit that will be a really nice experience for any family. Go check it out on Friday the 13th!!! (Also Sat 10/14)
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Email Verified The Truth is Scarier than Fiction
This is the perfect haunted house because it's scary for those who like scares, but not for those who don't. That might sound contradictory, but here the scares comes from the history, When you enter, you enter a world of fantasy until the terrifying truth dawns on you....this is reality. That fact is the true horror. At first, it is just a museum tour where history comes to life, literally, including with live actors talking about "Macbeth" with Shakespeare himself and the horror of superstition. It seems innocent enough till you go upstairs. Upstairs, history comes alive as you watch an actual witch trial from the accusation of the witch to the burning. It is very much like a play. Then you go in the maze where you see the execution of the witches. You also see prisoners reaching out for you, crying for you to help them. But you can't. All reality. You are left with the reality that this happens all the time, still. Suddenly, you realize that you are the one with the choice in life and these true horrors happened not because of monsters under the bed, but because of humans and fear of the unknown.
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Email Verified A spooktastic haunt!
This haunt executes a mix of SCARE and TRUE events that happened in history and how horrific they were... These people are very professional and all the witches scenes are PHENOMENAL!
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Email Verified Enjoyed Nightmare on Main: Witches
Like last year, I completely enjoyed the Mill Museum's Nightmare on Main: Witches in 2017. The whole experience is focused on who were really called witches, both in history and literature, especially the women tried and executed as witches in CT. Also as a practicing Pagan, I found the event historically accurate and respectful of my spiritual beliefs. It's not too scary for young children and I plan to go again with my friends who have yet to attend.
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To be spooked or not to be spooked
It was educational and it was an insteresting history lesson. Some scenes were right on and the 2 actresses were superb,,,,I can't wait to go back.
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Email Verified A history lesson both subtle and blunt
Experience the walk-thru and you'll witness unbelievable and gruesome stories of witch frenzy in 17th century New England. You'll set to wondering how Puritan settlers could get so wrapped up in religion-based fear and frenzy over witches, the Devil's handmaidens. Seriously, not for small children. Then cap it off in a fun and creepy turn with the popular witch stereotype, hooked nose, frizzed hair and bad, bad teeth--the whole thing. A grim history lesson with a riotous finale.
Posted October 2017Scare Factor: Fun Factor: Haunt Value: Length of Event: 45-60 minutes Time Visited: 5PM - 9PM Would Recommend: Yes Suitable For Kids: No
Educational!
All of the actors/actresses are great!!!! Very will researched and played out! Great job everyone!
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Everything the Mill Museum does is top rate!
Not only is this an educational performance, it is very entertaining, too! One may have to return to read all the info available. I am proud and grateful this great museum is in my neck of the woods!
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