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Celebrate Halloween Regency style with this scary spin on a Jane Austen classic. Bring a picnic dinner and your best Halloween costume to take in this spooky movie on the lawn of Dumbarton House!
Why do we feature Jane Austen movies at Dumbarton House? The “Federal period” is the American equivalent of the “Regency period” in the United Kingdom. Despite the ocean separating us, cultural and political ties remained strong between the United States and Britain throughout the nineteenth century. Because of the overlap in time and context, we can use Austen’s stories to better understand our history and life in early Washington D.C.
What you need to know:
- Movie is rated PG-13 for zombie violence
- No outside alcohol or glass
- Picnics welcome. Outside alcohol is strictly forbidden
- Dress warm as event is outdoors
- Warm beverages and snacks available for purchase
- Blankets are encouraged. Visitors with chairs will be seated on the gravel path and at the back of the lawn.
- No dogs and no smoking allowed
- Tickets are non-refundable
- In the event of rain, event will be canceled by 3pm via social media with a rain date of October 25th
- Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
- Movie will begin at sunset approximately 6:30 p.m.