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Brown House is back with fall exhibits

by | Oct 17, 2024 | Area News, Latest

Orson Welles’ legendary 1938 “War of the Worlds” radio drama is highlighted in an exhibit, The Magic and Mystery of Early 20th-century Entertainment, at the Brown House now through Nov. 7.

The Brown House Visitor Center in Wylie is opening two exciting new exhibits, each steeped in history and intrigue, which are sure to entertain visitors this fall.

One of the exhibits, titled “Mourning and Funeral Customs of the Victorian Era,” delves into the somber yet fascinating traditions surrounding death during the late 19th and early 20th centuries

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