So much goes into celebrating the FIRST year of the Anoka Halloween tradition in 1920. But it’s the SECOND year that really starts the tradition. Hear what the celebrations were like in 1921, and how it echoes our celebrations today.
Hosts Rebecca Desens, ACHS Executive Director, and Sara Given, ACHS Volunteer Coordinator
Read MoreIn 1979 Karen George became an Anoka Princess and spent the next year driving back and forth from college in Morehead, MN to represent her home town at various events and parades. George shares her journey as a candidate and Princess, how she designed the first Halloween themed float for the city and her lasting connections with Anoka Halloween. Episode originally published Oct 1, 2021.
Hosts Rebecca Desens, ACHS Executive Director, Sara Given, ACHS Volunteer Coordinator and Cindy McKenney, ACHS Office Staff.
Read MoreIn 1979 Karen George became an Anoka Princess and spent the next year driving back and forth from college in Morehead, MN to represent her home town at various events and parades. George shares her journey as a candidate and Princess, how she designed the first Halloween themed float for the city and her lasting connections with Anoka Halloween.
Hosts Rebecca Desens, ACHS Executive Director, Sara Given, ACHS Volunteer Coordinator and Erin McBrien, ACHS Archivist.
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