Halloween on Beacon Hill

I have lived in Boston for several years now, but I did not know that Beacon Hill is such a happening place on Halloween. This year I ended up on Beacon Hill on the night of Halloween because I was helping out with Boston By Foot's "Beacon Hill With A Boo" tour.

The tour itself fits in with the Halloween spirit very well, uncovering the stories of mystery and murder that still haunt the neighborhood. While listening to these stories, we walked through the usually quiet streets of Beacon Hill now filled with crowds of people dressed in costumes. It seemed like the entire population of greater Boston has gathered on the hill. Almost every house proudly displayed carved pumpkins on their steps and spider webs spread across the windows. The neighborhood residents sat around on their doorsteps sipping wine and giving out candy to children. Even Senator John Kerry, who lives in Louisburg Square, came out to greet the crowds gathered at his doorsteps while someone from his house was offering candy.

After the tour ended, Nick and I spent more time walking the streets of Beacon Hill. I particularly enjoyed a little garden on Chestnut Street where a headless knight and ghosts flying overhead greeted the passers by.