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The Customs and History of the Day of the Dead

El Día de los Muertos

2025-10-25 11:00:00 2025-10-25 13:00:00 America/New_York The Customs and History of the Day of the Dead Learn about the customs and history of the Day of the Dead. Please register. Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Saturday, October 25
11:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-25 11:00:00 2025-10-25 13:00:00 America/New_York The Customs and History of the Day of the Dead Learn about the customs and history of the Day of the Dead. Please register. Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Stafford Branch

Stafford Meeting Room

Learn about the customs and history of the Day of the Dead. Please register.

Day of the Dead, or El Día de los Muertos, is a traditional Latin American holiday celebrating the lives of loved ones who have passed away. Learn about this vibrant and culturally rich holiday, view an ofrenda, and sample hot chocolate and pan de muertos (dead bread). Please register. 

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Discussion | General | Food | Cultural Heritage & Celebrations |

TAGS: | HispanicHeritageMonth |

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