Tarleton’s Gordon Center Plans Halloween Trunk or Treat

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

STEPHENVILLE, Texas —Tarleton State University’s W.K. Gordon Center for the Industrial History of Texas in Thurber is hosting its Fourth Annual Halloween trunk or treat at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31.

Admission is free, costumes are encouraged, and the event is suitable for all ages.

Staff and guests over 10 years of age are asked to wear face coverings or shields and physical distancing protocols dictate a limited number of guests in the building at a time. Candy will be prepacked into individual zip-lock bags to reduce contact between guests.

Weather permitting, candy distribution will be on the museum parking lot with alternative parking available to ensure the safety of all participants.

Follow the W.K. Gordon Center on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/wkgordoncenter for activity hours and updates.

The W.K. Gordon Center, located in historic Thurber, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays at exit 367 on Interstate 20 between Fort Worth and Abilene.

Tarleton, founding member of The Texas A&M University System, provides a student-focused, value-driven education marked by academic innovation and a dedication to transform today’s scholars into tomorrow’s leaders. It offers degree programs to more than 14,000 students at Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Midlothian, RELLIS Academic Alliance in Bryan, and online, emphasizing real-world learning experiences that address societal needs while maintaining its core values of tradition, integrity, civility, excellence, leadership and service.

Contact: Phil Riddle
817-484-4415
[email protected]

A founding member of The Texas A&M System, Tarleton State is breaking records — in enrollment, research, scholarship, athletics, philanthropy and engagement — while transforming the lives of nearly 17,000 students in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Bryan and online. True to Tarleton’s values of excellence, integrity and respect, academic programs emphasize real world learning and address regional, state and national needs.
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