LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) - The Mount Holly Cemetery Association and Parkview Arts-Science Magnet High School are pleased to announce the 21st Annual "Tales of the Crypt" at Mount Holly Cemetery on October 13.

From 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., watch as history comes alive right in the middle of Little Rock. This year's presentation will feature student actors recreating the lives of Arkansans who have helped shape Little Rock's history.  The students have researched each character and prepared original scripts for the performance under the direction of Tamara Zinck.  Award-winning local costumer Debi Manire will once again provide the historical characters' costumes.

This free event is sponsored by the Mount Holly Cemetery Association and LRSD Parkview Arts-Science Magnet High School

Donations will be accepted, and all of the proceeds go to the maintenance of the Mount Holly Cemetery.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Tommy Terrific will present an educational magic show about famous "Black Cowboys of the Old West." 

The kids will learn about Bill Pickett who invented bulldogging as Tommy does a magic trick with a steer's skull. They will also learn about expert robber Nat Love and Mary Fields, who delivered mail in the Wild West. 

Tommy Terrific will create a world of excitement when he uses his magical lasso and a host of other tricks to highlight Black Americans of the Old West. 

This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. There will be popcorn, prizes and more. All of the festivities will begin at noon on September 12.

For more information, call (501) 683-3610 or email AmandaH@arkansasheritage.org.