Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum holds annual easter egg hunt
WESTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — Coming off a night of severe storms in the northern part of the state, hundreds of children and families took advantage of the clearer skies and spent their Easter Sunday afternoon at the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum (TALA) for its 15th annual Easter egg hunt.
Michelle Graham, the filming and events manager at TALA, told 12 News that about 10,000 eggs were scattered around the lawn for the event. Children were separated into different areas and age ranges and rushed to pick up as many eggs as they could when the horn sounded off at 1 p.m.
'We're such a beautiful historic landmark here in Weston, West Virginia, we want people to come here and feel like they are a part of this community hub, just like it was when it was in operation,' Graham said.
Easter Party held at Clarksburg City Park
Although one of the largest events at the asylum, TALA is hosting several more community events throughout the year on top of its usual schedule of paranormal and historic tours.
Mother's Day special on May 11
Father's Day car show on June 15
Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum Flea Market from Aug. 1 through Aug. 3
You can find the asylum's full schedule of events and tours here.
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