Ghost Trails, Storytelling and Haunted Sites
Montgomery, Alabama’s haunted history comes to life in October with ghost trails, storytelling festivals, haunted trolley rides and ghost walks through historical neighborhoods, many in North Alabama. Families can experience a variety of events and trails that pay homage to the state’s ghostly history.
Hear ghost stories from master storyteller Kathryn Tucker Windham at the 32nd Annual Tale Telling Festival in Selma. “A really good ghost story will leave you asking, ‘could that really be true’,” said Windham. Visitors can experience a rare moonlit tour of the famous ghost town Old Cahawba, while the Black Belt Ghost Trail showcases dozens of haunted sites that include homes, restaurants, cemeteries and Civil War sites.
The Alabama Tourism Department offers the following list of ghostly events taking place this month across the state.
Athens 5th Annual " Historic Haunts Walk" — October 4, 12, 14, 19
This annual Historic Haunts Walk begins at the Houston Library and includes tales of paranormal activity at 12 local structures. Hear about the college student who fell to her death and is said to still wander the halls at Athens University. Each walk is approximately 90 minutes and begins at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $5. For more information contact Jeanette Dunnavant, Limestone County Tourism 256.232.5411 or jeanette@tourathens.com
Huntsville Ghost Walking Tour – Fridays/Saturdays in October
Participants will hear stories of Huntsville’s haunted past while walking along in the Old Town Historic District. New for 2010, the Huntsville Ghost Walk offers a one hour trolley tour through Huntsville’s haunted past. Reservations should be made in advance by purchasing tickets at Harrison Brothers Hardware Store at 124 South Side Square. Adult tickets are $12 and children 10 and under can ride for $10. Seating is limited. All tours begin promptly at 6 p.m.
The walking tours take place on Friday nights as well as Saturday nights. Trolley tours will only be offered on Saturday nights. Tickets for the walking tours are $8 for adults, $6 for children 12 and under. Call 256.509.3940 or visit http://www.huntsvilleghostwalk.com/ for more information.
A Sweetwater Ghost Walk 2010 in Florence - October 1-31
Ghost tours of this beautiful old plantation will be given during October. A walking tour will take visitors around the grounds of the stately home. Monies raised from this event will go toward the restoration of the mansion. Walks are Monday-Thursday 7 pm to 11 pm. Friday and Saturdays 7 pm to 12 am. Adults: $25, Children: (under 12) $10, Students (college and high school) $10. http://sweetwaterghostwalk.blogspot.com/
History and Haunts Trolley Tour- Oct. 29th
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Depart at Cold Water Books, Tuscumbia
Corner of Sixth and Main Street
Tickets $10
Proceeds benefit local historic preservation efforts by the Colbert County Historical Landmarks Foundation.
Details: 256-383-2525 or 256-383-0783
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