Ghostly Tours & Events

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Tours and Events:

Ghost Tours of Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County: Follow your guide down the dark streets of Harpers Ferry on a nighttime lantern-guided tour laced with tales of lingering spirits of the Civil War. Contact (304) 725-8019 or visit www.harpersferryghost.20m.com.

Time Travelers Haunted History of Wheeling, Ohio County: Try your own hand as a paranormal investigative assistant on this haunted hike, using hand-held equipment to measure paranormal activity. Contact Diane Davis Darnley or Ashley McDonald at (304) 277-5322 or hauntedhistoryofwheeling@yahoo.com.

Moundsville Prison's All Night Ghost Hunts, Marshall County: Roam the halls and cells of the gothic structure that once housed many of the nation’s most dangerous criminals. Walk with experienced paranormal investigators as they use the latest technology to explore the spirits from the darker side of humanity. Or explore on your own - if you dare! Ghost Hunts are open to the public, age 18 years and up. From April through November, Tuesday through Sunday, you can experience the chill of cold steel bars during daylight tours or call to book a night tour. Contact (304) 845-6200, www.wvpentours.com.

Tomlinson Run State Park Haunted Campground Wagon Ride, New Manchester, Hancock County: Oct. 24 -26, $2 per person. The year-round park offers a forested wilderness area, overhanging sandstone cliffs, and a profusion of wildflowers and wildlife. Recreational facilities in the developed park areas include picnicking, boating, miniature golf, basketball and volleyball courts, swimming, and a campground. Tomlinson Run State Park programs events from April through October. For more information, contact (304) 564-3651, e-mail tomlinsonrun@wvdnr.gov, or visit http://www.tomlinsonrunsp.com.

Haunted Parkersburg Ghost Tour, Wood County: Visit the spirits in their restless places. Hear paranormal tales of the region, including the Banshee of Marrtown, Blennerhassett Haunts, and the alien Indrid Cold. Contact Susan Sheppard, Sheppard@wirefire.com or (304) 428-7978, www.hauntedparkersburg.com.

North Bend Rail Trail Ghost Walk, Cairo, Ritchie County: Take a slow walk into the dark night on the North Bend Rail Trail. The ½-mile flat walk is easy on your feet; the ghostly tales such as the Phantom of Silver Run chilling on your spine. The North Bend Rail Trail is open to pedestrians, equestrians and bicyclists year round. Contact R. C. Marshall Hardware Co., Cairo, (304) 628-3321.

Mothman - Point Pleasant, Mason County: Nearly 40 years later, the flame of the Mothman legend continues to attract believers, skeptics and the curious. The seventh annual Mothman Festival is slated for September 20-21. Visit the Mothman Museum and other super, natural attractions in Point Pleasant. Call (304) 675-3844 to arrange for a guided tour or visit www.mothmanlives.com.

Tamarack Witch Hat Artists Demonstrations, Beckley, Raleigh County: On Oct. 24-26, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., watch the magic that goes into creating enchanting hats for fashionable witches. Demonstrating artisans are Marty Schaerer Batarla (jewelry) and Susanna Robinson (witch hats). The hats, formed from recycled fabric, are available for purchase. The one-stop shop for West Virginia culture, heritage, handcrafts, fine art, regional cuisine and music, Tamarack features a constantly-changing lineup of artist demonstrations, live concerts and exhibitions all year round. For more information, contact 304-256-6843, 1-88 TAMARACK, e-mail services@tamarackwv.com or visit http://www.tamarackwv.com.

Ghost Tours of Lewisburg, Greenbrier County: Take a candlelight tour of haunted homes and sites in the Historic District of Lewisburg. Choose from The Cemetery, The Mansions or the Carnegie Hall Tour. Contact John Luckton (304) 256-TOUR (8687) or visit http://greenbrierwv.com/events/detail/the_ghost_tours_of_lewisburg.

Ghost Tours of Beckley, Raleigh County: See turn-of-the-century haunted sites, including the Raleigh County Courthouse, Coal Baron Mansions, and The 1931 Historic Soldiers and Sailors Theatre (interior tour). Contact John Luckton at (304) 256-TOUR (8687).

Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum (formerly Weston State Hospital), Lewis County: See the grim and gruesome sights in Hospital of Horror, Oct. 1 - Nov. 1. Reported paranormal activity makes this haunted pre-Civil War hospital a 'must' for every ghost hunter. Ghost hunts are offered year round. Heritage tours are offered March 15th - November 1st, 2008. Call to arrange private tours. For information on private tours or special events, contact Rebecca Jordan at (304) 269-5070 or visit their Web site at www.trans-alleghenylunaticasylum.com.

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* PLEASE NOTE: Events are listed by date and location as submitted to the WV Division of Tourism. Dates were provided by event chairpersons, local chambers of commerce, or convention and visitors bureaus and are subject to change. Please confirm the date and location of events you are planning to attend in case an activity has been canceled or rescheduled.