Ghost Tours Popular Pastime this Fall in Williamsburg
Where better to participate in a thrilling Ghost Tour than Williamsburg, Virginia, the home of America’s past.This fall embark on a Ghost Tour at Colonial Williamsburg, where you can enjoy ghost stories and colonial legends. The beautiful scenery, authentic costume and buildings, as well as interactive elements make a visit to this historic town a perfect fall getaway.
Some of the most popular Ghost Tours include:
Cry Witch: This event is a recreation of the 1706 trial of Grace Sherwood, known as “the Virginia Witch.” Attendees can ask questions, weigh the evidence and are left with deciding whether Sherwood is guilty or innocent.
Ghosts Amongst Us: During this one-hour candlelit walking tour historian Carson Hudson discussed Colonial Virginians’ beliefs in the supernatural and the existence of witches throughout the 17th and early 18th centuries. During a special event on October 28 guests will also learn about the Virginia witchcraft inquiries. Some stories and tales during this tour may not be suitable for younger children.
Listen My Children: Legends, Myths and Fables for Families: A 45-minute gathering offering fun and interesting stories the whole family can enjoy. Storytellers weave their words by firelight highlighting legends, myths and fables from centuries past.
Tavern Ghost Walk: A guide depicts dramatic tales of ghosts that are purported to still haunt modern day Williamsburg.
Lantern Tours: During this tour guests will explore the shops and workplaces of Williamsburg’s trade’s people, all by candlelight. Guests will learn about the technology of the trades that created Williamsburg’s economy as well as the crafters who formed the area’s “silent majority.”
Crime and Punishment: A walking tour that explore 18th century justice to the justice of today. You’ll go back in time as you meet three people from the past who share their experience from actual cases from the 18th century Virginia courts.
Plan your Williamsburg vacation today to enjoy these fall ghost tours and many other exciting Williamsburg attractions.

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