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  • Location: Charles County, Maryland

Imagine kayaking the tranquil waters of a secluded cove on the lower Potomac, binoculars in hand, in search of bald eagles, great blue herons, and osprey. As you float along, you spot weathered wood and rusted iron jutting out from the water—they look almost like ribs.

You’re looking at some of the approximately 200 shipwrecks of the Ghost Fleet of the Potomac. Located in Mallows Bay near the Maryland town of Nanjemoy, the Ghost Fleet is the largest and most varied collection of historic shipwrecks in the Western Hemisphere, spanning over three centuries of American shipbuilding.

Mallows Bay is now the most prominent feature of the new Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary, the first national marine sanctuary within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Designated in 2019 by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, the Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary is the first designated sanctuary in 19 years.

Ghost Fleet of the Potomac, Mallows Bay

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Rusted nails and remains of a shipwreck in the Ghost Fleet of the Potomac.

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Local and migratory species of birds and fish flourish in this ecological safe haven.

Ghost Fleet of the Potomac, Mallows Bay

Sunset over Mallows Bay's tranquil waters.

Race to Greatness in World War I

Most of the ships in the Ghost Fleet date back to World War I, when the Wilson administration undertook a rapid shipbuilding program to prepare the United States for war. While World War I began in 1914, the United States did not enter the conflict until April 6, 1917. By that time, German U-Boats were destroying the world’s merchant vessels at the unprecedented rate of more than 200 per month.

Once the United States entered the war, the Wilson administration shifted swiftly into action. On April 16, 1917, the United States Shipping Board created the Emergency Fleet Corporation to ramp up ship production to meet this urgent need.

The Emergency Fleet Corporation created an ambitious plan to hastily construct steel, concrete, and wooden ships to support the war effort. These ships were built in 40 shipyards across 17 states. Wooden steamships were specifically designed to serve as a merchant fleet that could be constructed quickly using the United States’ large timber reserves. But delays and shortages kept the best timber from arriving at shipyards, and many of the shipyards that received contracts were understaffed, underbuilt, and underpaid.

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Ghost Fleet of the Potomac, Mallows Bay

The National Marine Sanctuaries act has been used to protect historic and cultural resources that tell unique and varied stories about American history. Now is the time continue protecting our nation’s most significant marine resources.

By the end of the war, only 98 of the 734 ships that had been ordered were delivered. Of the 98, only 76 could carry cargo, all were troubled by mechanical failures and construction problems, and none had sailed into a European port. After the war, the Shipping Board appointed a special committee to sell the inactive and incomplete ships. What had cost the U.S. government $300 million to build was sold for scrap for only $750,000.

Western Marine & Salvage Company in Alexandria, Virginia, purchased the majority of the ships for salvage and brought them to the Potomac. The company had determined that they could gain approximately $10,000 worth of scrap from each ship—but deciding what to do with the ships’ wooden hulls posed a problem. Eventually, the hulls were moved to Mallows Bay to be burned and beached. On November 7, 1925, 31 of the ships were burned. It was the greatest destruction of ships at one time in US history.

By 1931, the Western Marine & Salvage Company had transported 169 hulls into Mallows Bay, but the Great Depression and a resulting decline in scrap values lead the company to abandon the project. The remaining hulls were left to local scavengers to attempt to salvage whatever materials could be found.

When World War II began, attention returned to the Ghost Fleet. In 1942, the Salvage Section of the Metals Reserve Company, a company organized by the federal government, issued a contract to the Bethlehem Steel Corporation to recover any remaining metal from the fleet. Bethlehem Steel worked at the site until 1945 and transported salvaged material to a facility near Baltimore to support the war effort.

After 1945, the Ghost Fleet was largely forgotten until a company named Idamont, Inc., purchased the land and lobbied to remove the remaining hulls in the 1960s. Scandal erupted when it was revealed that Idamont was a straw company for the Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco) and that they planned to build a power generating station nearby at Sandy Point.

The House Committee on Government Operations, considering for the first time the ecosystem that had developed, declared that the removal of the ships was unnecessary, and the Ghost Fleet has been providing a habitat for plants and animals in Mallows Bay ever since.

WWI-era posters for the United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation

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WWI-era posters for the United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation.

Historic photo of ship under construction before being scuttled in Mallows Bay

Ship under construction before being grounded in Mallows Bay.

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Ghost Fleet of the Potomac, Mallows Bay, historic photo.

Mistake-Turned-Ecological Treasure

The Ghost Fleet of the Potomac is a unique natural habitat, primed for exploration by scientists, tourists, fishermen, and outdoor enthusiasts. The fleet is located just 40 miles south of Washington, D.C., and a boat ramp gives visitors easy access to the fleet and other destinations along the Potomac River.

Charles County, Maryland, manages a day-use area at Mallows Bay Park, and the bay is a site along the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail. It’s also a premier location for bass fishing and a bird watcher’s paradise. Unique habitats have evolved above and below the waters of the Ghost Fleet, and the fleet’s hulls have become a home for birds, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and mammals. The Ghost Fleet is the perfect spot for heritage tourism, and it has potential for new archeological discoveries and opportunities for scientific research.

To protect this culturally and historically significant area, the state of Maryland, with the support of Charles County, Maryland, submitted a nomination in 2014 to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to consider Mallows Bay a National Marine Sanctuary. Aside from helping to protect these fragile historic resources, the designation will also create a management plan that includes educational and interpretive strategies designed to encourage sustainable tourism at the sanctuary.

A New Marine Sanctuary

In July 2019, local community partners, national conservation and preservation groups, and recreation and education advocates celebrated the designation of a new national marine sanctuary at Mallows Bay in the Potomac River . It was the first such designation in 19 years.

While the National Trust named the Ghost Fleet a National Treasure in 2017 to reflect its cultural and historical value, local community partners, national conservation and preservation groups, and recreation and education advocates all worked together to achieve this game-changing designation. Now as a marine sanctuary, it will enjoy further recognition and attention that connects the local community and new visitors to this unique place.

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The 15 best ghost tours in the U.S. for a good scare

Feel chills from head to toe on these terrifyingly fun ghost tours in the U.S.—book if you dare!

Every town has a past worth exploring—both pleasant and sinister. If you want to learn about a city’s dark side, consider signing up for a ghost tour. These tours mesh history, mystery, and entertainment all in one evening as guides tell tales of the supernatural, take you by  haunted sites  and often show you mysterious local cemeteries .

In New Orleans, stroll the cobblestone streets of the French Quarter while learning about the world of voodoo, haunted mansions, and even pirate legends. In San Francisco, board a ferry to Alcatraz for a gripping night tour of the former prison to hear tales of daring escapes and those who disappeared without a trace. Other choices include the eerie "Trolley of the Doomed" in Key West, a chilling Chicago bus tour, or a family-friendly tour to hear about the ghosts of Colonial Williamsburg.

No matter which ghost tour experience you choose, be prepared to learn something new, visit sites that will make you shiver—and maybe even encounter a ghost or two.

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Best ghost tours in the U.S.

French Quarter Phantoms | New Orleans, LA

1.  French Quarter Phantoms | New Orleans, LA

With its colorful history and historic buildings, it’s no surprise that the French Quarter (the oldest and most famous neighborhood in New Orleans) is filled with ghosts, ghouls, and other lingering spirits. There are few better ways to get the inside scoop than with the story-telling skills of French Quarter Phantoms. On the Ghost and Vampire Tour, which aptly departs from the Voodoo Lounge, you’ll hear about real serial killers, plagues, and fires that left death and destruction in their wake, and the other-worldly spirits said to haunt the city’s streets. During the one-mile tour, you’ll also stop at the infamous LaLaurie Mansion, where tales of New Orleans’ most savage murderer, Madame LaLaurie, will leave you scared stiff.

The Original Ghosts of Williamsburg | Williamsburg, VA

2.  The Original Ghosts of Williamsburg | Williamsburg, VA

By day, the shops and houses lining the streets of this quaint Colonial living-history museum are filled with performers reenacting daily life in the 18th century. At night, however, the 300-year-old buildings tell a spookier tale, which you can hear all about on The Original Ghosts of Williamsburg tour. On the second-oldest ghost tour in the United States, a guide armed with a candle-lit lantern takes you on a one-mile walk through the campus of The College of William & Mary and around Colonial Williamsburg, describing otherworldly experiences in a family-friendly way. Those seeking a scarier adventure should opt for the “extreme” tour, where tour guides use various ghost detectors to find paranormal activity—watch your back, folks.

Ultimate Greenwich Village Ghost Tour | New York City, NY

3.  Ultimate Greenwich Village Ghost Tour | New York City, NY

Though there are dozens of walking tours winding their way through the labyrinth of this storied Manhattan neighborhood, the tour led by Boroughs of the Dead is simply to die for (pun intended). As you wander past buildings New Yorkers have called home for centuries, guides call out murder scenes, secret burial grounds, and spots where modern-day ghost hunters discovered paranormal activity. You’ll also learn how Greenwich Village influenced authors such as Edgar Allen Poe and H.P. Lovecraft to write their famous horror stories.

Goodsprings Ghost Hunt | Goodsprings, NV

4.  Goodsprings Ghost Hunt | Goodsprings, NV

While most people travel to Las Vegas for some razzle-dazzle, a short 35-minute trip outside the city to Goodsprings provides plenty of thrills. Mostly abandoned, this early 20th-century mining town, nestled in the foothills of the Spring Mountains, is chock-full of paranormal activity. Vegas Specialty Tours provides round-trip transportation from Sin City, ghost hunting equipment such as EMF meters and temperature guns, and a guide who knows where to find the best signs of the supernatural. This unique experience starts with a meal (included in the price) at the Pioneer Saloon (famous for its Ghost burger). It features stories of truly tragic events, murders, and strange occurrences in the area.

Black Cat Nightly Ghost Tour | Salem, MA

5.  Black Cat Nightly Ghost Tour | Salem, MA

As the site of the infamous witch trials in 1692-1693, Salem will forever be linked with a sordid history and several restless spirits. Black Cat’s Nighty Ghost Tour takes you to some of the country’s most haunted sites and uncovers Salem’s spookiest stories, including witchery and maritime misadventures. Those seeking even more terrifying tales can opt for the late-night tour, where you’ll hear anecdotes involving torture, murder, and the unearthing of graves. Due to its graphic nature, this tour is recommended for ages 16 and over.

L.A. Ghosts | Los Angeles, CA

6.  L.A. Ghosts | Los Angeles, CA

Stories of glamour, greed, and the shady side of Tinseltown’s past are the stars of L.A. Ghosts, the top-rated ghost tour in Los Angeles. Visit Hollywood Boulevard, stopping at the famed locations of grisly murders and decades-old hauntings like the TCL Chinese Theatre, the Hollywood Roosevelt (one of the most famously haunted hotels in America), and The Magic Castle, where numerous patrons have reported paranormal activity. Tours depart from El Capitan Theatre, and you can choose from a standard one-hour experience that visits eight sites or an extended cut that lasts an hour and forty minutes and includes 12 locations.

Blue Orb Savannah Ghost Tour | Savannah, GA

7.  Blue Orb Savannah Ghost Tour | Savannah, GA

Underneath Savannah’s Spanish Moss and Southern charm lurk dozens of spirits who aren’t exactly keen on hospitality. On the incredibly popular Blue Orb Savannah Ghost Tour, you’ll hear about ghost sightings and eerie happenings at places such as Wright Square (also known as the “Hanging Square.” Adults in a witchy mood should check out the Zombie tour, an excursion that taps into the city’s voodoo connections and the conjurers rumored to bring back the dearly departed.

Bad Wolf San Antonio Ghost Walk | San Antonio, TX

8.  Bad Wolf San Antonio Ghost Walk | San Antonio, TX

You’ll have no trouble remembering the Alamo or its many storied characters (like Davy Crockett) thanks to this 90-minute tour of downtown San Antonio. After seeing the historic battle site lit up at night, walkers will hear devilishly good tales about the city’s tragic past. Get the skinny on true crime stories, spooky rituals, and urban legends as you pass haunted hotels, theaters, and mansions. You can also enjoy a “haunted dinner” experience or try the company’s spirited haunted pub crawl—cheers!

Alcatraz Night Tour | San Francisco, CA

9.  Alcatraz Night Tour | San Francisco, CA

Alcatraz, a small island in the middle of the bay outside of San Francisco, is one of the most famous prisons in the world. From 1934-1963, it served as a maximum security federal penitentiary that housed some of the most dangerous and notorious criminals at the time. Touring Alcatraz is a popular attraction in San Francisco, but most people experience the landmark during the day. The nighttime tour, however, is the way to go—not only are there fewer crowds and stunning sunset views of the bay, but park rangers offer special programming after dark, such as talks on former inmates like Al Capone, and open up limited access rooms. Trust us, there’s something particularly eerie about experiencing this former jail at night and hearing stories of the prisoner’s past, including escape attempts.

Ghosts & Gravestones Key West Frightseeing Tour | Key West, FL

10.  Ghosts & Gravestones Key West Frightseeing Tour | Key West, FL

Hop aboard the Trolley of the Doomed—if you dare. At night, Key West’s charming eccentricities seem stranger while on this Ghosts & Gravestones tour along Old Town’s narrow streets. Many of the wooden houses within the island’s historic district date back to the 19th century – and so do its ghosts. Your costumed guide will tell tragic tales of murder, yellow fever, and freakish accidents in chilling detail (oh, and maybe a few punch lines along the way). Did we mention attendees also meet Robert the Doll, the “most haunted plaything” in the world? Consider yourself warned.

Nightly Spirits: White House Ghost Tour Pub Crawl | Washington, D.C.

11.  Nightly Spirits: White House Ghost Tour Pub Crawl | Washington, D.C.

If you prefer to pair paranormal spirits with liquid spirits, this two-and-a-half-hour White House Ghost Tour Pub Crawl in America's capital should keep you terrified and tipsy. With a costumed guide leading the way, beer-guzzling ghost hunters can expect to see many of the city’s most iconic buildings lit up at night while stopping in a few old taverns and pubs that come with plenty of local flavor. Though the stories are filled with more trivia tidbits than real scares, they’ll make for excellent conversation as you make new friends. Be sure to bring your camera—the White House and the monuments under the moonlight are spectacular.

Spooked in Seattle | Seattle, WA

12.  Spooked in Seattle | Seattle, WA

Since 2004, Spooked in Seattle’s paranormal experts have led locals and visitors on ghost tours and paranormal hunts through the city’s historic neighborhoods. You’ll learn about spirits that haunt Pioneer Square and stop at Smith Tower, a skyscraper from 1914, and the Merchant’s Cafe and Saloon, the city’s oldest restaurant. The grand finale includes a flashlight-powered visit to Seattle’s “underground,” the century-old shops, bars, and hotels abandoned after the city’s 1889 fire and still stand several feet below the city’s modern streets. Wearing comfortable shoes is strongly encouraged!

Haunted San Diego Gaslamp Walking Tour | San Diego, CA

13.  Haunted San Diego Gaslamp Walking Tour | San Diego, CA

San Diego’s famed Gaslamp Quarter is known for its pretty lanterns and buzzing bars, but plenty of spirits are lurking in the shadows. This fast-paced tour mixes stories of the supernatural with bizarre true-crime events and includes stops at the Balboa Theater and the Horton Grand Hotel. In this lavish Victorian building, guests in room 309 have reported rattling beds, flickering lights, and other creepy occurrences. You’ll also have a chance to go inside the Davis-Horton House, which dates back to 1850 and is believed to be one of the most haunted spots in the city.

The Original Chicago Hauntings Bus Tour | Chicago, IL

14.  The Original Chicago Hauntings Bus Tour | Chicago, IL

Hop aboard for a three-hour bus ride on Chicago’s oldest and most acclaimed ghost tour. Paranormal researcher and Chicago Hauntings founder Ursula Bielski and her expert guides uncover the Windy City’s dark and bloody past while whisking you around town on a luxury coach. You’ll visit the tragic sites of the St. Valentine’s Day massacre, the original City Cemetery, and the infamous Hull House, which is said to have inspired Rosemary’s Baby . Along the way, you may even encounter Chicago’s most famous ghost, “Resurrection Mary.” When it’s time to stretch your legs, you can opt for a stroll in “Death Alley”—though we won’t judge you for staying on the bus.

Pleasing Terrors Ghost Tour | Charleston, SC

15.  Pleasing Terrors Ghost Tour | Charleston, SC

“Some stories were never supposed to be told,” says Mike Brown, creator of this acclaimed ghost tour and the Pleasing Terrors podcast host. On this 90-minute walk, Brown tells the stories of the Holy City’s greatest hauntings at sites such as the Charleston Library Society (known for its “blood book'') and Poogan’s Porch, a restaurant where ghost sightings are often on the menu. You’ll also hear the tale of Lavinia Fisher, the country’s first alleged female serial killer, who was executed in 1820 (in her wedding dress, ouch) and continues to haunt the residents of Charleston.

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England's Haunted Ham House: The Complete Guide

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There's something about the way Ham House looms darkly over visitors that can turn the most rational person just a little bit uneasy. Looked at from a certain angle, even under sunny blue skies, and you might just accept all the ghost stories associated with this 17th-century manor as the gospel truth.

In his book,  The English Ghost: Spectres Through Time , author Peter Ackroyd suggests that there are more  reports of ghosts and hauntings , and more ghost stories altogether, in England than anywhere else in the world. And Ham House, sitting on a gloomy, somewhat swampy corner of the Thames, upriver from Richmond Hill, is among  the most haunted  in the country. Ghosts have been startling visitors there since the 19th century.

According to the  National Trust,  who now own and look after Ham House, "cold spots, the sound of footsteps, inexplicable scents of roses and glimpses of mysterious characters" are typical surprises in England's most complete and original 17th-century manor house. Overnight ghost watchers, the Trust reports, think at least 15 different ghosts float around the place — even the ghost of a dog.

A History of Hauntings

Here are just a few of the spookiest reported ghost sightings:

  • The Duchess on the Stairs:  Elizabeth, Duchess of Lauderdale ( who some think may have murdered her first husband to marry the Duke) walked with a cane in her later years. There are many reports of the tapping of her cane on the upper floor and in particular on the grand staircase at Ham House.
  • The Lady in the Mirror:  The Duchess, who seems to enjoy causing a stir, has also been known to loom up menacingly behind visitors who look into the mirror in her bedchamber.
  • The Secrets in the Wall:  This is one of many undocumented legends that float around this house but it is spooky anyway. The butler (which butler? when?) had a six-year-old daughter who complained that an old hag was entering her room at night and scaring her by scratching on the wall. Eventually, the wall was investigated and documents were found behind a panel that proved the Duchess had murdered her first husband, Sir Lionel Tollemache — mere baronet — in order to marry John Maitland, 1st Duke of Lauderdale. Maybe.
  • The Suicidal Lover:  In 1790, a servant named John MacFarlane fell in love with a kitchen maid. She spurned his advances and he threw himself to his death from an upstairs window. They say he scratched his name on a window pane before jumping (but we can't report we've seen it or him). He's been seen prowling around the terrace ever since.
  • The Happy Countess:  Charlotte Walpole, Countess of Dysart, was a contented resident of Ham House. Some say she can be seen waving happily at visitors from her upstairs chamber. Seeing her is supposed to be a good omen. But not everyone shared her opinion of the house. Her uncle, Horace Walpole, who lived just up the road in his fantasy Gothic castle, Strawberry Hill, visited in Ham in 1770 and said, "At every step one’s spirits sink."

A Right Royal Ghost or A Shade of the King

It's reported that Charles II, who was a frequent visitor in his lifetime, still haunts Ham House. It all goes back to a family connection and the owners Royalist sympathies during and after the English Civil War. 

Elizabeth, Duchess of Lauderdale (she who haunts the stairs and the bedroom mirror), inherited the house from her father, William Murray, later the Earl of Dysart. He had been Charles I's boyhood friend and as a schoolmate, he served as the young prince's "whipping boy." (Yes there really was someone who took physical punishment in the place of the heir to the throne). They remained friends and in 1626 the King gave him the lease for Ham House.

The Murray family, along with Elizabeth's two husbands, were avowed Royalists who somehow managed to hold onto their estates during the English Civil War and the execution of King Charles I.  

During the rule of Parliament, led by Oliver Cromwell, they were members of a secret society, known as the Sealed Knot, which supported King Charles II in exile. When he was restored to the throne he awarded the Duchess an annual pension for her loyalty. Many people believe they have seen Charles II's ghost in the gardens or smelled his pipe tobacco in the hall.

Inhuman Ghosts and Manifestations.

Family fortunes — or lack of them as the case may be — meant that the descendants of the Murrays, Dysarts and Launderdales could not afford to change much over the years. When the National Trust acquired the house in 1948 so much of the original fabric was left, so many examples of 17th-century lifestyle and fashion remained that the house is now considered the best example of the period in Europe.

The Trust decided to conserve and protect Ham House's 400-year-old treasures rather than repair and replace them. To do that, they keep the house relatively dark. And if you visit on an overcast day, the atmosphere is eerily dismal. So it's easy to imagine all kinds of spooks and spirits gathering in the dark corners, to imagine the eyes of the portraits — which are everywhere — staring out at you from their stern faces.

Besides ghosts of former inhabitants, ghostly pets, pieces of furniture, even the dust creates ghostly manifestations. Mysterious footprints regularly appear in the dust on the staircase and upstairs floors when no one has been about .  And a woman in black kneels by the altar in the chapel where the 1st Duke of Lauderdale was laid out for a week. Her handprints have been spotted in the dust on the Duchess's pew!

Then there's Ham's resident pet. If you hear scrabbling, scratching and sliding overhead while you are exploring rooms on the ground floor, it's probably the Duchess's pet King Charles Spaniel. The breed was a favorite of King Charles II and was named for him. If you were a human favorite of the King (as the Duchess of Lauderdale was) you might get a puppy yourself. The ghostly dog has been heard sliding and scrabbling on the polished wood floors followed by the pitter-patter of his little feet scampering down the grand staircase.

A popular story told by guides to the house relates how a visitor complained that she was not allowed to bring her dog into Ham House when clearly there was a little dog running around in the upstairs rooms. In fact, she said, she had seen it.

Another ghost is a completely inanimate object: a wheelchair is said to move about and change position (when no one is looking of course) all by itself. You can actually see this wheelchair, kept in one of the servants' rooms at the top of the house. 

How to Visit Ham House

Ham House is easy to reach by public transportation from Central London and can be visited throughout the year, though winter and early spring openings are limited:

  • Where : Ham House, Ham, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7RS
  • When:  The house is now open to visitors every day, except Christmas and Boxing Day, from noon to 4 p.m.
  • Admission:  Standard adult admission in 2019 is £12.50. Child, family and group tickets are available .
  • How to Get There:  Richmond Station is easy to reach on the District Line of the London Underground from stops in Central London. The house is 1.5 miles by footpath along the Thames or two miles by road. From Richmond Station, take the #371 or the #65 bus. Get off at Ham Street and ask the driver for directions to the entrance. The walk is about 3/4 of a mile.  By car:  Ham House is on the south bank of the River Thames, west of the A307, between Richmond and Kingston. Setting a GPS to the Ham House post code will deliver you to stables on Ham Street. Continue past them to free parking in the riverside car park. If you use the car park be careful not to park in the row of spaces closest to the river. At high tide, that part of the parking lot regularly floods.

Ghostly Tours of Ham House

The National Trust knows when it's onto something good — with so many reports of ghosts at Ham House it's a no-brainer to host ghost hunting tours there. The tours change annually. Keep an eye on the What's On page on the National Trust website to find out about upcoming ghost tours.

Other Tours

Daily visitors to Ham House can take advantage of a range of special interest tours free with the price of admission. Architecture tours of the exterior of the property are available daily as are Garden tours. Kitchen Garden tours are also available. Check at reception for times and meeting places for the tour you are interested in when you arrive.

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Ghosts of Gettysburg Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour

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  • Professional and courteous guide
  • Thoroughly researched and accurate history
  • Authentic local ghost stories
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink
  • 452 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA Meet your tour guide in the front yard of the Brickhouse Inn Bed and Breakfast, at 452 Baltimore Street. Your guide will be wearing a US Ghost Adventures T-shirt and carrying a lantern.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • PARKING: PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN BRICKHOUSE INN PARKING. You will be towed. THIS IS RESERVED FOR OVERNIGHT GUESTS. There are plenty of parking spaces on the side streets behind the Inn and on the main street. Thank you.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
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  • You'll start at 452 Baltimore St 452 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA Meet your tour guide in the front yard of the Brickhouse Inn Bed and Breakfast, at 452 Baltimore Street. Your guide will be wearing a US Ghost Adventures T-shirt and carrying a lantern. See address & details
  • Pass by The Brafferton Inn Witness Tree Farnsworth House Inn Gettysburg Municipal Building / Police Department Adams County Court House Gettysburg Hotel The Union Hotel Rupp House History Center 1863 Inn Of Gettysburg Arbor House Publishing Dobbin House Tavern
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  • T8017QEjamesg 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Unable to hear and very short. Very short trip and the tour guide was unable to be heard due to noise in town. A loud speaker would have fixed this. We also spent more time looking at pictures on the guides phone than sites. Read more Written April 28, 2024
  • Katie H 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Best Gettysburg Ghost Tour Jim was an awesome tour guide! I would recommend this experience to anyone looking for fun, history and a lot of haunting! Read more Written April 12, 2024
  • Safari24705029282 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Night ghost tour The tour started more than 20 minutes late, so we had to leave before the end to make our dinner reservation. Joe was informative and friendly. Read more Written March 30, 2024
  • fcnicholls91 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Best Birthday Gift Ever I took my girlfriend for her birthday weekend and we were not disappointed. The atmosphere was chilling. The host was courteous and an excellent storyteller. Would definitely recommend it as we intend to come back. Read more Written March 8, 2024
  • Mark F 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fun and informative. Jen was great. Most tours will cancel if not enough people show up, but Jen took the time to show me around some of the haunted locations in Gettysburg. You can tell Jen loves her job, made it a fun night and very informative too. Definately recommend the tour if ghosts and history are your thing. Read more Written February 8, 2024
  • stasiaw2024 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Ghost tour 👻 Great trip, lots of history but also included ghost stories. I wish we could have gone up to the cemeteries but we weren’t able to because of construction. Our tour guide Sherrie was great and I loved how much history she knew Read more Written January 28, 2024
  • Jim T 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Engaging Learning Experience Fascinating and entertaining stroll through streets of haunted Gettysburg. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable with a great friendly personality and answered any questions anyone had. Read more Written January 13, 2024
  • rlcox47 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour and tour guide! This was a really fun tour with an awesome tour guide, Vincent. I would definitely recommend. Just for information, it sticks to downtown Gettysburg and the ghosts who haunt the buildings. Read more Written January 13, 2024
  • a1gosser69 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Gettysburg ghost tour knowledgeable , respectful and very entertaining !! a hard combination to pull off Definitely try it Read more Written January 13, 2024
  • Rkw1982 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Insightful Tour We stayed in Gettysburg for a week. We took this tour the night before we left Gettysburg . I wish we would took the tour in the beginning of our stay as we were informed of true history and passed down stories. Our guide was very informative and kept our attention the entire tour. I feel that if we would have taken the tour early on in our stay we would have enjoyed walking the streets on our own knowing the history of what happened where we were standing. Just always keep a lookout over your shoulder as you walk along! I highly recommend doing this. Read more Written January 13, 2024
  • Don P 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Walking tour thru Gettysburg My friend and I are history buffs. We took tour during bike week and my fr I end is positive the ghosts did not come out because of the noise. We enjoyed the casual pace, small group size. Would repeat if we make the trip again Read more Written January 13, 2024
  • H7291JTelizabethk 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fun, informative, and eerie ghost tour! My husband I did the 1 hour tour for our wedding anniversary and we both enjoyed it so much! Our tour guide, Eric, was very entertaining and had impressive knowledge on the history of the places we toured. Would definitely recommend for a date night or a group outing! Read more Written December 30, 2023
  • Tour63514711336 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Vacation highpoint Eric was great! A little piece of Texas in Pennsylvania!!!! Please take some time and pay them a visit Read more Written December 30, 2023
  • P8037RQmollyh 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fun! Eric was our guide, he is so knowledgeable about the content and explains it so well! He’s also so funny and easy to talk to, definitely recommend! Read more Written December 9, 2023
  • shannonmA4207IV 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour! Eric was wonderful ! It was a cold night but we had a blast! We learned a lot about the history of Gettysburg. Read more Written December 9, 2023

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Explore King William's Town, the original capital of Victoria, by lamp light. Steeped with history, apparitions, alleyways and lager it was once a thriving town full of colourful ladies, drunken sailors and convicts.

Visit abandoned morgues, forgotten burial grounds and hidden laneways in Victoria’s most historic seaport. Visit Victoria’s oldest morgue and Australia’s Timeball Tower.

Approximate Duration: 2 hours Venue: Mixture of indoors and outdoors Terrain: Leisurely 2 km of walking, flat paths with some stairs Paranormal Activity : High

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Tyntesfield is a Victorian estate near Bristol. It features a Gothic Revival house, gardens, parkland, the Cow Barn restaurant, the Pavilion Café, and a shop for artisan products.

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Unshackled - Hobart Penitentiary - Guided Tours

The Convict Story Starts Here Uncover the hidden secrets of this internationally significant convict site, located right in the heart of Hobart CBD!

  • Duration: 90 Minutes

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Unshackled - Hobart Penitentiary - Ghost Tour 2023-24

Come tour the Hobart Convict Penitentiary after dark and hear the stories of what goes bump in the night at the remains of the Penitentiary Chapel and Criminal Courts when the lights are turned off.

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Explore Franklin House, a beautifully restored Colonial home, built by former convict and successful businessman Britton Jones, and which later became one of the Colony's leading private schools.

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Enjoy a magical new visitor experience by wandering the extensive house and grounds of Clarendon Estate at your leisure. Visitors are welcome explore everything Clarendon has to offer, including a rare collection of early colonial costumes.

  • Duration: 2 Hours

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Unshackled - Convict Penitentiary - Paranormal Investigation

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Runnymede - Paranormal Investigation

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Home Hill Winter Tour Package

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Underground Warfare - A Tribute to the Australian Tunnellers of the Great War

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Charters Towers Cemetery Ghost Tour

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Heritage Walk - Bulcock Street

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Heritage and Handcrafts Open Day

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Vintage Vibes Markets

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Gunsynd the Legend

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Unearth the Past - A Cemetery Walk

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Moreton Bay History Seminar

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Childers Heritage Weekend

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Speakeasy Cocktail Party

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Heritage Walks - Bulcock Beach

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Mother's Day at Wolston Farmhouse

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Tully 100 - Connecting Communities

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Charters Towers History Tour

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Landsborough Museum Street Festival

Landsborough museum, may 18, 2024 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

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Step into the world of Chinese Herbal Medicines

National trust hou wang chinese temple & museum, may 18, 2024 10:00 am to 11:30 am.

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Pariah Paranormal Investigation

May 18, 2024 07:00 pm to 9:00 pm, may 18, 2024 07:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

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Hou wang chinese temple & museum, may 19, 2024 09:00 am to 4:00 pm.

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Monto Open Doors

Around the town of monto, may 19, 2024 09:00 am to 3:00 pm.

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Toowoomba Trails: Tracks of Time Queensland's Railway Heritage Unveiled

Meet at the goods shed, may 19, 2024 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

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The Last Bushrangers - The Kenniff Brothers

May 19, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.

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    The buildings of Central Greenough Historic Settlement were constructed between 1863 and 1913 and are now conserved by the National Trust of Australia (WA). Strictly limited to 25 participants on tour. Tour 6.30 pm till late. Includes breakfast and dinner at the Cafe. Tickets $250. Ticket price includes dinner and breakfast.

  16. Ghost City

    Ghost. City Tours. Founded in 2012, Ghost City Tours is well-known as the World's Largest and Best Ghost Tour Company. Our Ghost Tours are attended by over 600,000 people per year. Our dedication to telling the true stories about the World's most haunted cities has made us the most respected ghost tour company around.

  17. Lantern Ghost Tours

    Lantern Ghost Tours. Explore King William's Town, the original capital of Victoria, by lamp light. Steeped with history, apparitions, alleyways and lager it was once a thriving town full of colourful ladies, drunken sailors and convicts. Visit abandoned morgues, forgotten burial grounds and hidden laneways in Victoria's most historic seaport.

  18. National Trust

    National Trust - Tyntesfield . Tyntesfield is a Victorian estate near Bristol. It features a Gothic Revival house, gardens, parkland, the Cow Barn restaurant, the Pavilion Café, and a shop for artisan products. ... Fully guided Bristol Ghost Tours . 25 Apr - 06 Jul. £15.00. St. Nicholas Market and Air Raid Shelter Walking Tour . 09 May - 06 ...

  19. Top ten National Trust ghosts

    Spooks, spirits and scones: the National Trust boasts a cast of hundreds of ghosts In our September issue, we've taken a look at national treasure, The National Trust, in its 125th year, and delved into some of the houses' lesser known residents. ... His ghost is said to ride across Dartmoor in a black coach, driven by headless horses. 3 ...

  20. National Trust Tasmania Reservations

    National Trust Tasmania; Retail Products; Unshackled - Hobart Penitentiary - Guided Tours ... AUD $35.00. Book Now. Unshackled - Hobart Penitentiary - Ghost Tour 2023-24. Come tour the Hobart Convict Penitentiary after dark and hear the stories of what goes bump in the night at the remains of the Penitentiary Chapel and Criminal Courts when the ...

  21. New art exhibition and walk at Croft Castle

    Step into the shadows of time at Croft Castle, uncovering the stories of veteran, dead, and dying trees. Join us on a new walk and explore an art exhibition that brings 'ghost trees' to life. To delve into the significance of Croft Castle's decaying trees, we've teamed up with fine artist Richard Gilbert, poet Sara-Jane Arbury, and ...

  22. What's On

    May 11, 2024. 07:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Visit Historic Charters Towers Cemetery (Lynd Highway) on a 2hr guided tour at night. Hear ghost stories of a mysterious fog that chases visitors, the terrifying tale of the "stake", legendary "Ghost of the Park Hotel", and Australia's last bushranger…. View Event.

  23. Halloween adventures

    Halloween events 2023. Carve the spookiest pumpkin, follow ghoulish trails and settle down for a ghost story or two. Get stuck into creepy crafts and uncover the magical history of the historic places we care for. Don't forget to check out our natural play areas and dress up corners, and enjoy acres of space to run around in.

  24. Treasurer's House

    Townhouse bought in 1897 by Frank Green, who transformed it into the eclectic show home you see today. Join a tour April - October and on Sundays, try a new tour delving deeper into the history of the house and past residents. Visit during the festive season when the house is decorated for Christmas with a changing theme each year.