Colonial Williamsburg has been dubbed one of the “most haunted places in America.” And this October, for the first time ever, you and your family (or friends) can spend Halloween night in one of our haunted Colonial Houses….
The Ghost of a Young Woman Killed by Carriage Returns Home
Ah yes. We all know how the story goes. Boy meets girl, they fall in love, and live happily ever after. Or do they?
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Blackbeard and His Ghostly Crew to Take Over Colonial Williamsburg this Halloween Weekend!
Looking for fun for the whole family? Don’t miss Colonial Williamsburg’s first ever Haunting on DoG Street: Blackbeard’s Revenge. We’re providing free trick-or-treating on not one, but two nights! UPDATE: We have reached our capacity for Trick-or-Treating on Oct. 30. You can still reserve your spot on Halloween night!…
The Untold Ghost Stories of Colonial Williamsburg
Doors that open on their own, candles that mysteriously move, and the unexplained wails of a baby—these are just some of the eerie encounters Joyce Garner and other Colonial Williamsburg employees say they’ve had with the supernatural over the years. …
Witching Hour: Find the 5 Hidden Spooks!
Having trouble sleeping? You aren’t the only one. It’s Halloween and it’s midnight—officially the “witching hour.” …
Legends of a Colonial Insane Asylum
Michael Myers famously escaped Smith’s Grove Sanitarium in 1978’s Halloween, a classic horror movie I must watch annually on Halloween night. It’s a tradition I’ve continued for many years.
In 1773, the Public Hospital opened in Williamsburg. I visited the hospital and spoke with Jan Gilliam, Manager of Exhibit Planning for Colonial Williamsburg….
Legends of 18th-century Vampires, Ghosts, and Villains
You can’t get a complete tour of the Revolutionary City without stopping inside the Governor’s Palace or the Getty, Randolph, and Wythe Houses. All are rich in history. And all are said to be haunted. With Halloween around the corner, we thought it would be the perfect opportunity to take the Ghosts Amongst Us tour. I can promise you, the same buildings you’ve seen during the day take on a completely different feel when you visit them under a cloak of darkness—with nothing but lanterns, candles, and your imagination to guide your way….
The Haunted Tale of an 18th-century Love Affair
The George Wythe House is one of the 88 original buildings in the Historic Area. Not only is it one of the oldest, if you believe in ghost tales, it’s also reportedly one of the most haunted. …
Colonial Ghosts, Witches & More: 6 Spooky Ways to Celebrate Halloween with Us
How do you celebrate Halloween colonial-style? With witches, ghosts, serial killers, and sing-a-longs! Whether you live for goose bump-inducing stories or have been known to hide your eyes during the “scary scenes,” we’ve got you covered with a week full of supernatural activities. Take your pick with our Colonial Williamsburg-approved top six spooky Halloween must-sees….
Colonial Williamsburg-ize Your Pumpkins and Win
“You didn’t tell me you were going to kill it!” Linus cried at his sister in It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. The famous line comes as Lucy cuts open the pumpkin and begins pulling out its innards….