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28th Annual Ghostwalk
Thursday thru Saturday, October 25 – 27, 2018
A self-guided event in Historic Downtown New Bern
Ghostwalk FAQs:
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Ghostwalk is a family-friendly event that combines historic spirits, talented local volunteer actors, historic sites not normally open to the public, and a fun-filled, creative environment. It is NOT a haunted house!
Ghostwalk is a self-guided event that allows guests to step into New Bern’s past. Each year you will meet many of the colorful and quirky characters who lived here throughout the centuries and continue to haunt our fair city. Your ticket contains your map with ghost sites and food sites for you to enjoy in any order you like.
Meet spirits at 13 different historic ghost haunts including homes, churches, and theatres. Enjoy the ghostly actors who will share their spirited stories in the very locations that their characters lived and visited. Nearly all of the ghosts sites except the cemetery are indoor sites.
At Cedar Grove Cemetery, you will be led by candlelight on oyster shell paths through the Spanish moss-bedecked trees, as historic figures emerge from the shadows to tell you their stories.
Enjoy a historically and hysterically funny skit involving the beloved Dowd family at the Attmore-Oliver House, home of the New Bern Historical Society. Buy home-baked treats at our Veri-Good Bakery on the Attmore-Oliver House grounds.
Delight in special Ghostwalk entertainment in the Historic Athens and Masonic Theatres presented by our partners from the New Bern Civic Theatre and RiverTowne Players.
Enjoy a meal at one of our many partner churches and feel good about supporting their fundraising efforts, all listed on your ticket.
Your ticket is good for all three nights but Thursday offers only limited hauntings (no homes, only the Attmore-Oliver House, cemetery, and two theatres). Please read your ticket closely for daily schedule and show times.
Here’s look at last year’s event:
27th Annual Ghostwalk
Thursday thru Saturday, October 26 – 28, 2017
Visit 13 historic downtown locations as New Bern’s
most illustrious heroes and notorious hooligans come to life
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Support New Bern Historical Society’s largest annual fundraiser!
Ghostwalk Schedule:
Thursday, October 26 from 11 am to 10 pm:
Kick off Ghostwalk by eating at Morgan’s Tavern & Grill. A generous portion of the proceeds from the entire day go to support the Historical Society.
Thursday, October 26 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm:
♦ Cedar Grove Cemetery with 5 haunting historical sketches
♦ Special Ghostwalk shows at the Athens and Masonic Theatres on the 1/2 hour beginning at 7 pm
♦ Skit “Repeating History” & the Veri-Good Bakery at the Attmore-Oliver House
Friday & Saturday, October 27-28 from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm:
♦ 9 historic homes featuring historic characters from New Bern’s past
♦ Cedar Grove Cemetery with 5 haunting historical sketches
♦ Special Ghostwalk shows at the Athens and Masonic Theatres on the 1/2 hour beginning at 7 pm
♦ Skit “Repeating History” & the Veri-Good Bakery at the Attmore-Oliver House
+ Seven historic churches will be selling food and providing tours.
Click here for full listing of sites, churches, and show times.
Ticket prices: (tickets are good for all three days)
♦ Adult days of event: $22
♦ Historical Society members: $13
♦ Students with current ID: $13
♦ Active duty military and family members with ID: $13
♦ Children 3-12: $5 (under 3 free)
♦ Special ghostly group rate of 13 or more: $13 ea
Tickets purchased online can be picked up at ‘will-call’ at the New Bern Historical Society office, located at 511 Broad Street. Regular office hours are 10am-4pm; during Ghostwalk 11am-9pm.
Tickets on sale at the following outlets:
New Bern: New Bern Historical Society, Mitchell Hardware, Bank of the Arts, Craven County Convention & Visitors Center, Harris Teeter (both Glenburnie & Carolina Colours locations)
Morehead City: Harris Teeter
Havelock: MCAS Cherry Point Information Ticket & Travel Office
Greenville: ASAP Photo
