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Ghostwalk

One of New Bern's most beloved annual events,
now celebrating our 30th year!

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Thursday thru Saturday, October 22-23-24

We know where ALL of New Bern's skeletons are buried!

 

Meet historic spirits from New Bern's past at Cedar Grove Cemetery
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Support New Bern Historical Society’s largest annual fundraiser!

Ghostwalk2020 Morticians
Jane Morgan & Laurence Stith

A safely re-imagined Ghostwalk

What's new this year?

  • All-outdoor experience at everyone's favorite haunting - Cedar Grove Cemetery
  • Advance reservations required for specific day & arrival time only
  • Smaller groups, reduced lines & wait times 
  • Mask wearing required & enforced - no exceptions
  • Safe distancing throughout
  • Three different cemetery loops with separate entrances
  • Costumed guides lead groups through each loop
  • Paperless reservations
  • Total walking tour about two hours

Important Ghostwalk 2020 FAQs here

Purchase Virtual Ghostwalk
Make a Donation

Missed the Live Ghostwalk?  No worries!
Now you can watch the entire Ghostwalk tour from the comfort of your home!

Introducing...

Ghostwalk, The Movie!

The 60 minute, professionally produced online Virtual Ghostwalk 
can be purchased for only $8

Enhance your Ghostwalk Weekend!

A Thrilling Surprise!

A little bat told us there may be a Thriller Flash Mob Friday & Saturday nights only, at Academy Green, corner of New & Hancock Streets.  They can't perform until they have a crowd.....  

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Cedar Grove Cemetery Tour

FREE daytime tours of Cedar Grove Cemetery are offered during Ghostwalk weekend by our partner nonprofit, the Earl of Craven Questers. Tours are Friday and Saturday at 2pm. 

Click here for details

MumFeast!

Support our local restaurants and merchants. Enjoy feasting in the streets with festival-style food, mum displays, music, the celebrated Mum Arch, and more!  

Thank you to our generous Ghostwalk Title Co-Sponsors!

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New Bern Historical Society
511 Broad Street, New Bern, NC 28560
Telephone: 252-638-8558
Email: adminoffice@newbernhistorical.org

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