Ghost Walks

Once again Historic Downtown Newburgh will get a bit spooky with the annual occurrence of the Historic Newburgh Ghost Walks.

The Ghost Walks, sponsored by Historic Newburgh Inc., are entering their seventeenth year, and will run Friday, October 21^st, 6:30pm-9pm; Saturday, October 22^nd, 5pm-9pm; and Sunday, October 23^rd, 5pm-8:30pm.

Participants on the Ghost Walks can choose between two different haunted tours:

On the Water Street tour, attendees will learn of mining and river lore, mayhem, mystery, and the Underground Railroad!  The State Street tour focuses on Newburgh history, Civil War tales, thrills, and bedlam!  Both tours offer their share of historical murder, mayhem, and mysteries.

The guided walking tours depart every 15 minutes from Preservation Hall (200 State Street) and each tour lasts about an hour.  Comfortable shoes are recommended for those participating.

Advance tickets go on sale September 1^st.  Advance tickets are $7/adults and $4/children ages 4-12. 

After October 20^thtickets will be $9/adults and $5/children ages 4-12.

Something new this year – the haunted Historic Newburgh trolley tour.  For those who cannot walk the haunted route, Historic Newburgh, Inc. is offering two trolley tours on Sunday, October 24th at 1:00pm and 2:00pm.  Tour sizes are limited to 18 people and it is first come first serve.  Tickets for the trolley tour are $5/person and must be purchased in advance.  Haunted trolley tours will leave from the Newburgh Town Hall parking lot.

Tickets can be purchased by calling Historic Newburgh, Inc. at (812) 853-2815.  The Ghost Walks are only being held one weekend this year and space is limited; get your tickets now!