Friday
Night: Haunted
City Tour
The
Haunted City Tour takes place every Friday night during the 2007 season and
covers the downtown district of Parkersburg. We pass the old 6th Street Train
Station where the Ghost of Silver Run actually vanished on the tracks, go inside
a haunted bookstore and listen to tales of Quincy Hill's Civil War and Water
Tower hauntings. Don't miss the opportunity to see and experience the places where authentic
spirit activity occurs.
The
Blennerhassett Hotel:
This is where the Haunted Parkersburg tour begins. Originally built in 1889 , the Blennerhassett Hotel reopened its doors in 1986 to wide acclaim. Many have reported the hotel to be haunted by a spirit they call "the smoking Gentleman." A number of the staff report a host of ghosts, including sobbing women in empty rooms, phantom cigar smoke, a man in a white tuxedo and a little newspaper boy from the 1920s or 30s. Others have not been so lucky to experience the wise array of amazing haunts. What stories are true? Come with us on the tour, and not only will you learn of ghosts, you may even experience one!
Boreman Wheel House:The Boreman Wheel House has important historical associations that may have
something to do with its reputation for subtle hauntings. It is next door to the
old Civil War Hospital that still stands on 4th & Avery Streets, as
well as across the street from what was once the home of Gov. Arthur I. Boreman,
the first governor of West Virginia. The building, well over a century old, is
now a popular restaurant and bar, and has some pretty interesting spirit
activity according to the owners. Plus, it has great food.
Trans
Allegheny Bookstore:
This historical landmark was once the
Carnegie Library in Parkersburg. The interesting architecture includes a unique
spiral staircase and glass floors. But this isn't the only reason
Trans Allegheny Books fascinates! A
peaceful place with lofty shelves, some claim TransAllegheny houses a host of
ghosts! Join the ghost tour and hear about the ghost who "checked-out" a book,
and perhaps, himself since the ghost continues to the peruse the shelves on the
2nd floor!
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Sixth Street B & O Railroad Station: Unfortunately, the old Sixth Street B & O Station no longer stands, but we still have the railroad tracks and a brick walkway that you can see in this picture. This is the site of the disappearance of the most famous apparitions to have been reported on in history West Virginia history-- "The Ghost of Silver Run." It was on this very spot where the ghost vanished-- but not before making a mockery of one of the train engineers who taunted her and said we should not believe in her! What's the story? Go out with us and learn.
When:
The
Haunted City
tour covers the
business district in downtown Parkersburg with stories such as the Ghost of
Silver Run, the East End Ghoul and many others. The tour meets at 7:30 p.m. in
the lobby of
the Blennerhassett
Hotel at 4th & Market Streets in downtown Parkersburg, West
Virginia. Shortly afterwards, the haunted ghost walk begins. (Located along the Ohio
River, Parkersburg is approx. 125 miles southwest of Pittsburgh and 125 miles
southeast of Columbus, Ohio. Call for directions.)
Time: Tours begin at 7:30 pm. The walk, on mostly flat land, is a 1- 1/2 miles and lasts under 2 hours. It's an easy stroll. Driving tours are also available. Call for details.
Price: Cost:
Adults $8.00 Seniors & Students $7.00 Children 13
& Under $6.00 Children 6 & Under FREE
Please Note: Haunted City meanders through some of the most traveled areas of downtown Parkersburg. Hold onto your children, and please stay with the tour! The Haunted Parkersburg Tours are not responsible for lost items or accidents.
Weather:
In
the event of inclement weather & the tour guides do not arrive by 10-15 minutes
after the starting time, you can assume that the tour has been canceled for the
evening. Call ahead (304) 428-7978 if in doubt.
HP
Ghost Tour Guide Virginia Lyons
For more information call (304) 428-7978 or
Email sheppard@wirefire.com
Go back: www.hauntedparkersburg.com
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