GHOST TOURS IN VIRGINIA

From its Colonial heritage to the horror of being the focal point of four major Civil War battles, Fredericksburg has more history, more battles, and more ghosts than any other city in America. Combining history with mysterious tales of the still lurking dead, costumed guides conduct 90 minute, comfortably-paced, candlelight walking tours filling the evenings with folklore and stories spawned when... [Read more]

The Ghost Tour began in 1996 after we were inspired by taking the Jack the Ripper Tour while on our honeymoon in London. Lexington is rich in Civil War history and the perfect Victorian city to conduct such tours. We personally hand pick entertainers to guide groups into the darkened streets, alleyways, and eventually the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery for a very different experience I've nev... [Read more]

DESCRIPTION: This 1770s Kenmore Plantation Mansion is a sturdy, 2 story colonial style brick plantation home, with lots of beautiful fancy art decor throughout the inside, including some inspirational plasterwork. In 2003, the restoration staff carefully restored the decor and artistic plasterwork to its original former glory, which is a treat for visitors to be able to see exactly the color sc... [Read more]

HISTORY: This plantation has quite a history. The land parcel it sits on was part of the 8,000 acre land grant given by England's King James 1 to the Berkeley Company in 1619, with the plan to bring settlers to establish a colony and farm/settle the land. Many claim that the first thanksgiving happened at this plantation on December 4, 1619 at the end of their first year here. The English who s... [Read more]

DESCRIPTION: Glen Coe Bed and Breakfast is an 1890 Victorian home with two floors and an attic and basement. There is also a viewing deck where the visitor has a lovely view of the Elizabeth River. HISTORY: The original homeowners of this Victorian home were immigrants from Scotland, and when they built their dream home in Portsmouth they called it Glen Coe, after a very beautiful place i... [Read more]

If you’re curious to walk the haunted streets of Williamsburg, Virginia for yourself, then here is why you must book your Ghost Tour with Colonial Ghosts today. There are places in the world where human consciousness has left an unmistakable mark, even long after it has passed. The common words, like “haunting”, or “ghosts”, hint at what happened. Here in Williamsburg, Virginia, the Civil Wa... [Read more]