Announcing the 2nd Annual “Spirits of Pittsboro’s Past” Walking Tour

What spirits lurk in downtown Pittsboro? Experience an out of the ordinary historical walking tour! In the spirit of Halloween, participants will be in search of ghostly spirits from the town’s past. Walk in the footsteps of those who came before us to see the town and its buildings and sites in a new way.

On two Saturdays, October 5 and October 19, participants will be led through a one-mile tour of downtown Pittsboro visiting historical sites and learning local folklore while encountering “spirits” along the way. We will tour sites such as the Masonic Lodge, St Barts Church and cemetery, and much more.

We will assemble at the Historic Chatham Courthouse at 5:30 pm. The tour will take about two hours. We will move at a leisurely pace and will encounter spirits along the way who will tell their past stories. Content will be appropriate for participants 12 and older. The tour will be held if rain is expected, but rescheduled in the event of stormy weather. 

A total of 60 tickets per Saturday tour will be sold. Tour participants will be divided into three small groups for the October 5 tour (rain date October 12) and the October 19 tour (rain date October 26). The experience will be the same for all small groups for each tour date. 

Tickets will be $25 for CCHA members and $30 for nonmembers. Members may order guest tickets at the member price. Remember, you must log in to your member profile to get the member price. Tickets will be available to members only from August 15-August 31. If tickets remain after that date, public (non-members) ticket sales will begin September 1. We welcome and encourage you to join the CCHA to enjoy early ticket access and obtain the discounted rate. 

Tickets are available online only. Online payment by credit card is required to register on this site. Use the buttons on this page to choose your tour date. 

For any questions, please contact us at SpiritTour@chathamhistory.org.

Space is limited, so don’t miss your chance to join us for an unforgettable evening. Gather your friends and family, bring your courage, and prepare for an evening of encounters with historical spirits!