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.
What to expect:
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. Please arrive by 5:15 so we can depart on time. 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.
Bring a flashlight. Content will be appropriate for participants 12 and older. All participants will be asked to sign a liability waiver. Wear comfortable shoes and bring rain gear if rain is expected. Ticket holders will be contacted if stormy weather is expected and the event is rescheduled to a rain date.
Directions to the courthouse and parking information can be found here.
Ticketing information:
Tour participants will be divided into three small groups for the October 5 tour (rain date October 12) and also for the October 19 tour (rain date October 26). The experience will be the same for all small groups for each tour date. You may register for yourself and purchase additional guest tickets if you wish. Do not count your ticket in the number of guest tickets ordered. Those tickets are in addition to your own.
Tickets are $25 each 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. Reserve your space by purchasing tickets now. 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!
“The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” William Faulkner
