Halloween Activities in Richmond, Virginia

A very brief history of Richmond: Before the actual city even existed, in 1611, it was home to the first hospital in North America. At the dawn of the Revolutionary War she was the ear to some of the greatest words ever spoken, the voice of Patrick Henry's "give me liberty or give me death…" speech rang through her. She was led by some of the greatest men to have set foot on American soil. The Capitol Building was designed by Thomas Jefferson, Virginia's second governor, it stands for the freedom that Americans fought for. As the capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War, she witnessed death and destruction, in a war against brothers. She's been home to Edgar Allan Poe, who is today the country's most read poet. Her Hollywood Cemetery holds the bodies of presidents.

You can see that Richmond has had a long and passionate history. Does she still hold these spirits, of the Revolutionary Hero's, the Civil War soldiers, the poet's troubled soul? Find out. Halloween was one thought to be a night when the dead could return to earth, and once again walk amongst us. The question is, who shall you walk with?

Saints & Sinners Festival on Cary street, celebrate Halloween with music, food and costumes
Cary Street will be closed 14th and 17th street to celebrate. Admission is free and come ready for the costume contest.
Great for the whole family! Call (804) 304-6870 for Details

Ghosts, Goosebumps & Graveyard Tales Guided Bus Tour -A 2 1/2 hour bus tour through downtown Richmond. "Your guide shares stories of death and ghost sightings. Among the sites visited will be the infamous Church Hill train tunnel, Hollywood Cemetery, the Jefferson Hotel, and Monumental Church, a memorial to victims of a tragic theater fire in 1811."
Meet your guide at the Richmond History Center, 1015 East Clay Street, at 2:00 p.m. $18.00 for adults $15.00 for children 6-18
History Center members and children under 6 free. Includes admission to the History Center day of tour.

Maymont's Boo at the Barn -A safe and fun Halloween event for children. Activities include crafts, spooky storytelling, a creepy corral, hay wagon rides, a costume contest and other Halloween traditions. Proceeds benefit the Adopt A Living Thing program to feed and care for the 700 animals that live at Maymont. Call: ext. 322: (804) 358-7166 for Details

Haunts of Richmond -"it's the city's only nighttime Haunted House and Ghost Tour. Your Ghost Host will guide you on a fascinating nighttime exploration of the Shockoe Bottom, Shockoe Slip and Capitol Hill areas of Richmond, where over 400 years of history have produced an ample share of those caught between this world and the next." Hear ten tales of the mysterious, tragic and downright terrifying things that have led to numerous reports of paranormal activity along the tour route including: The Great Theatre Fire, Church Hill tunnel collapse, Civil War Hospitals And many more...
Haunted House - Every Thur. 7:30-10:30pm, Fri. & Sat. 7:30-11:30pm; Oct. 29, 31 and Nov.2-4.

Ghost Tours: Same dates as House - 9:00pm
http://www.hauntsofrichmond.com
$10 - $23
1-800-979-3370 for tickets.