Let us embark upon a short journey through historic Staunton as we travel back to the American Civil War for a haunted adventure. Join us as we shall examine the historic aspect of the war and its effect it had upon Staunton.
Certainly the war left a mark upon the Queen City, a mark or imprint that continues to this very day. Because you see, Staunton is indeed haunted. Some folks would actually say the town is very haunted. Much of the haunted and paranormal activity in Staunton is
directly related to the American Civil War. It is certainly no wonder as Staunton was a focal point and objective of the Union army from the start of the war because of the town's
direct link to Richmond via the Virginia Central Railroad.
Famous generals such as Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, Ulysses Grant, David Hunter, Judbal Early, John Bell Hood and Pierre Beauregard all made appearances here in the Queen City. Some several times during the war such as Lee and Jackson.
Your tour will include stops at Mary Baldwin University, Glo Fiber Building, Staunton Depot Station and the American Hotel. Stories include Mary Baldwin and the Union Army, Murder at John Beck's Saloon, D. C. McLewery - wrong place wrong time, Haunts of the Selma Mansion, Suicide of Henderson Coe. Your last stop and story is Dead and Wounded at the Depot Station.
This will included a visit INSIDE the American Hotel. The American Hotel served as a receiving hosptial during the war from 1862 until 1865. The hotel was no stranger to death and sickness. The hotel is labled as HAUNTED and is quite paranormally active
as numerous paranormal investigations has occurred here over the years.
Now you will have the opportunity to go inside and tour this former
Civil War Hospital !
ARE YOU BRAVE ENOUGH TO JOIN US ?
* IMPORTANT INFORMATION *
Tour is not recommended for younger children. Younger children may easily frighten, particularly inside the hotel. Unfortunately this tour is not wheelchair accessible..
Pets are NOT allowed inside any buildings.
Some stories and stops have been featured on our other tours such as Mary Baldwin University on our Haunted History Tour and the Glo Fiber Building on our Dark Tales and Haunts Tours. Tour lasts one hour and 45 minutes.
Tour begins from Mary Baldwin University (in front of the Admissions Building 101 W. Frederick Street and ends at the American Hotel/Depot Station 125 South Augusta Street)
Parking is recommended in the New Street Parking Garage (35 South New Street) It is free on the weekends.
This tour is a rare opportunity and is only offered 2 evenings out of the year. It is a rare opportunity to visit and experience this paranormal gem in the heart of downtown Staunton.
Tickets are Adults $20, Seniors 60/older and Military Veterans $18, Active Military $19, Children 8- 12 is $17
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