Richmond Ghosts: Sinister Scares of Shockoe Bottom Tour

Most visitors to Richmond have their typical list of “must-see” sites: the Virginia State Capitol Building, the Museum of ... Fine Arts, or Maymont, to name a few. But don’t you want to learn about a darker, more hidden, yet equally as important side of Richmond’s history? Join Richmond Ghosts and immerse yourself in the haunted legends that have been passed down to locals for generations. While some history books might skip over the city’s macabre past, learning these terrifying tales is crucial to gaining an understanding of Richmond’s culture. Visit popular spots such as the C&O Church Hill Tunnel, the site of one of Richmond’s biggest tragedies. At least nine men were killed during the construction of the tunnel…meaning it’s a particularly active site for chilling, otherworldly encounters with these troubled spirits.

The city of Richmond played a key role in the American Civil War, and if you’re visiting, odds are you’ve learned more th ... an your fair share about this side of the city’s history. If you’re looking to expand your knowledge of what really lies between every darkened corner of this historic town’s streets, look no further than an authentic, curated tour with Richmond Ghosts. Learn something new, and expand your conventional knowledge of this capital city’s morbid past.

Curious about what lies beyond the grave? Even skeptics are bound to get goosebumps with a tour from Richmond Ghosts. Visit t ... he real-life locations behind hair-raising stories such as that of the Richmond Vampire, who locals claim is buried in — and haunts — the mausoleum of W. W. Pool in Hollywood Cemetery to this day. Even the most adamant of non-believers won’t be able to deny the sense of dread, horror, and misery that plagues this historic town. If there’s one place that will convince you that ghosts are, in fact, very real, look no further than Richmond.

Richmond isn’t exactly known to be a late-night town. But a certain group of Richmond’s residents is especially active af ... ter the sun goes down: its ghoulish ghosts and otherworldly spirits. Stop by the infamous Rosie Connelly’s Pub, and learn about the haunted drinking establishment where brothel-goers, youth, and many visitors used to sip whiskey back in the early 1900s. For years, workers have reported feeling ghostly hands trying to work in the kitchen, while others have reported seeing a mysterious, full-body apparition of an unknown man, who, without any explanation, would appear in the kitchen before vanishing.

Richmond is widely considered to be the home of Edgar Allen Poe, who, for a time, lived at the corner of Second and Franklin ... Streets during his youth. Since then, Richmond has become a mecca for fans of the famous author, who penned countless, spine-tingling stories throughout his career that continue to haunt readers today. Follow Richmond Ghosts and dive into the sordid history of the Edgar Allen Poe Museum, a historic house that’s said to be the site of unusual spiritual activity. The shadowy phantom of Poe himself is said to roam the corridors, meaning that perhaps, he’ll be listening in on your conversations during your visit.

As nice as it is to wine and dine your significant other, don’t you want to try something new for your next date night? Joi ... n Richmond Ghosts for your next big night out on the town, and get the blood pumping by visiting some of the city’s most notoriously haunted locations. Whether you’re a Richmond local, or just enjoying a romantic getaway, be prepared to cozy up to your date after visiting chilling sites including St. John’s Church, the final resting place for dozens of restless spirits. Walk hand-in-hand across the harrowed ground as you learn about the tragic death of revolutionary Patrick Henry’s wife, Sarah Henry, whose tormented soul is said to roam the church and graveyard all these years later. Listen for her disembodied cries as she bangs on doors, begging to be released from her dungeon prison.