Ghost Hunting 101 Class
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Come and experience hands-on Ghost Hunting training from ParaVizionz, a local TAPS family ghost-hunting group! The class begins at 7:00 pm Saturday, April 27th, July 6th, and September 14th, 2024, at the Museum. Snacks & beverages will be served. The class ends at midnight. The class size is limited to 20 people, and tickets are non-refundable. All participants must be 16 years of age or older.
50 US dollars
HISTORICAL HAUNTS – Legends, Lore and Ghostly Tales
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The Museum at the Friends Home culls the most fascinating legends & lore to delight visitors of all ages during our Historic Haunts tour of downtown Waynesville and the Quaker Hill area. History buffs will enjoy tales of the 215-year-old Village’s famous and infamous personalities. Each two-hour walk highlights fascinating, historically based legends from the area's unique past based on first and second-hand accounts of experiences that defy explanation. Tour guides will recount some of Waynesville’s favorite legends & lore, some linked to historically based legends from the area and many stories from experiences by the locals. The tour is free for children under 12. Here are some reviews of our tours from Tripadvisor.com. Summer Ghost Tour dates are April 13th, May 11th, June 8th, July 13th, August 10th & 24th, and September 14th and 28th. Fall Ghost Tour dates for Main street & Quaker Hill are Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, October 2nd, 4th, 5th, 16th, 18th, 19th, 23rd, 25th, 26th, and 30th 2024.
20 US dollars
Ghost and Goblet Dinners
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Enjoy dinner at the newly restored Hammel House while storytellers from the Museum at the Friends Home tell ghost stories. Storytellers from the Museum at the Friends Home will entertain you during dinner relating ghost stories told to use by local citizens over the years. After dinner, we will lead you on a walking tour of the Historic District and tell more exciting tales. At the end of the walk, you will visit the Friends Museum (also haunted) and enjoy light refreshments. Reservations and pre-payment are required.
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The Ghost and Goblet dinners are given by the museum, but the reservations and food are done by the Hammel House Inn in Waynesville.
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All tours are non-refundable once booked due to the limited spaces available.