October 23, 2024

Outdoor, Walking Ghost Tours on Oct. 25-26 Will Expose Chilling Tales of Poolesville


Author, artist, and paranormal investigator Lennon Gross will lead hair-raising outdoor walking tour through the center of Poolesville on Friday, Oct. 25, and Saturday, Oct. 26, telling the tales of dark histories and chilling hauntings associated with some of the town’s oldest historic buildings. There will be two tours each night organized at the historic John Poole House.

The tours begin at 7 and 9 p.m. each night. Early tours (7-8 p.m.) will be family-friendly and end back at the John Poole House, where a bonfire and hot cider will be waiting. Later tours (9-10 p.m.) are even spookier and also end with a bonfire and cider at the John Poole House. The tours are for adults and children ages 15 and over.

The John Poole House is located at 19949 Fisher Ave. in Poolesville.

Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for children.

Participants should expect to walk approximately one mile and stand for the duration of the tour.

Tickets must be purchased in advance and space is limited. All ticket sales support the preservation efforts and educational programs of Historic Medley District.

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Historic Medley District, Inc. was founded in 1974 by 27 Montgomery County residents concerned about the neglect and disappearance of historic buildings and landmarks in the area formerly known as the voting district, “Medley District of Montgomery County.”

The district's purpose is to conserve buildings, structures, objects, and spaces that contribute to the area's historic character; develop and implement plans for preserving and using these resources; promote research and education in area history and its contribution to Montgomery County; and encourage citizen participation in these activities.