HAUNTED HISTORY TOUR IN HISTORIC ST. MARYS, GEORGIA (October 28, 2011)

HAUNTED HISTORY TOUR IN HISTORIC ST. MARYS, GEORGIA

 

Legends and Local Spirits Share Their Tales

 

ST. MARYS, GA (October 6, 2011) – The St. Marys Downtown Merchants’ Association presents the 3^rd Annual Haunted History Tour on Friday, October 28, 2011 from 6pm - 9pm in downtown St. Marys.

 

For a fun and educational Halloween activity, this downtown event can’t be beat. Blending legends with authentic historical events, professional and amateur storytellers will hold court at ten noteworthy St. Marys sites. Each presenter will be fully costumed to reflect their respective time periods. This year’s cast and locations include a few favorites from prior tours mixed in with chilling new acts. Some hot-spots will feature details from actual paranormal investigations done by the Southern Paranormal Research Society.

 

Throughout the historic district, guests will be amused by lore such as that of Sam, a faithful servant at Orange Hall, who has lots of points he’d like the living to be aware of. The spirit of Charles Gilman, at the Gilman Boat House, will share his enjoyment of the past and his hope for the future. The evening would not be complete without an ethereal visit from our beloved Resurrection Angel and she’s eager to speak from beyond once again.

 

Included sites in the 2011 tour are Oak Grove Cemetery, the Memory Garden Gazebo, St. Marys Submarine Museum, Riverview Hotel, the sailing vessel Dream at the Waterfront Pavilion Dock, Gilman Boathouse, Goodbread House, St. Marys Film Museum, Archibald Clark House, and Orange Hall.

 

“The DMA is always proud to host events that assist in bringing people downtown to enjoy the area. The planning committee was excited to have partnered with the SPRS to produce some stories relating to the “haunted” history of St. Marys,”said DMA’s president, Jolene Haney.

 

The tour will begin at 6pm and suggested starting points are Orange Hall or Oak Grove Cemetery. Golf carts will be utilized as courtesy shuttles for those needing assistance navigating the tour route.

 

Prices are $8 in advance and $10 on the day of the event. Special group rates are available for groups of 20 or more guests. Tickets are available now and may be purchased at the St. Marys Welcome Center until 7pm the night of the event or at Once Upon A Bookseller until 6pm the night of the event.  For more information, call 912-882-4000 or info@stmaryswelcome.com.

 

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Sincerely,

Angela Wigger, CMP -Director of Tourism

St. Marys Convention & Visitors Bureau

912.882.4000

Angela.wigger@stmaryswelcome.com