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Join Historic Dumfries for a ‘spirited’ ghost walk and haunted museum overnight lock-In

Join Historic Dumfries for a “Spirited” Ghost Walk and Haunted Museum Overnight “Lock-In” Are you are brave enough?

Take a walking tour through Dumfries Haunted Heights, visit Weems-Botts — listed as the second most haunted site in Virginia by the Fredericksburg Star, and featured on “My Ghost Story” in the Spring and Summer of 2013, and on CBS, “Spirited History.”

Hear local tales of ghostly wonder and mystery along the way. Learn about the most haunted house in Dumfries and it’s most recent occurrences.

Finish with hot chocolate and cider by the campfire in eerie and haunted Merchant Park. Share your own ghost encounters with other visitors!

Walks are $10 per person, $5 for students and free for kids under 6 years of age.

If you want to test your bravery, spend the night in our “Haunted House.” $75 per person, reservations are required. It does include Pizza in the evening and breakfast at 6:00 a.m. Join us for this fun and unique fundraiser for the Weems-Botts Museum.

Dates: Ghost Walks -October 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30,31 Time: 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00 and 8:30 p.m. Museum Lock-In – October 10, 17, 24 and 31st RSVP to 703-221-2218

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