Haunted History Tour in St. Marys, GA

SPIRITS TO STIR DURING HAUNTED HISTORY TOUR OCTOBER 30, 2009

NOTE TO PRESS: DRESS REHEARSAL ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 6PM

ST. MARYS, GA—A headless pirate, a yellow fever victim, the village dog, and the last man hanged in Camden County—these are some of the spirits that will tell their stories on October 30, 2009 during the St. Marys Downtown Merchants Association’s MAGICAL HAUNTED HISTORY TOUR.

Melding the mysteries of All Hallows’ Eve with true stories of yesteryear, professional and amateur storytellers will hold court at ten noteworthy locations throughout the Historic District of St. Marys. The “tellers” will be fully costumed in their respective time periods that span hundreds of years of the rich history surrounding Coastal Georgia’s southernmost town.

Complimentary divining rods will be given to all tour participants with instructions on how to detect hidden graves on the outskirts of St. Marys’ historic Oak Grove Cemetery. With soldiers from every major war buried there (beginning with the Revolutionary War), the cemetery is home to many legends that have endured through the ages including the mysterious Resurrection Angel who will have stories of her own to tell.

Volunteers from the St. Marys Golf Cart Association (stationed at Orange Hall) will transport guests (who need assistance) by golf cart from story site to story site—a route which is easily walkable. Stories and spirits include: Orange Hall—Little Jane, The Clark House (where Aaron Burr came after his deadly dual with Alexander Hamilton), the MarshWalk (the headless pirate from the old Ross Inn), Bachlott House, the Historic Riverview Hotel (Beggar, the village dog), The Goodbread House (Captain Goodbread), and the old city jail (the last man hanged in Camden County).

The tour begins at 6:00 p.m. and will culminate at a haunted house exhibit hosted by Joseph and Terra Lucent at the newly opened 304 Osborne Place.

Maureen Barry (who will appear as Beggar, the village dog), an author and professional storyteller, is coordinating the tour with the National Park Service and members of the St. Marys Downtown Merchants Association. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $8 at the St. Marys Welcome Center and Once Upon a Bookseller, or for $10 on the day of the event at the Welcome Center. All proceeds benefit Bryan Lang Historical Archives. Call 912-882-4000 for information.

Magical Haunted History Tour sponsors include: BugSlayer of St. Marys, The Goodbread House, Settlement Group, Inc., Lang’s Marina Restaurant, The French Quarter, The Cottage Shop, and St. Marys Magazine.

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