In October, the Monteith House Museum will offer three different ghostly experiences. Get ready for a scare!
Ghost Walk: Friday & Saturday, October 11 & 12
As summer wanes, the chill of autumn begins to creep in, and with it, the whispers of Monteith’s haunted past awaken. There are two spine-tingling nights of ghostly adventure! Mark your calendars and invite your bravest friends for an evening of frightful exercise.
Your spectral guide will lead you on a Ghost Walk through the shadowy corners of the Monteith Historic District and the Historic Business District in Downtown Albany, sharing eerie tales of the town’s haunted history.
The tour concludes with an exclusive candlelit tour of the Monteith House, Albany’s oldest and most haunted home. Feel the chill as you walk through rooms that have witnessed centuries of eerie events.
Ticket presales will be available for Monteith Historical Society members starting Sunday, Sept. 1. Public sales begin on Saturday, Sept. 7. Prices are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12.
The walking portion of the tour covers approximately one mile and will proceed rain or shine, so please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
Reserve your spot and prepare for a Night of Fright!
Trolley of Terror: Fridays & Saturdays, Oct 18, 19, 25 & 26
Board the trolley to ride in style as a guide recounts terrifying tales of unexplainable encounters in the Downtown Albany area of more than 25 locations.
After the trolley tour, you will be invited inside the Monteith House to hear some of the more chilling ghostly tails that have been experienced within its walls. The tour is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes)
VIP Paranormal Experience: Saturdays, October 19 & 26
Perhaps you are of stouter heart than others and crave the opportunity to experience your own paranormal encounter. This VIP Experience is for you!
Each night, a group of 10 brave visitors will take part in a paranormal investigation in the Monteith House and gain experience using a variety of ghost-hunting equipment. This experience lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
These events are fundraisers to help support the Monteith Historical Society’s mission to continue to preserve Albany’s first frame house and its collection of pioneer artifacts, as well as provide educational opportunities for the public.
Tickets are available on their website monteithhouse.ticketleap.com. For more info, call (541) 220-0421 or email info@monteithhistoricalsociety.org.
