News: Loudoun Museum's Annual Hauntings Tours Set for Oct. 26-27

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Leesburg (Oct. 3, 2012) - Do you like a good ghost story? Then you don’t want to miss Loudoun Museum’s Annual Hauntings Tours. This year’s tours will take place Friday, Oct. 26 and Saturday, Oct. 27 in Historic Downtown Leesburg.

Tours are led through several homes and businesses, where costumed storytellers share the history and ghostly tales of each place. The spirited tours last 90 minutes to 2 hours and start every 15 minutes between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tours begin at the Leesburg Town Hall, located at 25 West Market Street.


“It’s a different Hauntings experience each year because we vary the locations a bit,” said tour founder and director Peter Kelpinski. “For some sites, the stories have been updated to reflect new eerie events that have occurred during the past year.”

The goal is to both entertain and unsettle guests. “We scare you the good old-fashioned way: with the fine art of well-told stories.”

Tickets are $15 online and $20 at the door. Because space is limited, people are encouraged to reserve their tickets online as soon as possible.

Tickets may be purchased at www.LeesburgHauntings.org. All proceeds benefit the Loudoun Museum.

Due to their historic nature, many of the buildings on the Hauntings Tours are not handicapped accessible. Tours are not recommended for children under 10 years old, and infants and strollers are not permitted.

Things to Know about Leesburg Hauntings
• Check-in for the walking tours is in the lobby of the Leesburg Town Hall at 25 West Market Street (one block west of the intersection of King and Market Street) next to the Tally Ho Theater and the parking garage.
• Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time to check in.
• Tours will leave promptly. If you miss your designated tour time, we will ask you to wait until the next tour with available spaces.
• Each tour will cover about eight blocks and last 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
• The tour will end at the Loudoun Museum at 16 Loudoun Street SW. The museum is located behind the Town Hall, and next to the parking garage.
• Dress for the weather. Tours will continue even in the rain!
• Wear comfortable walking shoes since you’ll be on brick sidewalks and uneven terrain.
• Parking is available in the garage next to the Town Hall; please use the Loudoun Street entrance to the garage.