Ghosts of the Goldfields: Hauntings, Hoaxes, and Halloween

Join Dr. David Waldron for a spine-chilling exploration of ghostly tales from Victoria’s gold rush era in this special History Matters presentation.

Drawing on his extensive research, Dr. Waldron will uncover how ghost stories emerged as a cultural response to trauma, blending history, folklore, and the eerie tradition of ‘playing the ghost.’

From the haunted halls of the Ararat Lunatic Asylum to Ballarat’s spectral legends, discover the strange and supernatural world of 19th-century Australia.

You may also like the following events from Sovereign Hill:

• This Saturday, 30th August, 02:00 am, Ballarat Pie Trail-Whiskey & Stout Slow-Braised Beef with Pepperberry Pie in Ballarat
• Next Wednesday, 3rd September, 04:00 am, Fashion Collection Tour in Ballarat
• Next month, 24th September, 04:00 am, Treasures from the Sovereign Hill Collection Tour in Ballarat

Also check out other Arts events in Ballarat, Fine Arts events in Ballarat.