Ghostwalk New Bern

Now in its 35th year Ghostwalk is a family-friendly fall event that combines spirits from New Bern's past talented local volunteer actors historic sites and a fun-filled creative environment. For three evenings in October you’ll be able to step into the past and visit with ghosts of lively New Bernians. Spirits specters and ordinary folks will bring you tales from across our history. This year you’ll meet “Movers Shakers and Impact Makers” who contributed to make New Bern the special place it is today.

The 35th Annual Ghostwalk is Oct. 23-25 from 6-9:30pm at 13 ghost sites in historic New Bern. Guides will lead you through the stops in Cedar Grove Cemetery at which you will hear entertaining stories based on real historical characters and events straight from New Bern’s past.  The remainder of the event is self-guided with historical spirits telling you their compelling tales on porches in downtown New Bern.  Local historic churches offer a variety of low-cost meals for Ghostwalk visitors and prepare yourself to see some special guests creeping through the cemetery during your visit. Watch for something “thrilling” at the New Bern Academy Green. And keep your eyes open for special apparitions like the Veri-Good Bakery (an oldie but a goodie).

Tickets for the New Bern Historical Society’s Ghostwalk are good for all three nights and are available at www.GhostwalkNewBern.com by calling 252-638-8558 or at 511 Broad Street the Historical Society office. Other outlets are both Harris Teeters in New Bern and Mitchell Hardware in downtown New Bern.  Adult advance tickets are $20 with a special $17 price for active-duty military students and Historical Society members. Adults day of the event $25. Children under 12 are $5 children under 3 are free.  Your ticket is your Ghostwalk map.