Ghosts Of Davidson

01/27/2025

Tour dates are up for February! Visit the link in our bio for tickets.

February is a special month in Davidson. We will focus on all the spooky events that happened here in Februarys past as well as a love story that asks the question, “Is it better to live with a broken heart or die from one?”

You will NOT want to miss these stories of love, loss and murder in Davidson! ❤️👻

01/18/2025

Today in Davidson history…January 18, 1914…at approximately 8:30pm, southbound train 15 on the AT&O Railroad was getting ready to make a stop at the Davidson depot when the train suddenly derailed. Two railroad employees lost their lives as a result.

The wreck was initially blamed on 9 year old Rufus Hall who may or may not have placed an errant spike on the rail earlier that day. Years later Hall would meet his own gruesome demise.

This incident would kick off the deadliest year in Davidson history.

#1914

01/16/2025

Today in Davidson history…January 15 1903

Medical students John Boyce and Richard McLeod were dissecting a cadaver when Boyce accidentally cut himself with the sharp dissection tool. Within 24 hours he and McLeod would both start showing signs of blood poisoning. McLeod later realized he had an abrasion on the back of his hand from an incident playing football days earlier.

Both young men would be admitted to the infirmary and fight for their lives for the next two weeks. Only one would make it. To be continued…

*The North Carolina Medical College was located in Davidson from 1893-1907 when it moved to Charlotte. It was a separate institution from Davidson College but shared many resources.

01/15/2025

January is a time for planning! Ghosts of Davidson is on a few week hiatus for public tours but it’s a perfect time to start planning your private tour! It’s never too early to reserve your date. Our tours are a fun night out of local history, true crime and spooky tales. Great for:

*Birthday Parties
*Girls Night Out
*Family Gathering
*Scout Groups
*Team Building
*Neighborhood Outing

And anything else you can imagine! Private message me for group rates and to reserve your date!

01/08/2025

I’m not surprised that Davidson is listed as #1. I am, however, surprised that they don’t mention the ghosts! 👻🤷‍♀️

These downtown areas in North Carolina, such as Brevard, Davidson, and Manteo, feature shops, local inns, and live music.

01/05/2025

Today in Davidson history…the death of college student William “Arnie” Goetchius in 1894.

I’ve often mentioned the many strange occurrences associated with the “Old Chambers” building. Here is one more…

New Year’s Day 1894, Arnie and several other classmates decided to go ice skating in the evening. Arnie reportedly ran upstairs to his third floor dorm room in Chambers to grab his skates. With the hall and stairwell being dark, he somehow ran into and fell over the railing on his way back down, falling three stories and receiving significant injuries.

Fellow students carried him to the infirmary where everything was done to try to save his life. He never came out of unconsciousness and passed away on January 5, 1894. Arnie is buried in the student section of the Davidson College Cemetery.

First pic is a newspaper article from his hometown and second pic is a tribute in the Davidson College 1895 yearbook - the year when he would have graduated.

01/02/2025

Looking for something fun, local and family friendly this week? I have two more dates available for the “Ghosts of Davidson Past” tour. It’s a 90 minute walking tour of downtown Davidson packed with historical information and true stories of the town.

Join me for this special Christmas version of the tour on either Jan 2 or 3 at 7pm. Visit www.ghostsofdavidson.com/book for tickets. Use code Christmas24 for 20% off your ticket!

12/26/2024

Looking for something to do with family over the holidays? Join us for a winter stroll through the idyllic town of Davidson to learn more about its history and hauntings 🎄👻

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from the Workmans!! 🎄🎅🏼👻❄️ Proof that I don’t ALWAYS wear black and creep around in cemeteries- just most of the time 🤷‍♀️

12/23/2024

Need a last minute gift? Give the gift of a unique, local experience that’s fun for the whole family! Purchase tickets ahead of time, get a gift certificate and then schedule your tour for a later date. Ghosts of Davidson gift certificates don’t expire. Email [email protected] 👻🎄🎅🏼

12/21/2024

Today in Davidson history…December 21, 1912 the death of Julia Holt at 72. Mrs. Holt was a beloved member of the Davidson community and was well known for taking in student boarders. She and her husband Dr. William Holt (one of our first town doctors) were the first known residents of what is now known as the “Copeland House” on North Main St.

Her obituary, published in the Charlotte Observer, noted that “Mrs. Holt is remembered by generations of students, who have through all these years, even into the session of 1912-13, enjoyed the hospitality of her home and fireside. A motherly, warm, Christian heart beat always within her breast and her kindliness to all of her wide acquaintance was almost proverbial.”

Mrs. Holt is seen sitting in the front of this photo surrounded by family at her home in December 1909 on the occasion of her daughter’s wedding. She is still seen regularly in her home either looking out the window or the front door. Second photo is a zoomed in photo of the front door taken August 2024 on the weekend students arrived back on the Davidson college campus. I believe she is still watching over them ❤️👻

12/19/2024

Join us for the Victorian Era tradition of telling ghost stories at Christmas! We will be mixing in some tales of Davidson Christmas Past with our regular favorites. All true stories of people who now haunt this quaint town. Limited dates available until we take a short break in January! 👻🎄

12/14/2024

These teens were excited to show me some spooky pictures they captured on the tour tonight! Join me this month until the first week of January for my Ghosts of Davidson Past tour 👻🎄

12/12/2024

Who’s joining me tomorrow night???? Let’s not let a Friday the 13th go to waste!

12/11/2024

Let’s get festive! Join me this Friday at 7pm and learn more about the darker side of Davidson 👻🎄

12/11/2024

Take a winter’s walk with us through the beauty of the holiday lights as we tell tales of Davidson’s dark past. A fun, family-friendly night out. Our December calendar is posted. Receive 20% off tickets with code Christmas24

12/07/2024

Don’t forget to vote online by tomorrow or in person tonight at for the tree. This tree features the Ghost of Ada Jenkins past and has A Christmas Carol theme. Decorated by and their elves. All donation “votes” go directly to the charity you voted for!

12/06/2024

The tree looked amazing all lit up last night at ! I wanted to give everyone a closer look at the ornaments that feature the hard work of Ada Jenkins past which have led to current accomplishments and future goals. Vote online or in person until Sunday, Dec 8.