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David Dominé's Victorian Ghost Walk

Name: David Dominé's Victorian Ghost Walk
Address: 1402 Saint James Court, Louisville, KY, 40208, US
Telephone: +15027182764
Price range: $$
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David Dominé's Victorian Ghost Walk ® is an annual theatrical event that celebrates the ghostly pa He agreed.
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Every third weekend in October, Louisville Historic Tours suspends its evening haunted tours to assist the South Fourth Street Association in its production of "David Dominé's" Victorian Ghost Walk®. Often described as a "porch and parlor" play, this is a more elaborate ghost tour that brings together a wide variety of local talent to create a spectacle of outdoor theater celebrating the ghostly p

ast of "America's Most Haunted Neighborhood." Instead of guides telling the ghost stories, characters in Victorian attire come to life along the gas-lit walkways and in various Old Louisville mansions so they can tell the stories themselves on this tour. Each of the three nights, there are 12-13 groups of 35 participants that depart from the Conrad-Conrad House Museum every 15 minutes. From 2004-2008, the Victorian Ghost Walk® raised funds for the West St. Catherine Street Neighborhood Association; after this organization ceased its involvement and declined the offer of total proprietorship, David Dominé assumed sole ownership, revived the event, and, with the assistance of director Ronald Lew Harris, gave it its current format. For several years, David then partnered with the Old Louisville Chamber of Commerce to put on the event; when that organization became defunct, the Old Louisville Neighborhood Council under the leadership of Howard Rosenberg approached David and asked him to partner with that organization to stage the event, as well as conduct his general tours from the Visitors Center in Central Park. In 2015, however, David denied the Old Louisville Neighborhood Council performance rights after ghost walk committee members Chazz Petersen and Daniel Gatlin claimed that David was not the owner of the Victorian Ghost Walk®, which is based on the research and writings of David Dominé and is protected by federal copyright laws. As a result, David ceased collaboration with the Old Louisville Neighborhood Council and the Old Louisville Information Center, eventually branching out on his own. In 2015 and 2016, the Old Louisville Neighborhood Council staged an unsuccessful rival event, the "Old Louisville Victorian Tales of Terror." In 2017, after that production folded, David produced the ghost walk on his own; in 2019, he agreed to partner with the South Fourth Street Association and, for the foreseeable future, he and Louisville Historic Tours anticipate the South Fourth Street Association being the permanent beneficiary of the Victorian Ghost Walk®.

2023 marked the 15th year of the Victorian Ghost Walk®.

05/07/2024

Guess what? The 16th Victorian Ghost Walk will return this year the weekend of October 18-20! The planning committee had its first meeting tonight so stay tuned.

11/27/2023

We’re already planning for the 2024 Victorian Ghost Walk!

10/24/2023

The Victorian Ghost Walk made the list for the "10 best fall ghost tours for spine-tingling fun in America" on FoxNews.com!

Just in time for Halloween, enjoy some haunted history with these spook-tacular ghost tours from all over America that are filled with paranormal experiences and other startling sights.

10/22/2023

A three-night theatrical event will summon spirits from beyond the grave on Oct. 20-22.

10/22/2023

Tonight is our last night!

In 2023, David Dominé's Victorian Ghost Walk® returns for its 15th year!Come join us in "America's Most Haunted Neighborhood" as David Dominé's Victorian Ghost Walk® celebrates another year!The third weekend in October the streets and front lawns of Old Louisville will once again come alive with...

10/22/2023

There are still tickets for the last night of the Victorian Ghost Walk! Get them at redpintix.com

10/21/2023

The commemorative 15th Victorian Ghost Walk t-shirts have arrived and they're on sale already in the gift shop at the Conrad-Caldwell House Museum! Get yours during the event or stop by the museum during regular hours.

10/21/2023

Tonight's 15th Victorian Ghost Walk is officially sold out, but there are still tickets for the last night, tomorrow, Sunday October 22. Get tickets at t

10/20/2023

Watch for us at 9:45AM on WDRB in the Morning today!

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10/19/2023

Tomorrow night is opening night!

David Dominé’s Victorian Ghost Walk ® celebrates America’s Most Haunted Neighborhood with a cast of real-life characters who return from the grave to tell

10/19/2023

Congratulations to Jay Todd Richey and Kira Meador, whose design "A Window into the Past" was chosen as the winner in the 15th Victorian Ghost Walk design contest! This will be the design on the official 15th Victorian Ghost Walk t-shirts, which will be available for sale this week during the event!

10/19/2023

Tonight is the last night of our haunting tour, and all of our tours tonight still have spots open! Experience the history of this house, told by the spirits themselves. Tours at 7, 7:30, 8, and 8:30. $20 adults, $15 children.
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10/19/2023

Scenes from tonight’s dress rehearsal…

10/09/2023

David and Keith went on Great Day Live this morning to promote this year's Victorian Ghost Walk!

10/09/2023

Congratulations to Paula for winning this gift basket in the Victorian Ghost Walk raffle during the St James Court Art Show this weekend!

09/29/2023

✨👻 GIVEAWAY 👻✨

In honor of the 15th annual Victorian Ghost Walk® on October 20, 21, and 22, we’re thrilled to provide one lucky winner a gift basket to experience the haunted sites of Old Louisville and the stories that accompany them.

One winner will receive:
- 2 tickets to the 15th Victorian Ghost Walk®
- Gift certificate for an overnight stay at a local B&B
- Local restaurant gift cards
- Signed copy of A Dark Room in Glitter Ball City
- Louisville Historic Tours swag
- And more!

How to enter:
- You must be following and on Instagram
- Like the above logo on Instagram
- Tag a friend you want to bring to the Victorian Ghost Walk® in the comments below the logo- *Share this post on your story for a bonus entry!

The giveaway runs from Sept. 27 to Oct. 6. One winner will be randomly selected and notified via DM from the account only. Good luck! 🎃

(Per Instagram rules, this promotion is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram, Inc. By entering, entrants release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram’s terms of use. Giveaway open to U.S. residents only. No purchase required.)

09/17/2023

Here is the third finalist to be officially announced!

Design Name: A Window Into the Past

Artist Statement:

"Our design captures the spirit of Halloween in America’s most haunted neighborhood through the beauty of Old Louisville’s decorative stained glass and gothic Victorian architecture. Inspired by the largest concentration of residential stained glass windows in America, our piece features the sinister, horned gargoyle head carved on the exterior of the Conrad-Caldwell House; the iconic St. James Court Fountain; and two, flickering gaslit lamps flanked by carved, illuminated pumpkins. We believe there is no better way to celebrate David Dominé’s Victorian Ghost Walk’s® 15th-year milestone than to pay homage to the art that has graced the windows of Old Louisville for over a century."

The Judges Committee is very pleased to announce that this design is the last of the three finalists selected from the pool of semifinalists for the first ever design contest for the Victorian Ghost Walk® in 2023!

This design will be on display in the Victorian Ghost Walk® booth on South Fourth Street with the other finalists during the 67th Annual St. James Court Art Show on October 6, 7, & 8. To help in the determination of a winner and any potential honorable mentions, the public may vote on their favorite design during this time, so please stop by and cast your votes!

At the booth, you may also enter your name in a raffle to win an Old Louisville gift basket with tickets to the 15th Victorian Ghost Walk®, a gift certificate for an overnight at a local B&B, gift certificates to local restaurants, signed books by David Dominé, Louisville Historic Tours swag, and more!

The winner will be officially announced and the award(s) will be presented at 6:45PM on October 18, 2023, at the 2023 Victorian Ghost Walk® media event. During the award ceremony, all finalists will be recognized by name and honorable mentions, if any, will be announced as well.

09/16/2023

Finalist Number 2!

The Judges Committee is very pleased to announce that it has selected three finalists from the pool of semifinalists for the first ever design contest for the Victorian Ghost Walk® in 2023!

This design will be on display in the Victorian Ghost Walk® booth on South Fourth Street with the other finalists during the 67th Annual St. James Court Art Show on October 6, 7, & 8. To help in the determination of a winner and any potential honorable mentions, the public may vote on their favorite design during this time, so please stop by and cast your votes!

At the booth, you may also enter your name in a raffle to win an Old Louisville gift basket with tickets to the 15th Victorian Ghost Walk®, a gift certificate for an overnight at a local B&B, gift certificates to local restaurants, signed books by David Dominé, Louisville Historic Tours swag, and more!

The winner will be officially announced and the award(s) will be presented at 6:45PM on October 18, 2023, at the 2023 Victorian Ghost Walk® media event. During the award ceremony, all finalists will be recognized by name and honorable mentions, if any, will be announced as well.

Here is the second finalist to be officially announced!

Design Name: Witches & Ghouls: The Legends of Old Louisville

Artist Statement:

"The Pink Palace is one of the most loved and recognizable of the grand houses of Old Louisville, and some of the neighborhood’s ghostly regulars have come to visit… The Demon Leaper / Springheel Jack, Colonel Avery, the Ice Boy, Miss G, and of course our beloved witches!"

09/16/2023

Tickets are going fast! Get yours today! October 20, 21, & 22!

Part walking tour, part porch play, David Dominé's Victorian Ghost Walk® brings together local acting talent to showcase and support the stunning Old Louisville historic preservation district. This year's event is presented by the South Fourth Street Association and is directed by Keith McGill. Da...

09/16/2023

We are extremely pleased to announce that the Judges Committee has selected three finalists from the pool of semifinalists for the first ever design contest for the Victorian Ghost Walk® in 2023!

This design will be on display in the Victorian Ghost Walk® booth on South Fourth Street with the other finalists during the 67th Annual St. James Court Art Show on October 6, 7, & 8. To help in the determination of a winner and any potential honorable mentions, the public may vote on their favorite design during this time, so please stop by and cast your votes!

During this time, you may also enter your name in a raffle to win an Old Louisville gift basket with tickets to the 15th Victorian Ghost Walk®, a gift certificate for an overnight at a local B&B, gift certificates to local restaurants, signed books by David Dominé, Louisville Historic Tours swag, and more!

The winner will be officially announced and the award(s) will be presented at 6:45PM on October 18, 2023, at the 2023 Victorian Ghost Walk® media event. During the award ceremony, all finalists will be recognized by name and honorable mentions, if any, will be announced as well.

Here is the first finalist to be officially announced!

Design Name: Spirited History

Artist Statement:

"Within my memories of the Victorian Ghost Walk, the image most prominent in my mind is the tour guide, lantern in hand, leading us through Old Louisville's beautiful streets. No matter how familiar I am with the neighborhood, it seems transformed for one night into a mysterious place anchored by the beautiful Central Park and its towering trees. The tour offers the opportunity to let go of reason and follow the guide into fantasy and history."

08/25/2023

Summer nights on Belgravia Court in the Historic District of Old Louisville. 🏰🔥

Take a daily architecture or nightly ghost tour through the enchanting neighborhood with a guided trek by Louisville Historic Tours to learn about the history and haunts of some of the city’s oldest and grandest homes. ⛲️👻

🔗 Learn more here: https://louisvillehistorictours.com

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08/24/2023

AUDITIONS START TODAY AT 6PM!

SPREAD THE WORD! It’s time to audition for the 15th Victorian Ghost Walk, which will take place October 20-22, 2023!

Needed are actors to portray real-life characters from 19th-century Old Louisville and guides to lead groups of 30-35 people on a fun and fascinating 2-hour historical journey through Old Louisville.

Auditions will be held August 24 6PM-9PM at the Conrad-Caldwell House Museum at 1402 St James Ct. (Please enter on the Magnolia Street side of the building.) No appointment necessary, but please bring a resume and headshot. There will be a modest stipend. For more details contact director Keith McGill at [email protected].

08/19/2023

Who wants to win $1000?

There's still time to enter the 15th Victorian Ghost Walk poster/t-shirt design competition! The grand prize is $1000!

Send submissions to [email protected].

SPREAD THE WORD! It’s time to audition for the 15th Victorian Ghost Walk, which will take place October 20-22, 2023! Nee...

08/09/2023

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1402 Saint James Court
Louisville, KY
40208

Opening Hours

Friday	6pm - 10pm
Saturday	6pm - 10pm
Sunday	6pm - 10pm

Telephone

+15027182764

Website

http://louisvillehistorictours.com/victorian-ghost-walk/

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David Dominé's Victorian Ghost Walk ® is an annual production of outdoor theater that celebrates the ghostly past of "America's Most Haunted Neighborhood" amidst a stunning backdrop of gas-lit walkways and beautiful mansions. Written by David Dominé, this spooky porch play brings together a wide variety of neighborhood talent every year in October. From 2004-2008, it raised funds for the West St. Catherine Street Neighborhood Association; after this organization ceased its involvement, David Dominé assumed sole ownership, revived the event, and, with the assistance of director Ronald Lew Harris, gave it its current format.

The Victorian Ghost Walk ® is based entirely on the research and writings of David Dominé. Andy Perry is the director of the 2019 ghost walk, which will benefit the South Fourth Street Association in Old Louisville. This year, David Dominé's Victorian Ghost Walk ® will will start and end at the stunning Conrad-Caldwell House on charming St. James Court, the heart of Old Louisville. Starting at 6:00 p.m., tours will depart every 15 minutes.