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Dark History PGH

We offer haunted history tours in smaller neighborhoods in and around the Pittsburgh area.
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12/06/2024

Many thanks to Krampus for reading the tough- love lessons of Der Strewwelpeter and thanks to our friends at Bridge(r)tahn for inviting us in to their space! 'Twas a good time!

12/05/2024

Warm up with a hot drink and a cautionary tale from the German story book, "Der Strewwelpeter"!

⏰ 5-9pm with stories every 30 minutes
📍 22 Market Sq (At the entrance to Bridgetahn Holiday Pop Up)
🎟 $5 / person at the door : Kids under 3 are FREE!
🍭 Includes stories & Krampus Kandy (drinks sold separately)

All Ages Welcome! Look for the black mobile "ticket booth" at the door for your entry stamp ~

12/02/2024

Are you struggling to get your children to use good old fashioned common sense?
Could you use a helping hand to guide them toward good behavior??
Are you tired of unrelenting demands from your tots without a smidge of gratitude???

Bring them to the black tent at 22 Market Square THIS THURSDAY December 5th for "Children's Hour mit Krampus" as he reads selected stories from Der Struwwelpeter, a German book of Cautionary Tales between 5pm-9pm!

📖 We'll be reading 3-4 short stories every 30 minutes
🍭Heed the warnings of children who didn't listen and receive some Krampus Kandy before you depart.
💰Just $5 / person at the tent door - all ages welcome - kids under 3 are FREE!

Look for the Dark History black tent in front of
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12/02/2024

The Tiny Altar!
Hand painted tiny 2x2x2 wooden boxes hold everything you need to manifest on-the-go!
Includes a List of Meanings & Symbolism.
Every box includes:
* mirror & greenery
* candle (colors will vary)
* candle holder
* metal cup
* pentagram charm
* 4 corked glass bottles containing: rosemary / pink salt / cinnamon / mustard
* seashell
* 2 extra charms (varied)

Now available on our website **quantities are limited**
Makes a great Yuletide gift!

https://darkhistorypgh.com/store/p/the-tiny-altar

11/29/2024

2 dates
3 venues
3 cocktails
3 dark tales

Cadence At The Strip Wigle Whiskey Kingfly Spirits

11/25/2024

We're feeling spirited as we approach the Winter Solstice.

👹 DEC 5 CHILDREN'S HOUR with KRAMPUS! Find us at Space Bar in our black tent at Pittsburgh in Market Square as Krampus reads selected cautionary tales from Der Struwwelpeter - a German children's book!
$5 at the tent entrance includes stories and Krampus Kandy! Kids under 3 are FREE

👻 DEC 11 + 19 GHOSTS OF DISTILLERY ROW A haunted drinking tour in the Strip with 3 venues / 3 cocktails / 3 true tales that relate to the locations. Haunted spots include:
Cadence At The Strip Wigle Whiskey Kingfly Spirits
$50 ticket includes 3 signature drinks!
Tickets: https://DistilleryRow24.eventbrite.com

🥃DEC 13 MASTERDECEASED THEATRE Christmas Edition makes it's debut at in Zelienople! It's a late night show at 10pm for a "Strand After Dark" experience. We'll be performing 3 chilling wintry tales paired with 3 themed cocktails! $50 ~ almost SOLD OUT!
Tickets: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pesptpm/11523435/1059620

11/24/2024

Located in The Strip!
We visit 3 venues / for 3 cocktails / and tell 3 true tales

Join us at Cadence At The Strip for our first stop, then walk over to Wigle Whiskey and on to Kingfly Spirits for the final story and cocktail!

Haunting history ripped from the headlines just in time for the Winter Solstice!
TWO NIGHTS ONLY!
Ticket link here: https://DistilleryRow24.eventbrite.com

11/23/2024

Join us for our inaugural story time!
DECEMBER 5th marks the return of Krampus to whom Pittsburgh is no stranger! The feared (and beloved) accomplice to St. Nicholas serves as a reminder to children of all ages to practice the Spirit of Yuletide all year long if you are to be rewarded.
If not ~ a different fate awaits!

Come to the BLACK TENT in front of Space Bar in Market Square for our first ever CHILDREN’S HOUR WITH KRAMPUS: Selected Readings from Der Struwwelpeter

Krampus will be reading up to 4 German cautionary stories of his choosing every 20 minutes!

All ages are welcome ~ $5 at the Tent Door includes Story Time & Krampus Kandy

Children under 3 admitted FREE

11/20/2024

Did a fun private Tour with Scenic America tonite in our fair city. Thanks to for the inclusion! And Mother Nature was a sweetheart with the weather too. Next up : Krampus!!!

11/14/2024

Our heart goes out to right now.
A 4- alarm 🔥 has taken - a staple of E .Main St for decades.
Give them a follow for updates on their situation.
Hoping it doesn't consume any other buildings or businesses. 😢

10/28/2024

THANK YOU for supporting Local Lore for these past 7 perfect weekends! It has been a privilege to bring you dark tales in your town (cuz we all wanna know the dirt that went down, amirite?)
Thank you for capturing strange images along the way - for bringing your friends and family - and for joining us on the macabre journey through , , + !
We have some exciting things in the works so don't ghost us just yet!
Yours in Spirit,
The Bog Witch

SPECIAL MENTIONS:

OUR 👻 GUIDES
Caren Hearne
Jeanne Marshall
Monique Fontaine
Andrew Huntley
Missy Moreno
Caroline Connell

OUR 💀 BUILDINGS

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10/26/2024

That's a wrap on RITUAL DESCENT! What a unique experience to be dropped into a different time and space - story lines unfolding around you - ominous and foreboding with authentic period pieces to explore.
If you made it, THANK YOU for coming!
Its a newer concept of theatre for Pittsburgh and we thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to introduce it.

Gratitude to our Director / Co-creator:

The Cast:
Julia Geisler
Esai Aliquo-Valera
Ethan Gwynn
Jeff Johnston

The Band:

Dr Roger Humphries
Erik Krouse
Benjamin May
Subha Das
Mark Perna

Tech Support:
John Henry Luke
Brett Czarniak

Location:
and the great staff!

Stay tuned for more opportunities to creep it real~

10/14/2024

Our new immersive theater event! Love Dark History? Be a part of it!
Dip in to scenes already in motion as you travel back to the 1930s and the hunt for the Butcher of Kingsbury Run.
Ticket Link in our Bio!

10/12/2024

We had a great time last night at the Silence of the Lambs Cage Night! Got to hold the keys to the original cage and met Chris Rowan - owner of ! Many thanks to Gina for organizing a really fun event!

10/11/2024

LIES! Carnegie has 2 spots left on October 19th!
Dormont has availability on Oct 19th + 25th + 26th
Millvale is sold out!

Is Pittsburgh lucky or cursed to have so many haunted neighborhoods?? 👻
Ticket links are in our bio and on Eventbrite! 🎟

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