The Original Ghost Tour

09/02/2024

From your friends at The Ghost Tour, we wish you a Happy Labor Day! (Just don’t wear white the day after). 😂👻

08/28/2024

The Last Known Photograph of Wyatt Earp. Born in March 1848, he grew up with four brothers. Earp began his career in law enforcement in Missouri, where he was elected local constable in 1870. However, following the death of his pregnant wife, he left town. His journey took him to Kansas, and by 1878, he had become a notable lawman and gambler in Dodge City, Kansas, forging alliances with legendary figures like Doc Holliday and Bat Masterson.

In 1879, Wyatt and his brothers moved to the bustling town of Tombstone in the Arizona Territory, seeking fortune and opportunity. Wyatt worked as a gambler and saloon guard, while his brother Virgil became the town marshal. Tensions with a local outlaw gang led by Ike Clanton escalated, culminating in the infamous gunfight at the O.K. Corral on October 26, 1881. The shoot-out, which lasted only about 30 seconds, involved Wyatt, Virgil, and Morgan Earp, along with Doc Holliday, against the Clanton gang. Three outlaws were killed, but the violence persisted.
Virgil was ambushed and wounded in December 1881, and Morgan was killed in March 1882. Seeking revenge, Wyatt and his allies pursued and killed several suspects. Facing murder charges, Wyatt fled to Colorado and then moved through various boomtowns before finally settling in California. There, he engaged in police work, gambling, mining, and real estate.

In his later years, Wyatt collaborated with Stuart N. Lake on a biography titled "Wyatt Earp, Frontier Marshal," published in 1931. This work cemented his status as a legendary figure of the American West, though many of his exploits were later found to be exaggerated. Earp's life and adventures have been immortalised in numerous books and films, including "Gunfight at the O.K. Corral" (1957), and "Tombstone" (1993).

Wyatt Earp passed away in 1929, leaving behind a legacy that continues to captivate and inspire tales of the Old West.

08/23/2024

Let’s not forget spooky stories 👻

08/19/2024

Look up at the sky tonight! 🌕✨ A rare Super Blue Moon will light up the sky—a spooky spectacle where a supermoon (when the moon is closest to Earth) and a blue moon (the third full moon in a season with four) align. Don’t miss this chance to see the moon 30% brighter and 14% larger than usual—though, sadly, not actually blue. This cosmic event won’t happen again until 2037, so make sure to catch it! A perfect time to try some paranormal investigation.
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08/13/2024

May we present: Esther Jones aka Baby Esther.

Esther Jones, known by her stage name,"Baby Esther,' was an African American singer and entertainer of the Roaring Twenties. She performed regularly at the The Cotton Club in Harlem. Helen Kane saw her act in 1928 and appropriated Jones' 'baby' singing style for a recording of"I Wanna Be Loved By You." Her very particular style went on to become the inspiration for the voice of beloved cartoon character Betty Boop.

08/11/2024

Okay, let’s shake things up! Look at the image below. You’re cursed and you must choose “one” to turn into. Would you choose a vampire, werewolf, zombie or our personal favorite, ghost? 👻

08/09/2024

A COOL WIZARD OF OZ STORY!

During the filming of the beloved classic "Wizard of Oz" in late 1938, the MGM production staff was looking for a coat for actor Frank Morgan to wear in his role as charlatan Professor Marvel. Mr. Morgan also played the Wizard and various small roles in the film. The film's publicist explained the kind of coat they were looking for: "They wanted grandeur gone to seed. A nice-looking coat but very tattered."
According to the publicist: ". . . the wardrobe department went down to an old second-hand store on Main Street and bought a whole rack of coats. And Frank Morgan and the wardrobe man and Victor Fleming [the director] got together and chose one. It was kind of a Prince Albert coat. It was black broadcloth and it had a velvet collar, but the nap was all worn off the velvet."

The coat fit Morgan perfectly. It had exactly the right look of shabby gentility, so they used it in the film.
One hot afternoon during filming, Frank Morgan happened to turn out the pocket. Inside was a name that caused Morgan to do a double take -- the name was "L. Frank Baum." Mr. Baum, of course, was the creator of "The Wizard of Oz." Back in 1900, he wrote the book that the film was based on, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz."

The folks at MGM knew this was an astounding find. They figured out the identity of the tailor in Chicago and sent him pictures of the coat. The tailor sent back a notarized letter saying that the coat had been made for Mr. Baum. And then Mr. Baum's widow identified the coat, too.
MGM was convinced, but others thought the story was a publicity stunt. It sounds almost too good to be true--but what a great story.

Credit : Respective Owner

08/07/2024

Oh wow! This is definitely spooky for sure. What do you guys think?? 👻

08/05/2024

Even in death, this husband and wife could not be separated. This is true love at its’ finest.

08/04/2024

Looking to get into something spooky and for a good cause? The Historic Fleetwood Church in Brandy Station, Virginia is holding a couple different paranormal events to raise money for this site to help continue restoration efforts. Check them out!

We welcome you to join us for upcoming paranormal events hosted by our friends in Spirit Guides Paranormal at our beloved church. It’s long since been said it’s haunted. Come find out for yourselves! (All proceeds raised directly benefit our restoration efforts).

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/full-moon-at-fleetwood-church-tickets-952354587207

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fleetwood-paracon-the-resurrection-tickets-951755244557

08/03/2024

Who knew about this?! 😳 At the Battle of Shiloh in 1862, some soldiers' wounds glowed blue and healed faster, a phenomenon they called Angel Glow. In 2002, two teens identified the cause as Photorhabdus luminescens, a bioluminescent bacterium that inhibits pathoggens.

08/01/2024

For those who didn’t already know, we don’t just cover the ghosts of Williamsburg. We cover Yorktown as well. Check out the post below ⬇️👻 And if you haven’t liked our Yorktown Hallowed Ground page, please like and give us a follow!!

It’s been over 200 years since The Battle of Yorktown, and locals still say they hear the echo of musket shots in the night. They hear cannon fire with such force that it shakes their houses & spectral soldiers can be seen walking across the battlefields. Have you taken our Yorktown Hallowed Ground tour? If not, head on over to our website: theghosttour.com 👻👻👻 The ghosts of Yorktown are waiting!!

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07/30/2024

Think about this. It could be any question you want to ask. What would you ask a ghost on the other side? (Share this post with friends).

07/30/2024

Take a look at the photo below. ⬇️ What do you guys think??

Check out this interesting photo captured on our tour recently. The person you see at left is a real person who happened to move at the time of the photo, but it would seem there's something else there with him perhaps. Any thoughts??

07/27/2024

For those of us who needed a good laugh today! 👻

07/25/2024

"Uncover the chilling secrets of the past and embrace the unknown on a The Ghost Tour this weekend."

We are the oldest and most renowned ghost tour company in the US and Virginia. Our selection of spine-tingling experiences includes the Original Ghost Tour, the Yorktown Ghost Tour, Pub Crawls, and Paranormal Ghost Hunting Tours. Whether you're a thrill-seeker or a history enthusiast, join us for an unforgettable journey into the realm of the supernatural.

07/24/2024

Union Blue And Confederate Gray Veterans Reunite At Gettysburg In The Year 1913 — Standing By “The Bloody Angle” Where Pickett’s Charge Took Place 50 Years Earlier And Over 3,000 Soldiers On Both Sides Lost Their Lives — Now They Clasp Hands Over The Stone Wall As Brothers

07/22/2024

Lets talk about potato chips..

The potato chip was invented in 1853 by George Crum.. Crum was a black American chef at the Moon Lake Lodge resort in Saratoga Springs, New York.. French fries were popular at the restaurant, and one day a diner complained that the fries were too thick.. Although Crum made a thinner batch, the customer was still unsatisfied.. Crum finally made fries that were too thin to eat with a fork, hoping to annoy the extremely fussy customer.. The customer, surprisingly enough, was happy – and potato chips were invented.. Crum’s chips were originally called Saratoga Chips and potato crunches.. They were soon packaged and sold in New England.. Crum later opened his own restaurant.. William Tappendon manufactured and marketed the chips in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1895.

In the 1920s, a salesman named Herman Lay sold potato chips to the southern USA (selling the chips from the trunk of his car).. In 1926, Laura Scudder (who owned a potato chip factory in Monterey Park, California) invented a wax paper potato chip bag to keep the chips fresh and crunchy.. With further technology, innovation, and a countless number of variations and flavors, potato chips have only grown in popularity over the years.. And now, each bag contains more air than chips.

07/19/2024

From our investigation last night at the Williamsburg Winery 👻 Listen for the response! Want to experience the paranormal for yourself?? Check out our The Extreme Ghost of Williamsburg tour!! Visit: theghosttour.com

07/19/2024

Many thanks to our followers who tuned in to our Extreme Ghost Tour livestreams this evening via TikTok and Facebook at the Williamsburg Winery. We had a blast and hope you did too!! 👻 Stay tuned for more from us as we delve deeper into the layers of the paranormal here. ゚

07/19/2024

07/19/2024

Live ghost hunt at The Williamsburg Winery staring soon

07/16/2024

Check out this 122 year old ghost ship, sitting abandoned in a Kentucky river. It was ridden a few times by Thomas Edison and appeared in a Madonna music video.
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The U.S.S. Sachem was launched 10 years before the Titanic departed in 1902, initially a luxury ride for a railroad mogul and turned warship that powered through both world wars, including a few times with Thomas Edison aboard while he did wartime experiments.

During World War II the ship became outdated with new technologically advanced ships.

It was then purchased in the late 40s by a quickly-growing cruise line in New York City, and the Sachem became a recreational vessel once again used as a fishing and party boat, and later a sightseeing ship that ferried nearly 3 million people around New York.

It started her career as a cruise ship under the name, Sightseer, and eventually ending it as its final identity, the Circle Line V, in which the faded name that can still be found on her hull today.

How did it end up in its final location?

The vessel was purchased in 1986 by private owner Robert Miller with an attempt to repair it. But repairs didn’t go well. It reportedly took 10 days to move the ship from New York and after being navigated down the Mississippi by Miller and his crew, she was anchored on a small tributary off the Ohio River on Miller’s property. Water levels dropped so much that the ship became mired in the mud. Miller didn’t have the funds to move it so the ship sat there, never to sail again.

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07/14/2024

This is a great question. Can cats see ghosts? What about other animals?? It really does make you wonder.

07/13/2024

A recent photo submitted by a guest on our Extreme Ghost of Williamsburg tour. She took several photos with nothing there and in the last photo there seemed to be something under the house. This was taken at the Anthony Hay Cabinet Shop.

07/10/2024

Before his death, Edgar Allan Poe was found on the street, delirious and in heavily soiled, shabby clothing that was clearly not his own. On his deathbed, he was wracked with fever dreams and vivid hallucinations, while calling out for someone named Reynolds.⁠ ⁠

Below is an account of his final days:

Edgar Allan Poe left Richmond, Virginia, on September 27, 1849, headed for Philadelphia to edit a collection of poems. Instead, he was found in Baltimore six days later. His journey from Richmond to Baltimore remains a mystery, with no sightings or explanations to fill the gap.

When discovered, Poe’s clothing was dirty and ill-fitting, suggesting foul play or extreme disarray. His incoherence and inability to explain his state added to the mystery.

Joseph Walker, a local typesetter, found Poe and managed to alert Joseph E. Snodgrass, an acquaintance with medical training. Despite their efforts, Poe’s condition only worsened, and his final days were marked by delirium and confusion.

Unable to explain his circumstances or how he got there, Poe’s condition rapidly deteriorated.

For four days, Poe languished in Washington College Hospital, plagued by hallucinations and fever dreams. He repeatedly called out for a mysterious “Reynolds,” a person unknown to his friends and family. On October 7, 1849, Edgar Allan Poe passed away, his cause of death listed as phrenitis, or swelling of the brain, a diagnosis that has since been called into question.

07/10/2024

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07/08/2024

Here’s a truly spooky photo from one of the most haunted places on Earth- Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Louisville, Kentucky.

The owner of this photo said….. "I took this during a tour of Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Kentucky. There was no one in the window when I took this picture everyone was downstairs. The tour guide said it's the most amazing picture she’s seen taken there, ever. It looks like a small child looking down at the people below (no children on the tour) it’s heartbreaking to think these poor little souls are alone here.”

07/06/2024

Pinch yourself to make sure you’re awake? Lol 😂 Tell us what you would do!! ⬇️👻

07/04/2024

Happy Independence Day (or Treason Day depending on, which side of the pond you’re on). Enjoy your day today and remember what our forefathers sacrificed all those years ago in the name of independence.