Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington

02/07/2025

02/04/2025

Have you heard the stories that the daughter of a Vice President of the United States haunts the islands and shores of coastal North Carolina? The ghost is that of Theodosia Burr, daughter of Aaron Burr, the man who killed Alexander Hamilton in a dual. Theodosia disappeared during a sea voyage in late January 1813 on her way to be reunited with her father. Somewhere along the Carolina Coast, the ship disappeared, never to be seen again. It is thought the ship may been taken by pirates and she may have been forced to walk the plank to her death.Her ghost has been seen on the beach looking desperate to find her way to her father she was on the way to see. She has never spoken to anyone to tell them why she has not moved on to be reunited with father and family in the hereafter. Perhaps she does not know she is dead. She is continuously stuck in the year 1813, thinking her father is waiting for her in New York and she must find her way to him.

02/04/2025

The Black Cat Shoppe is closed through Thursday as we get new paint. Thank you for your patience.

01/28/2025

Join our fun team of Ghost Guides! Send your resume to [email protected]

01/28/2025

Tickets for our Valentine tour are on sale now! www.hauntedwilmington.com

01/26/2025

What are your plans this week? It is a great time to take a Ghost Walk. There is something about the chill in the air that seems to make the spirits closer. Join us. www.hauntedwilmington.com

01/26/2025

It was in January of 1856 that the train wreck that caused Conductor Baldwin's death happened. Thus began one of the most well known ghost stories of North Carolina. The Maco Lights. Thousands have seen old Baldwin's ghostly swinging lantern coming down the tracks towards them. This happened for over a 100 years until the tracks were removed. Baldwin no longer needed to warn others to the danger that cost his life.

12/25/2024

One cold and Foggy Christmas Eve in 1899, Captain Harper and his crew of the ship, “The Wilmington”, were visited by a Revolutionary war era ghost ship of Scottish Highlanders. Following their cries for help, the Highlanders led them to a capsized cargo ship just in time to save the survivors from the icy waters of the Cape Fear river. The Highlanders disappeared before the entire crews’ eyes. Returning home to spend Christmas with families, they never forgot about that cold, foggy Christmas Eve on the Cape Fear. Merry Christmas from the Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington!

12/06/2024

It is that time of year! Where we bring you the scary side of the holidays! We know Krampus, but what about Frau Perchta? While this scary lady is not as well known as Krampus, she should be given more attention. This Alpine Christmas goddess/witch/all-around-terrifying-gal is the upholder of cultural rules, especially involving spinning and weaving. You should have your spinning done by Christmas and eat fish and gruel on Frau Perchta‘s feast day. If you haven’t done so, there’s going to be hell to pay. During the 12 Days of Christmas, she roams the countryside. She will know immediately if you’re naughty or nice, finished spinning, and ate your fish and gruel. If you’re nice, you get a coin. If you’re naughty, she will slit your belly open, take out your insides, and stuff you with garbage and straw. Happy Holidays!

10/25/2024

Join us this weekend for a ghost walk! Our amazing guides will make your Halloween weekend even spookier! www.hauntedwilmington.com

10/24/2024

Join us for a ghost walk this spooky season! We start out from the river front and wind through the cobblestone streets of downtown. It is the perfect time to join us. The weather is gorgeous and this is the time of year the ghosts are most active! Get your tickets at www.hauntedwilmington.com

10/12/2024

Congratulations! Jayden is one of three winners from last week. She won an exclusive 25th anniversary tote, signed ghost book and a ghost walk shirt!

10/02/2024

A spooky image captured in the window of the very haunted Latimer House that our guest Christina Gray sent us. What do you see in the window?

08/13/2024

Have you visited the Captain John Harper site on our Ghost Walk? His home is known for many a paranormal experience. Captain John W. Harper was born on Masonboro Sound in New Hanover County, NC in 1856, and died in 1917. He was a steamboat captain and owner of the Wilmington & Southport Steamboat Company. His house is located on South Front Street is a favorite stop. Captain Harper is buried in Oakdale Cemetery. (credit New Hanover County Digital Archives)