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Candlelight Ghost Tours

Doors slam, floorboards creak, voices call into the dead of night. Venture into "Manhattan’s Most Haunted House" by flickering candlelight to hear chilling – and true – tales of decades of otherworldly activity in…

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Why this place: Free · at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
IS IT REALLY FREE?

Free. Free (NYC Parks event) · registration may be required

WHEN & WHERE

FRI, OCT 30 · 6:30 PM–10 PM
Friday, October 30 · 6:30 PM–10 PM
Free
No cost, no ticket · Free (NYC Parks event) · registration may be required
Merchant's House Museum
Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan, NY

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Doors slam, floorboards creak, voices call into the dead of night. Venture into "Manhattan’s Most Haunted House" by flickering candlelight to hear chilling – and true – tales of decades of otherworldly activity in the house, the results of years of paranormal investigations – and the latest stunning scientific findings. The Tredwell family lived at 29 East 4th Street for nearly 100 years, and at least eight people died in the house. Reports of strange and inexplicable occurrences have been widespread since Gertrude, the last surviving Tredwell, died in 1933. Is it Gertrude who is watching over her family home? Join us and decide for yourself. 50-minute tours begin every half hour, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Listed by NYC Parks for Friday, October 30, 6:30 PM–10 PM at Merchant's House Museum. Check the official listing before you go for weather changes and registration.