The candle in the lantern on the brick walk casts its orange glow upward before the President’s House at the College of William and Mary. Crickets creak. A full moon hovers overhead like a banshee’s blind eye, silvering the sky. Brace yourself… along the rambling streets of Colonial Virginia, it’s likely you’ll experience one or more ghostly sights and sounds. If you do, consider yourself in good company.
For a few dozen decades, lots of folks – mentally stable, well-respected citizens – have been whispering stories of phantom encounters – encounters featuring vaporous figures and hushed footfalls on stairways. Accordingly, the “Ghosts of Williamsburg” was born. The central theme of this lantern tour has its roots in The Ghosts of Williamsburg and Its Environs, a marvelous collection of spooky stories that was penned by L.B.Taylor, Jr.
In addition to the above-mentioned references, “strange but true” tales include: an account of the murder of George Wythe, a Colonial Virginia citizen extraordinaire; whispers about the old shrew at the Peyton Randolph House; and a fatal fall down the stairs of the lovely Lady Ann Skipwith. The tour involves a pleasant mile-long stroll through Colonial Williamsburg and takes about one hour and a half. On the William & Mary campus, the story of the quick-footed Indian child is joined by the recounting of a series of mysterious events at the President's House – a residence that served as a hospital for wounded French soldiers in the 1781 Battle of Yorktown.
There are other stories, too. Many are well known – at least among locals and aficionados of the supernatural. But even among the learned, this ghostly tour is earning rave reviews. You can read these reviews under “testimonials” at www.theghosttour.com. It is without reservation, therefore, that The Original Ghosts of Williamsburg Candlelight Tour™ is highly recommended for your entire family. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, this tour’s special blend of folklore and ghost stories will entertain and intrigue! |
