Welcome To Fredericksburg's #1 Rated Ghost Tour!

Old-timey specters infest the city to offer curious travelers a glimpse behind the veil and provide a firsthand look at the true horrors of war. The phantoms of Fredericksburg are woven into the very fabric that separates the realm of the living from the land of the dead.

Eternal Wars

Artillery fire peppered the once beautiful Kenmore Plantation, an 18th-century tie to George Washington’s sister, Betty. Though its history and link to the first President of the United States should be its most interesting facet, the recounted stories of this Fredericksburg relic are bloodier and far more disturbing.

Join Fredericksburg Frights and explore when the Civil War came to Kenmore, leaving blood-soaked grounds, damaged walls, and a powerful darkness that would become part of its legacy. The true horrors of war unfolded at Kenmore, especially when it was converted to a hospital after the Battle of the Wilderness. 

Thousands upon thousands of Union and Confederate soldiers were killed or injured on Kenmore’s grounds and adjacent properties. This horrific time in history is said to keep the spirits of young soldiers trapped in an endless loop of their untimely demises, playing nightly on a spine-chilling Fredericksburg Frights ghost tour.

What Will I See?

Visit Fredericksburg’s Most Haunted Locations, Including:

• Rising Sun Tavern – John Frazer faced the stress of owning the Golden Eagle Tavern during a time of economic and political turmoil. Unfortunately, it was a battle he was destined to lose, and rather than become financially comfortable, he died on the very tables he offered to patrons and became a permanent, ethereal fixture of the tavern.

• Kenmore – The Civil War hit Kenmore Plantation hard, both figuratively and literally. The thousands of young men who died on its grounds left behind eternal wounds kept festering by a heavy otherworldly presence while artillery fire that damaged the home left physical scars that time can’t heal.

• Mary Washington House – George Washington’s mother, Mary Washington, may have died centuries ago, but her apparition refused to let go of the home her son purchased for her. Mary’s presence is the anchor that draws even more of the Washington family to the home, making for the spookiest family reunion. 

War and Phantom Peace

The horrors of the Civil War blanketed so much of Fredericksburg, leaving physical and emotional imprints that call to the city’s spirits. At St. George’s Episcopal Church, elements of the Civil War became rooted in its foundation as the holy structure sat amidst the exchanging artillery fire. 

Follow Fredericksburg Frights on one of the most unique trips into the past, using the unearthly presence as anchors to each tale. Get sucked in with vivid imagery of the updated brick structure, its floors soaked in the blood of injured and dying Civil War soldiers. Even standing in front of the church, you may hear their screams. 

Beneath the chaos, though, a more soothing spirit balances the church’s energy. Is the specter the ghost of George Washington’s sister, drawn back by her husband’s burial plot? Or is there another kind soul watching over St. George’s Episcopal Church? Find out on this frighteningly unforgettable Fredericksburg ghost tour.

Ghostly Ties At the Rising Sun

Before it was the Rising Sun, this historic Fredericksburg establishment went by Golden Eagle under the ownership of John Frazer. Little did Frazer know when he took over management of the tavern, he would become part of its long history through a name change and conversion into a museum.

The tavern’s past is intertwined with Fredericksburg’s rich history, which has welcomed notable names, particularly one that keeps popping up across the most haunted locations. Join Fredericksburg Frights on an immersive trek through the Rising Sun’s long history and explore why some patrons and museum workers believe there’s an undeniable force still attached to the museum. 

Why is Fredericksburg so Haunted?

The Lady in White

An immense energy pulsates throughout Chatham Manor, its time as a Civil War hospital drenching its floor in crimson. Still, its most haunting tale is far removed from the horrors of war, proving that love does indeed conquer all. 

Venture with Fredericksburg Frights to the Central Rappahannock Regional Library to hear the sorrowful tale of the “Lady in White.” Heartbroken by love long lost, the ethereal presence floats along Chatham Manor’s grounds, trying to rekindle days when she was at her happiest.

Believed to be a young English girl who is forbidden from being with her true love, Lady in White has a unique tie to American history. It was George Washington himself who is said to have thwarted the girl’s plans to marry the man she loved most, regardless of her father’s dismay.

The Emotional Burdeon of the American Revolution

One needn’t fight in a war to feel the lasting effects of conflict. Fielding Lewis, son to the man responsible for building what would become his legacy, was a devout revolutionary supporter — possibly to a fault. Fielding lent immense support to the Americans using The Lewis Store, a supply hub passed down to him from his father.

Unfortunately, it came at a great financial and emotional cost. Explore Fielding’s efforts with Fredericksburg Frights and learn what Fielding sacrificed to help repel the British monarchy, even if it meant leaving his widow, Betty Washington Lewis, with nothing. 

The turmoil of the American Revolutionary left a lasting emotional impact on The Lewis Store, which many believe manifests as a very active poltergeist. It’s a unique case of a site not physically touched by war but still greatly affected by the associated stressors. 

Fredericksburg’s Most Haunted

A city so deeply rooted in Virginia’s history, Fredericksburg is a ghostly goldmine. Locations like The Chimneys are a fixture of the community, the 18th-century mansion having been converted into a commercial space. From the young boy who fell victim to antiquated medical practices to a slave still waiting for his freedom, The Chimenys is a space ripe for a ghostly encounter.

The Dark Star Saloon and Cafe is another fascinating space, built in 1839 as a dual-use property. Its vibe may have changed over the years, taking on a rock ‘n roll aesthetic more recently, but the building’s oldest haunts still linger. A trio of specters is said to call the two-story building home, including a Union spy who killed herself after being discovered and a woman who died slowly succumbing to cancer.

Deep Creek and Fall Hill Plantation each have their own stories, with spirits that help recount each property’s past. From the full-bodied apparitions of Deep Creek to the shadows that stalk the halls of Fall Hill, there’s much to try and reach out to.

* This is a walking tour and we do not enter privately-owned buildings or private property *