Discover the blood and carnage of war that left Harper’s Ferry rife with tormented souls and consumed by heavy energy that manifests as harrowing hauntings and terrifying activity.
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Built in 1833, locals and visitors alike say that a long-dead priest may still be there, continuing to tend to his flock. However, he isn’t the only spirit that is forever tied to this sacred building.
The 18th Century home of Harpers Ferry’s namesake Robert Harper. The location is not only purported to be haunted, it’s also rumored to be home to a yet-to-be-discovered buried treasure.
The structure where famed abolitionist John Brown made his last stand in his failed takeover of the Federal Armory in Harpers Ferry. A monument sits at the exact spot where the original fort once stood.
Phantom candles, desperate screams, and ghostly armies eternally heading to war are a part of everyday life for the locals of Harpers Ferry. Walk in their shoes tonight on a terrifying journey through the city’s most haunted hotspots.
The remnants of the dead can be found in the streets and byways of Harpers Ferry. They can even be found in the church. Venture to St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, the oldest, continuous place of worship where the spirit of a former priest remains in his beloved parish. However, he’s not the only apparition seen lurking within the holy walls.
Uncover Father Frank’s heroic efforts that made him a pillar of the community. Hear witness accounts of those who claim to feel his spirit in and around the church and why it’s believed he’s not ready to leave his church. Learn what poor soul is also forever tied to this place of worship.
It’s said that the ghost of a Civil War soldier crawls his way to the steps of the rectory night after night, searching for a reprieve from his mortal wounds. Could the building’s use as a former field hospital make it a hub for those who lost their lives in brutal fashion? Who else is doomed to replay their horrid demises on an eternal loop in such a sacred place? Find out on a nighttime ghost tour with Harpers Ferry Headless Haunts.
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Venture with Harpers Ferry Headless Haunts to Harper Museum, the former home of Robert and Rachel Harper. Using the money he made from the ferry, the Harpers built their dream home, which would soon become the start of their nightmares.
Hear the tragic tales of their deaths that occurred before they were able to enjoy the fruits of their labor, though they found a way in the afterlife. Discover how Mrs. Harper makes her presence known and why guests are overcome by feelings of being watched. Is Rachel keeping tabs on the house she couldn’t have in life, or is she making sure no one discovers her hidden treasures? Find out on this chilling ghost tour of Harpers Ferry.
A wax museum dedicated to one of Harpers Ferry’s most historical figures and events is now known for the spectral figures that send chills down the spines of patrons and staff. Join Harpers Ferry Headless Haunts at the John Brown Wax Museum, where you’ll get a haunted history lesson in unresolved business.
Learn about the ghostly children who are said to dart around and be responsible for the disembodied whispers that frighten even the most hardened of skeptics. Hear how the staff have to deal with the young spirits to keep them from terrifying guests.Â
Who are these spectral pranksters who enjoy giving employees a fright? There’s only one way to find out – book your Harpers Ferry ghost tour tonight!
Jenny was a down-on-her-luck girl who lived by the railroad tracks at the edge of town. One night, things got even more brutal when fire, railroad tracks, and an incredible stroke of bad luck landed her in an unmarked pauper’s grave somewhere in the city. It seems poor Jenny might not have gotten beyond what transpired on that chilly night.Â
Follow Harpers Ferry Headless Haunts to the original site of John Brown’s Fort to hear the horrifying tale of Screaming Jenny and how she relives her gruesome end on the anniversary of her demise. What keeps this tortured soul returning to Harpers Ferry? Harpers Ferry Headless Haunts has the answer.Â
Past the old C&O Canal sits the Maryland Trail Heights, an area that played a pivotal role in the surrender of the Union during the Civil War. Up on the Heights, the ghosts of the victorious Confederates still seem to be celebrating.Â
Ghostly reminders reveal themselves to those brave enough to make the grueling trek to the top ridges of the Heights. Hear an eyewitness account of one unlucky individual who encountered these spectral celebrations firsthand. What else haunts this historic site? Book your Harpers Ferry ghost tour to find out!
Some say that Harpers Ferry’s unusually high number of displaced spirits is due to the town’s appalling history of destruction and death. In fact, today, sightings of spirits are so frequent that many confuse the ghostly apparitions with those of Civil War reenactors.
Besides the deaths on the battlefield, Harpers Ferry was also home to a Civil War Hospital. Mangled bodies and death are part of a deadly aura that still hovers over where the beds and nurses once stood.
While many players in Harpers Ferry’s doomed history were not buried in the local cemetery, they often seem to wind up there at one point or another. Harper Cemetery is a hotbed for unexplained activity, from the chilling sound of invisible drum beats to the hazy apparitions of regiments preparing to march into long-ended battles. There’s almost no end to the hauntings that plague this quaint city. Discover them all on a heart-pounding ghost tour with Harpers Ferry Headless Haunts.
* This is a walking tour and we do not enter privately-owned buildings or private property *
Harpers Ferry may be a small town but that does not underscore its big role in the Civil War. If you are a Civil War buff searching for the most obscure facts about America’s deadliest conflict, look no further. On our haunted ghost tour, we lay out all the gruesome details about one of the war’s most valued military targets.
Spice up the facts on a haunted ghost tour of downtown Harpers Ferry and the surrounding area. You brought the kids along for a little history lesson. Headless Haunts will thrill them, entertain them, and ultimately make them believers in the unknown and the known. Our haunted history tours are jam-packed with information and intriguing tales of misery fit for all ages.
You can only do so much shopping and dining out in a small town, even if it’s a tourist mecca. If you’re ready for a little more excitement on your visit, then why not take a ghost tour? Headless Haunts brings Harpers Ferry’s dark history to life every night in the spookiest way possible. So why not join the learn and learn all about the town’s sordid goings-on, all while having the time of your life?
Harpers Ferry is a place where the spirits of the dead outnumber the living. It’s a place where it’s easy to look back and imagine the terror in the eyes of those hapless town folk caught between two warring factions who were both willing to do anything necessary to capture the strategic position. The ensuing death and mayhem still haunt Harper’s Ferry even over 150 years later. And so do the victims.
There’s nothing like a hit of fresh mountain air to get the blood flowing. Nestled at the foot of the mountains and two rivers, Harper’s Ferry provides a cooler alternative to the scorching heat of the city or a day at the beach.
