{"id":1256,"date":"2014-05-17T09:49:42","date_gmt":"2014-05-17T09:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.7.128\/wpmigrate\/?p=1256"},"modified":"2014-05-17T09:49:42","modified_gmt":"2014-05-17T09:49:42","slug":"sleeping-with-ghosts-and-other-halloween-experiences-in-virginia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/sleeping-with-ghosts-and-other-halloween-experiences-in-virginia\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleeping with ghosts and other Halloween experiences in Virginia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"3a64bb57635b757d04b12bcf0c14b9a3\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9477973674766713\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8885944693\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Historic hauntings and fantastic frights for all ages<\/strong><br \/>&nbsp;<br \/>This October, Virginia is launching a slew of eerie events and packages to celebrate the magic and mystery of Halloween.&nbsp; With over 400 years of history, spanning from Colonial America to the Civil War, the state is home to a number of mystical sites where the supernatural reside.&nbsp;<\/p><div class=\"3a64bb57635b757d04b12bcf0c14b9a3\" data-index=\"2\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9477973674766713\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8885944693\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>From ghostly tours in haunted plantations and moonlit graveyards trails, to spirited war-time love stories and spine-chilling tales, visitors are guaranteed to be spooked in Virginia.&nbsp; With more listings on the National Register of Haunted Places than any other state, Virginia is the ideal destination for an authentic Halloween experience.&nbsp; Visitors can view all of Virginia&#8217;s Halloween offerings at www.virginia.org\/halloween or choose from the following:<br \/>&nbsp;<br \/><strong><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tripatlas.com\/new\/images\/articles\/virginiahalloweeninn.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Carriage House Inn\" title=\"Carriage House Inn\" hspace=\"10\" vspace=\"2\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" align=\"right\" \/>Sleeping With Ghosts &#8211; Lynchburg, VA<\/strong><br \/>Those fascinated by paranormal powers can spend the night in one of The Carriage House Inn&#8217;s haunted guestrooms when booking the property&#8217;s Ghost Package.&nbsp; As part of the experience, guests receive a copy of the July 2009 investigation transcript conducted by Afterlife Investigations, which includes ghostly voice recordings in several of the Inn&#8217;s rooms.&nbsp; Those booking in October may also partake in a candlelit tour of Old City Cemetery or a Ghost Walk.&nbsp; Total cost for the Ghost Package is determined by the number of nights and room selected.&nbsp; Package rates begin at $190 per night, valid through December 31, 2010.&nbsp; Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lynchburgbandb.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.lynchburgbandb.com<\/a> for more information.<br \/>&nbsp;<br \/><strong>Ghostly Tales and a Graveyard Trail &#8211; Charles City, VA<\/strong><br \/>Courageous souls visiting the Shirley Plantation from October 25-31 are invited to learn about &#8220;Aunt Pratt,&#8221; the legendary ghost of the Hill Carter family.&nbsp; Guests will tour through the 17th century house where &#8220;Aunt Pratt&#8221; once lived to hear tales of mystical figures that still linger.&nbsp; The spooky festivities continue on Halloween, when &#8220;Aunt Pratt&#8221; will lead guests on a graveyard tour to share mourning customs and other Hill Carter family secrets.&nbsp; Admission costs $11 for adults and $7.50 for children between six and 18 years old.&nbsp; Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shirleyplantation.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.shirleyplantation.com<\/a> for more information.<br \/>&nbsp;<br \/><strong>Woodlawn&#8217;s Haunted History &#8211; Alexandria, VA<\/strong><br \/>Originally part of George Washington&#8217;s Mount Vernon home, Woodlawn is considered to be one of Virginia&#8217;s most haunted plantations.&nbsp; The property&#8217;s renowned tours offer visitors the chance to hear tales of first-hand encounters with its ghostly inhabitants. Tours take place October 30 and 31 from 6:00-8:40PM and will begin every 20 minutes.&nbsp; Admission costs $15 per person.&nbsp; Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodlawn1805.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.woodlawn1805.org<\/a> for more information.<br \/>&nbsp;<br \/><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tripatlas.com\/new\/images\/articles\/virginiahalloweenair.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center\" title=\"The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center\" hspace=\"10\" vspace=\"2\" width=\"300\" height=\"222\" align=\"right\" \/>Air &amp; Scare Halloween &#8211; Chantilly, VA<\/strong><br \/>The Smithsonian&#8217;s National Air and Space Museum&#8217;s Udvar-Hazy Center will be home to the Fifth annual Air &amp; Scare event on October 24.&nbsp; From 2:00-8:00 PM, visitors of all ages can experience the spooky side of aviation and space with activities including: the Alien Blood Boil station, Witch Story Times, Creepy Crawly Robots and a Halloween tattoo station.&nbsp; Guests are invited to arrive in their best Halloween attire as the day will kick-off with a Costume Parade, followed by trick-or-treating at multiple candy stations.&nbsp; Admission is free and parking costs $15.&nbsp; Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasm.si.edu\/udvarhazy.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.nasm.si.edu\/udvarhazy.com<\/a> for more information.<br \/>&nbsp;<br \/><strong>A &#8220;Spirited Evening&#8221; at the Graffiti House &#8211; Brandy Station, VA<\/strong><br \/>Saturday, October 24, 2009 marks the Brandy Station Foundation&#8217;s third annual &#8220;Spirited Evening&#8221; at The Graffiti House.&nbsp; Located on the Brandy Station Battlefield where some of the bloodiest Civil War battles took place, the Graffiti House served as a hospital, headquarters and shelter for many soldiers.&nbsp; From 6:30-9:00PM visitors of all ages can sip warm apple cider around an inviting bonfire to hear ghost stories from the Civil War era.&nbsp; The spooky evening will continue as Virginia Paranormal Investigators who examined the property for supernatural activity recount their findings.&nbsp; Admission is free.&nbsp; Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandystationfoundation.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.brandystationfoundation.com<\/a> for more information.<br \/>&nbsp;<br \/><strong>Haunted Tours at Edgewood Plantation &#8211; Charles City, VA<\/strong><br \/>The site of a tragic Civil War love story, Edgewood Plantation houses the spirit of Lizzie Rowland.&nbsp; After carving her name in the upstairs bedroom window while waiting for her husband to return from war, Lizzie died of a broken heart.&nbsp; Many claim she still awaits her husband at the window.&nbsp; Tours and special packages available through December 31, 2009.&nbsp; Prices vary.&nbsp; Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgewoodplantation.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.edgewoodplantation.com<\/a> for more information.<br \/>&nbsp;<br \/><strong>Find Your Spirit In Radford &#8211; Radford, VA<\/strong><br \/>Halloween fans will visit some of Radford&#8217;s most historic homes to mingle with the town&#8217;s famed spirits.&nbsp; Spooky stops include Arnheim, home to the town&#8217;s namesake, Dr. John Blair Radford, as well as the residence of General Gabriel Wharton.&nbsp; All tours depart from the Glencoe Museum once night falls.&nbsp; Ghost tours can be reserved for October 30 or 31 and tickets cost $5 per person.&nbsp; Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitradford.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.visitradford.com<\/a> for more information.<br \/>&nbsp;<br \/>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.Virginia.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.Virginia.org<\/a> to find out more about these ghostly packages and additional Halloween events.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Looking to book a trip to Virginia? 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