Halloween : Visit Whaley House – A Certified Official Haunted House
October 18th, 2007
Recognized by the State of California as an Official Haunted House, the historic Whaley House in Old Town is notorious for its ghostly inhabitants.
Built in 1857 by Thomas Whaley, in addition to serving as the Whaley family residence, portions of the house served as the County Court House, a commercial Theater and polling place. Thomas Whaley’s General Store (and various other Whaley businesses) was also part of the Whaley House.
Named the number one most haunted house in the United States by the Travel Channel’s America’s Most Haunted television show, documented instances of ghost sightings at the Whaley House abound – apparitions and unexplained noises, billowing curtains and wide open windows in empty rooms, scents of cigar and perfume all have been experienced at the Whaley House.
The history of the Whaley House is full of tragedy and suffering – including a suicide, a hanging and the death of an infant. Mr. Whaley himself was very passionate about his home and is said to have continued to linger in the house long after his death.
Celebrating its 150th Halloween this year, the Whaley House is holding special October at the Whaley House tours and events, including a “meet and greet” and book signings with various authors who have written about the Whaley House, a full moon guided tour (on October 26th), an Old Town Ghosts tour and a special Halloween tour on October 31st.
While touring through the house, visitors will be able to hear chilling tales of the ghosts who roam the house and enjoy period music played by the docents. Drop in if you dare – you never know who (or what) else may be haunting the halls.
The Whaley House is located at 2476 San Diego Avenue in San Diego’s Old Town district. October at the Whaley House tours and events take place on various dates beginning Friday, October 19, 2007 and ending Wednesday, October 31st, 2007. Tour tickets range from $6.00 to $35.00, depending on date, time and tour selected. Book signing and “meet and greet” events are free. For more information about October at Whaley House tours and events, visit the Whaley House website. You will also find information about the ghosts that inhabit the Whaley House on their website and on the San Diego Ghosts website.
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