About the tour

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Step into the shadows of Yellow Springs and uncover chilling legends, haunted crossroads, and mysterious local history on a guided evening walking tour through one of Ohio’s most fascinating villages.

  • Fridays & Saturdays in October
  • starts at 7 PM
  • 1.5 hour guided tour
  • less than 1 mile walking distance

FAQs

Is the tour scary?
No, the tour isn’t intended to scare. The stories are largely historical, with a few local haunted tales mixed in. That said, some guests, especially children, may find certain content unsettling simply because they don’t yet understand it’s folklore rather than fact.
Is the tour Family friendly?
Yes, absolutely. That said, we recommend leaving at home any children who scare easily, and keep in mind the tour is geared toward guests old enough to follow and appreciate historical storytelling.
How long is the walk?
About 1.5 hours, covering less than a mile through the heart of Yellow Springs, Ohio.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the tour is ADA accessible, and the route allows plenty of space for wheelchairs.
What happens if it rains?
If the event is rained out, attendees will be offered a spot on another date or a refund.
Are the stories historically based?
Yes. Yellow Springs was officially incorporated in 1856. The tour draws on real history from that period and beyond, including the founding of Antioch College in 1852, the village’s role in the Underground Railroad and the 1862 arrival of the Conway Colony, and the earlier Owenite utopian community that platted the village in 1825. It closes with the deeper history of the land itself, home to the Adena and Hopewell peoples, who built the ceremonial mounds still found in Glen Helen, and later the Shawnee, who consider the iron-rich Yellow Spring sacred. Each tour stop ties a real historical event or figure to the legend that grew up around it.
can i take photos?
Of course! This is meant to be an experience you can enjoy in the moment and share afterward, memories for this life, and maybe a few from the other side too.