Staff reports
You still have time to make plans to take a haunted tour through downtown.
Ghostly spirits have taken over downtown Beaufort and there are two weeks left to catch one of CAPA and the Exchange Club’s 30th annual Ghost Tours.
Those looking for a thrill can sign up now to take a carriage ride or walking tour through Beaufort’s Historic District while listening to haunting tales of the area. Tours last about an hour and will run on the evenings of October 18 through 20 and 25 through 27. All proceeds benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) of Beaufort County.
Some of Beaufort’s oldest residents have shared stories from their childhood and CAPA and the Exchange Club of Beaufort brings these stories to life each October. Costumed storytellers spellbind tour participants with the ghostly happenings while traveling the moss-lined streets of downtown.
The oldest ghost in America is said to live in “the Castle,” a 19th-century renovated estate located on the river in downtown Beaufort. Beware, ghostly visions have been known to appear on past tours.
Walking tour tickets are $20 for all ages and carriage tours are $20 for children ages 3 to 11 and $30 for adults. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Reservations can be made online at www.capabeaufort.org or by calling 843-52-GHOST. Reservations are strongly recommended.
