Some of St. Marys’ most chilling and historical figures will be out and about again on October 28, 2011, as the St. Marys Downtown Merchants Association reprises its popular Haunted History Tour. This year’s tour begins at 6pm at Orange Hall and features ten storytellers throughout Historic Downtown St. Marys, including a couple of past favorites and eight new characters.
“People were fascinated by the ‘last man hanged in Camden County,’” said Roger Rillo, President of the Downtown Merchants Association. “So we brought him back, and he’ll be hanging around City Hall at the old jail (pun intended).”
Joining the infamous hanged man are historical figures like George Washington and local legendary spirits including the beloved Resurrection Angel. Civil War soldiers will appear at Oak Grove Cemetery along with the Angel, while Dr. Christian tells his sad tale just steps away at the EarthKeepers’ Memory Garden. The Sealy Sisters of Civil War era will appear at the waterfront pavilion. A colorful hobo (the one buried by the Trailway in Woodbine) will entertain tour attendees with stories of a hobo’s life. General Oglethorpe will appear at Orange Hall. On the Marshwalk, the old lighthouse keeper will tell of St. Marys’ tall ship days. At the Goodbread House, a modern day Scarlett O’Hara will talk about founding mothers of Camden County. And the Three Sisters who once ran Riverview will be at that historic hotel telling their well-guarded secrets.
Melding legends of local spirits with authentic historical events, professional and amateur storytellers will hold court at noteworthy locations throughout the Historic District of St. Marys. The “tellers” will be fully costumed in their respective time periods.
Tickets are only $8 in advance, $10 day of event, and are available at the St. Marys Welcome Center, 111 Osborne St. 912.882.4000.
