Galveston Hauntings and Spooky Happenings

Galveston Isle Offers Spooktacular Fun This October

Galveston is one of the most haunted cities in America, according to numerous websites, books and ghost hunters that track reports of ghostly occurrences. In fact, from its storied harbor to its stately Victorian mansions, historic Galveston is filled with legendary figures and ghostly stories.

Hotel Galvez & Spa, a Wyndham Grand Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, invites guests to embark on exciting ghost hunts during the month of October. The “haunted” Texas hotel is extending its ghost tour to the public as part of a special three-course dinner special on Thursday evenings. Beginning on Thursday, Oct. 6 and continuing through Thursday, Oct. 27, the public can enjoy a one-hour ghost tour of the historic hotel followed by three-course dinner at Bernardo’s Restaurant, located on-site at Hotel Galvez. The public ghost tour is only available as part of the dinner package priced at $35 per person. The tour begins at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Advance reservations are required for the dinner. Guests must contact the restaurant at (409) 765-7721 for reservations.

Respecting the Past: How to Properly Care for Cemetery Headstones and Statues October 29th
Just in time for Halloween, GHF’s Matt Farragher will demonstrate how to properly clean headstones and monuments without damaging them.

Ghostly Gardens at Moody Gardens October 30th
Spooktacular fun will include trick-or-treating at various locations throughout the complex, creepy-crafts, and a costume contest for guests in the Garden Lobby with prizes for the best costume.

Below is a schedule of Galveston Ghost Tours

Thursday October 20th The Original Strand Ghost Tour at 7:30pm The Restless Spirits Tour at 8pm The Secret Society Cemetery Tour at 8pm

Friday October 21st  The Original Strand Ghost Tour at 7:30pm then again at 8:30pm The Restless Spirits Tour at 8pm then again at 9pm The Secret Society Cemetery Tour at 8pm then again at 10pm The Ashton Villa Ghost Hunts at Midnight

Saturday October 22ndDash Beardsley’s Mystery Island Tour at 3pm then again at 5pm The Original Strand Ghost Tour at 7:30pm then again at 8:30pm The Restless Spirits Tour at 8pm then again at 9pm The Secret Society Cemetery Tour at 8pm then again at 10pm The Ashton Villa Ghost Hunts at Midnight

Sunday October 23rd The Original Strand Ghost Tour at 6pm The Restless Spirits Tour at 6:30pm The Secret Society Cemetery Tour at 6:30pm

Thursday October 27th The Original Strand Ghost Tour at 7:30pm The Restless Spirits Tour at 8pm The Secret Society Cemetery Tour at 8pm

Friday October 28th The Original Strand Ghost Tour at 7:30pm then again at 8:30pm The Restless Spirits Tour at 8pm then again at 9pm The Secret Society Cemetery Tour at 8pm then again at 10pm The Ashton Villa Ghost Hunts at Midnight

Saturday October 29th Dash Beardsley’s Mystery Island Tour at 3pm then again at 5pm The Original Strand Ghost Tour at 7:30pm then again at 8:30pm The Restless Spirits Tour at 8pm then again at 9pm The Secret Society Cemetery Tour at 8pm then again at 10pm The Ashton Villa Ghost Hunts at Midnight

Sunday October 30thThe Original Strand Ghost Tour at 6pmThe Restless Spirits Tour at 6:30pmThe Secret Society Cemetery Tour at 6:30pm

Monday October 31st (Halloween Night)The Original Strand Ghost Tour at 7:30pmThe Restless Spirits Tour at 8pmThe Secret Society Cemetery Tour at 8pm

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