Haunted Tours returns to the Museum of Seminole County History for another scary year thanks to the Seminole County Historical Society.
They have added new stories to the tour this year. The Law and Order Room, one of the most spiritually active rooms in the museum, received a new temporary exhibit this year. The artifacts tell the story of the first sheriff of Seminole County, Charlie Hand. They are not certain if the old spiritual "residents" didn't like the change, or if it may be something related to the topic of Sheriff Hand or the artifacts themselves, but guides will be highlighting what's changed in the room this year on the tours.
For those who have never visited the museum for haunted tours, there's a spectacularly scary experience waiting you. Adult tickets are just $10 each, children 12 and under are just $7. The tour is recommended for children ages 8 and above.
Capacity is limited to 15 persons per tour this year. One-hour walking tours of the museum's campus begin on the hour at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, and 9pm. The majority of the tour is held inside (and in the A/C) so the event happens rain or shine. Bring your own ghost hunting equipment, or use the museum’s tools to conduct your paranormal investigation as you track the ghosts through the halls and relay the strange phenomena which have taken place within the museum’s walls. Your ghostly guide will share with you spine tingling stories of the unexplained things that have happened at the museum in both the distant and recent past.
On the tour, you might possibly encounter a spirit of an indigenous person who goes by the name of 'Tio Juan'. He is seemingly tied to the remnants of the 3500-year bald cypress tree known as the Senator that was burned down by an arson in 2012 who guards what is left of the tree. One of the museum's buildings was built on top of what was once an early 20th century cholera ward where many victims of a fever outbreak died and seems to have remained home to the people who died there. Does a poltergeist named Nick who is known to dislike ladies inhibit the museum's basement? Prior to 2022, museum staff thought that Nick was gone. He'd been silent and unactive for many years. All that changed in 2022 when he came back with a vengeance! And, finally, who has been making a mess in the kitchen? The museum staff keep having problems with the front door and a whole slew of other things that aren't just pots and pans from long ago echoing in the halls of the museum.
All tickets must be purchased online (e-tickets). All sales are final. There are no refunds. Reselling of tickets is not allowed and will void the ticket. Anyone who attempts to offer someone a resale ticket is a scammer.
E-tickets can only be bought at www.seminolecountyhistoricalsociety.com.
For more information, please visit www.seminolecountyhistoricalsociety.com or call 407-665-2489.
