Spirits of the James River Plantations Progressive Ghost Tour

This special evening features visits to all the historic homes on the grounds of Piney Grove at Southall’s Plantation, including interior “TOURS-BY-THE OWNERS” of Piney Grove-1790, Ashland-1835 and Ladysmith-1857, as well as exterior visits to Dower Quarter-1830 and Duck Church-1917. You will hear the Legend of Rippons Run, learn of the Beechwood Tragedy and enjoy a graveside reading at the Harwood Family Children’s Cemetery. The tour concludes with hot cider and homemade cookies served by a roaring fire where you will learn of ghost stories from other nearby plantations. Tour dates are September 4, 11, 18 and 25, and October 2, 9, 16, 23, 29 (5-7 p.m. on this date only) and 30. The 2-hour guided tour is offered from 3-5 p.m. unless otherwise noted.