Spirit Tour 2025
10oct(oct 10)5:00 pm11(oct 11)10:00 pmSpirit Tour 2025Honoring Whitewater's Legends and Lore
Event Details
Join Denise Maple, Spirit Tour docent, to learn about the haunted legends of Whitewater, WI, hear the “Witches of Whitewater” stories, and learn how Whitewater got the
Event Details
Join Denise Maple, Spirit Tour docent, to learn about the haunted legends of Whitewater, WI, hear the “Witches of Whitewater” stories, and learn how Whitewater got the name “Second Salem.”
Whether you’re a skeptic, a paranormal enthusiast or just looking to learn more about Whitewater’s legends and lore, you won’t want to miss the annual Whitewater Spirit Tour! Whitewater may seem like a normal Midwestern town, but it hides a dark past, one rife with tales of witches, ghosts, strange murders, and occult practices. In fact, Whitewater’s supernatural history has earned it the nickname, “Second Salem.”
On the Whitewater Spirit Tour, you will learn about Whitewater’s “spirited” sites. You’ll experience cemeteries under the stars, visit with Whitewater’s most (in)famous historical inhabitants, and gain an understanding of spiritualism and its impact on our city. Be sure to look out for the witches of Whitewater, the ghost of Nellie Horan—you never know where she might make an appearance—and the curious configuration of the graves of the unlucky (or potentially cursed, if you believe the stories) Winchesters.
Make sure to grab a delicious dinner in town beforehand and/or a nightcap afterward!
Whitewater Spirit Tour Event Details
Time: 5:00-10:00 pm
Location:
Bus Tour – Check-in, presentation, and bus loading are located at the Community Engagement Center at 1260 W Main Street.
Walking Tour – Start and end at Cravath Lakefront Community Center at 341 S. Fremont Street, Whitewater, WI 53190
The tour runs Friday, October 10th, and Saturday, October 11th. The event is held rain or shine.
Check-in for both tours begins at 5:00 pm.
Join us for a Spooky Vendor Market at the Community Engagement Center at 5:00 pm. (1260 W Main Street, Whitewater, WI)
The short program starts at 5:50 pm.
Buses depart for the tour at 6:10 pm.
The walking tour departs at 6:10 pm.
Important information & details
- This event is limited to adult participants 18 years of age and older due to insurance liability and coverage limitations.
- We use local school buses for the tour and per the rules of the bus company, no alcoholic beverages or other substances are allowed on the buses.
- Unfortunately, the bus company also does not allow animals on their buses for any reason.
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Time
October 10, 2025 5:00 pm - October 11, 2025 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)