What is the Spirits of 76 Ghost Tour?
The Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour is a brisk, highly enjoyable walking tour, within the Philadelphia Historic District. It perambulates through the historic brick houses and cobblestoned streets of two areas within the Historic District – Old City Philadelphia and Society Hill. Why Should I Take the Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour? There is more than one reason, as explained above. But here is a concise summary of the experience: You should take the tour, because it is something uniquely Philadelphian. It is likely the nation’s most haunted city, and many major historical events and persons lived, ate, drank, partied, and – of course – died, here. Within Philadelphia’s compact downtown, especially in Old City and Society Hill, there are many churches – and hence graveyards – crammed into a small area. And naturally, ghost stories abound as a result. When you’re taking the tour – particularly in the fall, during the evening, on a crisp October night – you can hear the leaves crackle beneath your
