Spirits of Wake Forest

 

Spirits of Wake ForestSpirits of Wake Forest - SOLD OUT! |  Sept 28 - Oct 28  |  Downtown Wake Forest

If you’re looking for a “hauntingly” good time this fall, then don’t miss the “Spirits of Wake Forest” ghost walk in historic downtown Wake Forest. These tours are presented by Wake Forest Downtown (WFD), Inc., in partnership with Firebox Theatre Company (FTC).

Downtown Wake Forest’s buildings and sidewalks have seen well over 100 years of history, and they have some eerie stories to tell! Join WFD, Inc. and FTC's incredible cast of storytellers to learn about the restless spirits that make up just a small piece of downtown’s haunted history.

Tickets

Tickets are sold out for the 2023 season of Spirits of Wake Forest! 

Tour Schedule

Tours will be offered September 28 through October 28 according to the following schedule:

  • Thursdays and Fridays - 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

  • Saturdays - 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m., and 8:30 p.m.

Location

Tours will take place in Historic Downtown Wake Forest’s business district, primarily along South White Street. We will meet outside Wake Forest Town Hall (301 South Brooks Street) and tours will begin promptly at their scheduled time. Please note that tours are within the business district only and will not include the private residences located along North and South Main Streets.

Know Before You Go

This year’s tour will feature a number of last year’s favorite stories, along with plenty of new material. 

Each tour will last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. 

Tours will take place rain or shine.  If severe weather poses a risk to public safety during your scheduled tour it will be cancelled, and all ticketholders will receive refunds.

The maximum number of participants for each tour is 20.

Tours are within the business district only and will not include private residences.

Special Thanks

  • Our original scriptwriter, Rick Jackson 

  • The Wake Forest Historical Museum 

  • Carol Pelosi, The Wake Forest Gazette 

  • The Wake Forest Fire Department
  • Our storytellers, volunteers, and committee members 
     

Your Hosts 

WAKE FOREST DOWNTOWN, INC. (WFD) is a certified 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that champions the economic health and vitality of downtown Wake Forest with support from the Town of Wake Forest. WFD’s volunteer Board of Directors are dedicated to increasing the active growth of the core of our community.  

FIREBOX THEATRE COMPANY shares meaningful stories for the community while developing a culture of professional artists in Wake Forest, NC. 

 

 

Spirits of Wake Forest
Downtown Development Specialist
919-435-9430
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