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Village Ghost Tours


fridays and saturdays
september 27-october 25
7:00 & 8:30pm

Village Ghost Tours explore historic houses by lantern light and delve into folklore and mysteries from the past. This program is led by historical interpreters who discuss the lives and deaths of Staten Islanders, including the infamous accused who stood trial at the 3rd County Courthouse. Interpreters also offer reflections on their own unexplained encounters in town. This one-hour walking ghost tour takes you through the village and into historic structures after-hours.

Tour information

Tour times are 7:00pm and 8:30pm. 18 people per tour.

  • Saturday, October 5

  • Friday, October 11

  • Saturday, October 12

  • Friday, October 18

  • Friday, October 25

  • Friday, September 27

  • Saturday, September 28

  • Friday, October 4

Know Before You Go:

  • This program was formerly known as 'Mystery After Dark'. 

  • This program is not a paranormal 'Ghost Hunting' experience, but rather a storytelling interpretive program.

  • The tour begins at the Historical Museum. Please check in at the Third County Courthouse and Visitor Center at 441 Clarke Avenue, where you will be directed to the Museum.

  • Suitable for ages 8 and older. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Weather permitting: runs rain or shine, except in cases of severe inclement or cold weather.

  • Pets are not permitted. 

Earlier Event: September 11
English Country Dance
Later Event: September 28
Hispanic Heritage Day