Haunts of Richmond

Haunts of Richmond Richmond's Haunted History Professionals for over 20 years. Locally-Owned & Operated. Public & Private Tours All Year.

Located in the heart of Richmond's oldest and most haunted neighborhood, Haunts of Richmond brings local ghost stories and legends to life. Our tour takes you to the sites where tragedy and trauma in Richmond's past have led to numerous reports of paranormal activity. After the museums close and the sun goes down, our spirits come to life! Come out to play this weekend and explore the dark side of

Virginia's capital city. Get your tickets to our Shadows of Shockoe, Haunted Capitol Hill, and Church Hill Chillers walking ghost tours, as well as our Spirits and Spirits Haunted Pub Crawls today! Haunts of Richmond has been featured in Travel and Parks Magazine, the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Style Weekly Magazine, NBC12, CBS6, and Richmond Magazine. Public and private tours are available year-round, plus occasional special events including pub crawls and haunted dinners. Checkout our latest schedule on our website www.hauntsofrichmond.com, or drop us a note for private tour and event details at [email protected].

The summer of 1807 placed Chief Justice John Marshall in an extraordinarily uncomfortable position. Though he was at hom...
06/09/2025

The summer of 1807 placed Chief Justice John Marshall in an extraordinarily uncomfortable position. Though he was at home in Richmond, he found himself presiding over what he would later call the most “unpleasant” case “ever brought before a judge in this or perhaps in any country which affected to be governed by laws.” That case was the infamous Aaron Burr treason trial.

At the time, President Thomas Jefferson, Marshall’s political rival, was eager to see Burr hang. Much of the nation agreed. The trial was not just a legal proceeding; it was a firestorm of personal grudges, constitutional questions, and political theater.

Only four years earlier, Marshall’s ruling in Marbury v. Madison had dealt Jefferson’s presidency a major blow by establishing judicial review, confirming the Supreme Court as a true co-equal branch of government. Now, with Burr on trial for treason, Jefferson saw an opportunity: eliminate a political threat and strike at the judiciary in one fell swoop.

But on June 13th, 1807, John Marshall would take a swing of his own. He issued a subpoena to President Jefferson, ordering him to produce evidence Burr claimed was essential to his defense. The message was unmistakable: the presidency was not above the law.

Jefferson, clearly irritated, partially complied, sending selected documents while also asserting a form of executive privilege, refusing to appear in court or release the full trove of materials. In the end, Burr was acquitted for lack of evidence, enraging the president and much of the public. Burr walked free, but his reputation was shattered. Marshall, meanwhile, became the subject of scorn and even impeachment rumors, which may have been derailed only by the looming threat of war with Great Britain.

Today, legal scholars largely agree: for all the political tension and procedural challenges, Marshall made the correct legal call.

This June 13th, 218 years after the subpoena of President Jefferson, step into the shadows of history. Join us at the John Marshall House, at 818 East Marshall Street, to explore its haunting history. You see, this house holds far more than the legacy of old court cases. It holds the sorrows of a family, the silent suffering of the enslaved, and the restless energy of a neighborhood shaped by conflict, loss, and legacy. From whispered voices in the hall to the weight of unresolved histories, this home is one of Richmond’s most haunted and compelling sites.

Your journey begins here, with us and our friends at CPRI: The Center for Paranormal Research and Investigation and the John Marshall House, as we unravel a tales of law, loyalty, and lingering spirits.

🎟️ Tickets are available now. See the link in the comments to reserve your spot.

Exciting update! 👻We’re tweaking our Creepy Tales on Campus tour to meet up at an amazing Richmond institution, 821 Cafe...
06/07/2025

Exciting update! 👻
We’re tweaking our Creepy Tales on Campus tour to meet up at an amazing Richmond institution, 821 Cafe! 😋
The tour will still feature the spooky side of the Monroe Park Campus, except now you can easily fortify yourself with some tasty food and drinks before the tour. 🍹🥗
We hope to see you on a tour soon!

Fun fact about Mr. Poe that we love to talk about! 🏊‍♂️
06/06/2025

Fun fact about Mr. Poe that we love to talk about! 🏊‍♂️

201 years ago today, Edgar Allan Poe completed his record-breaking swim against the current of the James River.
The one thing that Poe was more proud of than his poetry was his swimming ability. Poe was 15 years old at the time when he swam from Mayo’s Island to Warwick - a distance of about 5 miles - in the hot June sun against the tide, without stopping. The swim took roughly four hours to complete. Robert G. Cabell, who was with Poe during the swim, said about the experience:
“I was one of several who witnessed the swimming feat. We accompanied Poe in boats... Mr. P did not seem at all fatigued and walked back to Richmond immediately after his feat - which was undertaken for a wager.”
Poe emerged on the banks of the river sunburnt and blistering and confidently announced that he would make the five mile trek back to Richmond on foot. In the end, he did not actually walk back to Richmond, instead he opted to get a ride back in one of the boats with his headmaster. Poe would brag about this feat for the rest of his life, citing it as one of his greatest accomplishments. He even had several friends sign an affidavit confirming his achievement after skepticism surrounding the event arose.
Edgar Allan Poe set the record for the longest distance swam against the tide of the James River that day. He still holds that record today.

We have another haunting weekend ahead for you! 👻🌒 Shadows of Shockoe - Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:00PM🏫 Creepy Ta...
06/05/2025

We have another haunting weekend ahead for you! 👻

🌒 Shadows of Shockoe - Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:00PM
🏫 Creepy Tales on Campus - Friday at 8:00PM
⛪️ Church Hill Chillers - Saturday at 9:00PM
🌘 Phantoms of Franklin - Sunday at 8:00PM

Join us to see what makes Richmond such a haunted and beautiful city! 👻
🎟️ Ticket link in comments 🎟️

06/03/2025

Haunts of Richmond presents Legends & Lore of Iceland

We truly have some wonderful and gifted ghost guides! We love what we do, and feedback like this makes things even sweet...
06/01/2025

We truly have some wonderful and gifted ghost guides! We love what we do, and feedback like this makes things even sweeter.

If you have ever joined us for a tour, we would greatly appreciate it if you can leave us a review and maybe even a brief comment on your experience. Great reviews are the lifeblood of small businesses, allowing people like you to find people like us.
Links to our Google and TripAdvisor listings are in our Linktree. Check it out in the comments. ⬇️

Thank you again for supporting our locally owned and operated business. We’re looking forward to hosting you all on another tour soon! 👻

Thankful for our first sold out crowd of the summer season! We appreciate your support of our locally-owned and operated...
05/31/2025

Thankful for our first sold out crowd of the summer season! We appreciate your support of our locally-owned and operated tours, and letting us share Richmond’s haunted history with you! 👻

While Richmond continues to be haunted by water issues, we thought this would be an opportune time to share our latest b...
05/28/2025

While Richmond continues to be haunted by water issues, we thought this would be an opportune time to share our latest blog post about some of the most haunted houses in Richmond. 👻

Discover the most haunted houses in Richmond, VA. Explore chilling ghost stories, historic hauntings, and paranormal hotspots with Haunts of Richmond.

05/27/2025

Haunts of Richmond presents Haunted England - Part 2

We do a lot of reading, writing and editing. So it’s nice when Vincent offers to help. Yes, he’s only 4-years-old… Pleas...
05/24/2025

We do a lot of reading, writing and editing. So it’s nice when Vincent offers to help. Yes, he’s only 4-years-old… Please don’t call the labor board on us… 😹

Haunts of Richmond has some spooky stuff on deck for you this holiday weekend! 👻Friday @ 7:00PM - Shadows of ShockoeSatu...
05/22/2025

Haunts of Richmond has some spooky stuff on deck for you this holiday weekend! 👻

Friday @ 7:00PM - Shadows of Shockoe
Saturday @ 9:00PM - Church Hill Chillers
Sunday @ 8:00PM - Creepy Tales on Campus
Monday @ 7:00PM - Shadows of Shockoe

So come on out and kick off the summer with the best haunted history tours in RVA! 👻

Bonus for those of you who have read this far! Use promo code RVAHaunts10 at checkout to get 10% off your purchase! 😱

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Located in the heart of Richmond's oldest and most haunted neighborhood, Haunts of Richmond brings local ghost stories and legends to life. Our tour takes you to the sites where tragedy and trauma in Richmond's past have led to numerous reports of paranormal activity. After the museums close and the sun goes down, our spirits come to life! Come out to play this weekend and explore the dark side of Virginia's capital city. Tours include our Shadows of Shockoe, Haunted Capitol Hill, Church Hill Chillers, and Phantoms of Franklin walking ghost tours. We also periodically offer special events, including Haunted Dinners at Patrick Henry’s Pub & Grille, as well as our Spirits and Spirits Haunted Pub Crawls! Haunts of Richmond has been featured in Travel and Parks Magazine, the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Style Weekly Magazine, NBC12, CBS6, Richmond.com, and Richmond Magazine. Tours depart Friday and Saturday evenings at 9:00 pm from May through October. Additional tours and special events are offered year-round. Check out our latest schedule on our website www.hauntsofrichmond.com. We are also available for private tours and special events all year. We can be flexible with when and where we tell our tales, so if you have a special request drop us a note to discuss your options. We hope to be able to share Richmond’s haunted history with you soon!