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Historic Kent County Jail and Courthouse Tours

The Kent Historical Society

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For only the second time in its history, through the generosity of Carson Warrener you will be able to see where some local notorious criminals spent their days, hear about one successful escape and view cells and hear stories of ghosts who haunt the jail

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The Kent Historical Society

Organizer of Historic Kent County Jail and Courthouse Tours

The Kent Historical Society has existed since 1912 and offers free programs in Studio One of the Chatham Cultural Centre on a monthly basis from September to May except for December and February. Each program highlights a different aspect of Chatham and area's past with speakers on a variety of historical topics. The Society also sponsors special events such as ghost walks and Spirit Walks and hosts bus trips for members usually in June each year. For more information phone (519) 674-2322.

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2023 Summer Ghost Walks

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Hot summer nights beckon and spirits await in the shadows to hear their stories told as the darkness gathers. Let us chill you with spine-tingling and eerie tales that will keep you up and wondering what was that noise you heard downstairs.

Collection image for 2024 Summer Ghost Walks

2024 Summer Ghost Walks

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Hot summer nights beckon and spirits await in the shadows to hear their stories as the darkness gathers. Let us chill you with spine-tingling and eerie tales that will keep you up and wondering what was that noise you heard downstairs?

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Cemetery Strolls October 2023

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After an absence of five years, the Cemetery Strolls will once again take place in the oldest part of Maple Leaf Cemetery in Chatham. None of us wish to be forgotten and these guided walks bring back notable citizens' accomplishments or troubles to life.

Collection image for Friday, August 12 2022 Ghost Walk Chatham

Friday, August 12 2022 Ghost Walk Chatham

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This grand old street, Victoria Ave has many stories to tell us: some are ghostly and some are historical. Can you imagine a dynamiting taking place? Or a little baby being saved by phantom hands? Come out and hear these thrilling tales-if you dare!

Collection image for Friday, July 15th Ghost Walks Chatham

Friday, July 15th Ghost Walks Chatham

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Meet us at the Centennial Clock near the Downtown Chatham Centre Mall to begin a ghost walk featuring buildings on King St and the downtown area in general. Who is that man glaring into the camera? Find out on this informative and thrilling tour.

Collection image for Friday, June 17 2022 Ghost Walks

Friday, June 17 2022 Ghost Walks

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Come and explore this oldest part of Chatham with ghost stories told by local historians. Starting from the parking lot of the Chatham Cultural Centre located opposite Tecumseh Park , there are three tours per night. Rain or moonshine, we will be there!

Collection image for Spirit Walks October 2022

Spirit Walks October 2022

No upcoming events

What do Bridget, Dr. Cross and David all have in common? Well, they're spirits and will be happy to meet you on this exciting jaunt (or haunt) to a key area of central Chatham. Don't be frightened as there is safety in numbers--we guess!

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Collection image for 2023 Summer Ghost Walks

2023 Summer Ghost Walks

No upcoming events

Hot summer nights beckon and spirits await in the shadows to hear their stories told as the darkness gathers. Let us chill you with spine-tingling and eerie tales that will keep you up and wondering what was that noise you heard downstairs.

Collection image for 2024 Summer Ghost Walks

2024 Summer Ghost Walks

6 upcoming events

Hot summer nights beckon and spirits await in the shadows to hear their stories as the darkness gathers. Let us chill you with spine-tingling and eerie tales that will keep you up and wondering what was that noise you heard downstairs?

Collection image for Cemetery Strolls October 2023

Cemetery Strolls October 2023

No upcoming events

After an absence of five years, the Cemetery Strolls will once again take place in the oldest part of Maple Leaf Cemetery in Chatham. None of us wish to be forgotten and these guided walks bring back notable citizens' accomplishments or troubles to life.

Collection image for Friday, August 12 2022 Ghost Walk Chatham

Friday, August 12 2022 Ghost Walk Chatham

No upcoming events

This grand old street, Victoria Ave has many stories to tell us: some are ghostly and some are historical. Can you imagine a dynamiting taking place? Or a little baby being saved by phantom hands? Come out and hear these thrilling tales-if you dare!

Collection image for Friday, July 15th Ghost Walks Chatham

Friday, July 15th Ghost Walks Chatham

No upcoming events

Meet us at the Centennial Clock near the Downtown Chatham Centre Mall to begin a ghost walk featuring buildings on King St and the downtown area in general. Who is that man glaring into the camera? Find out on this informative and thrilling tour.

Collection image for Friday, June 17 2022 Ghost Walks

Friday, June 17 2022 Ghost Walks

No upcoming events

Come and explore this oldest part of Chatham with ghost stories told by local historians. Starting from the parking lot of the Chatham Cultural Centre located opposite Tecumseh Park , there are three tours per night. Rain or moonshine, we will be there!

Collection image for Spirit Walks October 2022

Spirit Walks October 2022

No upcoming events

What do Bridget, Dr. Cross and David all have in common? Well, they're spirits and will be happy to meet you on this exciting jaunt (or haunt) to a key area of central Chatham. Don't be frightened as there is safety in numbers--we guess!

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