Small-Group Family-Friendly Haunted History and Ghost Walk

History, Haunts, & Hahas! is a small, local, mom-owned business specializing in Ghost Forensics, Ethical Storytelling, Comic Relief, and the Human Behind the Haunting. Southern Spirit Stroll combines a haunted history walk and ghost tour with hidden history, folklore, architecture, and paranormal curiosity. Rather than repeating recycled ghost stories, we explore the real people, events, and historical clues behind Charleston's legends and reported hauntings. Guests learn how to distinguish documented history from folklore, evaluate paranormal claims, recognize common misidentifications such as pareidolia and photographic artifacts, and follow the historical breadcrumbs hiding in plain sight. Small groups and adaptable conversations encourage curiosity and critical thinking. Limited EMF readers may be available. Stories are shared from public spaces outside landmarks and historic sites; admission is not included. Ghost activity can never be guaranteed.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   Pass by

   Guests meet at 160 Church Street nearest the patio-side of Tommy Condon's Irish Pub. The tour will kick off from there in order to have a predictable start and end location.

2. 2

   St. Philip's Anglican Church

   10 min

   Exterior historic stop discussing fires, rebuilding efforts, graveyard stories, and Charleston hauntings.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   5 min

   Historic alleyway stop discussing Charleston commerce, waterfront history, smuggling, and local ghost lore.

4. 4

   Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon

   15 min

   Exterior storytelling stop featuring pirate history, Revolutionary War imprisonment, and Charleston paranormal legends.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   10 min

   Exterior historical stop exploring Charleston law, corruption, crime, politics, and ghost lore in the heart of downtown.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   5 min

   Exterior storytelling stop featuring Charleston history, famous ghost stories, and legends connected to the historic pink hotel. Local lore suggests the hotel may experience residual hauntings where past events appear to replay like a loop in time. Some guests report seeing figures running up and down the stairs carrying buckets while others describe well dressed partygoers wandering the hallways as if returning from a long ago celebration. Another figure is sometimes reported who looks strikingly familiar though visitors often realize he is not the person they first thought he resembled. This location may be seen along the route depending on the evenings path. No specific stops are guaranteed and ghost activity cannot be guaranteed.

7. 7

   Circular Congregational Church

   10 min

   Historic stop discussing Charleston religious history, graveyard folklore, and reported paranormal activity. Stories are told from outside of the gate, and we do not enter the graveyard.

8. 8

   The Powder Magazine

   5 min

   Exterior storytelling stop featuring colonial warfare, explosions, disasters, and paranormal lore surrounding Charleston’s oldest public building.

9. 9

   Philadelphia Alley

   5 min

   Atmospheric alleyway stop associated with Charleston folklore, duels, violence, and ghost stories.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues. Accommodations can be made, though, if you reach out to me.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.