Wauseon, OH – Get out and experience the spookier side of Wauseon during the Museum of Fulton County’s annual Haunting History Tours.
Take an evening walk through historic Wauseon on October 25 or 26 to discover tales of local people, haunting places, and little-known events in Fulton County.
“Our annual Haunting History Tours offer a unique opportunity to discover the haunting history of your own backyard this fall,” shared John Swearingen, Jr., director of the Fulton County Museum.
“As we venture through the streets of historic Wauseon, we will share unusual and sometimes spooky stories about people from the past including Barney Oldfield’s mother, a resident of an apartment at the History Manor, a Civil War veteran, and more!”
The 2024 Haunting History tours will be held on Friday, October 25 or Saturday, October 26 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The walking tours will begin at the Wauseon Depot at 225 Depot Street and will follow a route around downtown Wauseon.
The hour-long tours will take off every 15 minutes, starting at 6:30 p.m. Each tour makes five stops along the way, but the walk is filled with even more history, hauntings, and great stories of a paranormal past.
“Our expert guides will be sharing historically accurate information along with legends that we have been told by word of mouth,” Swearingen added.
“It often seems that truth is stranger than fiction and these true stories can often be unexplained, funny, weird, or even seem ‘haunting’.”
Prepaid reservations are required for the Haunting History Tours. Tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for members and children.
Tickets are available for purchase online, at the museum, or by calling 419.337.7922. The Haunting History tours are held rain or shine, and the tour tickets are non-refundable.
The Haunting History Tours are presented annually by the Museum of Fulton County which features the permanent exhibit “Preserving the Past, Embracing the Present, and Making the Future”. Two special exhibits are also on display – the “All Aboard” Train exhibit and a new “We the People” exhibit (opening October 2). Other special events planned this year include Mrs. Phillip’s Regency Christmas Tea on November 30 and the Christmas at the Cabin event at the Fulton County Fairgrounds on December 5 and 6.
The Fulton County Museum and Legacy Gift Shop are located at 8848 State Highway 108, across from the Fulton County Fairgrounds. The Museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm.
Admission to the Museum of Fulton County is only $8 for adults 16 and up, $7 for seniors, and $3 for children ages 6-15. Members and children under 6 are free.
The museum also offers free admission to all active-duty military and veterans and offers discounted $1.00 admission to families with a SNAP/EBT card as part of the Museums for All program. A discount is also available to Sauder Village members.
Museum of Fulton County memberships are available for purchase online or at the museum. To learn more about the Haunting History Tours, memberships, other special events, or how to plan a visit to the Museum of Fulton County call 419-337-7922 or visit museumoffultoncounty.org.
Additional information is also available on the museum Facebook and Instagram pages.