Ghosts and goblins, vampires and werewolves, and … Haints and Saints of Jefferson’s unlawful past. Halloween is around the corner, and it’s time to reserve your spot for this year’s Haints and Saints Historic Walking Tour of Jefferson. This October 14 & 15 you can enjoy a moonlight stroll and interact with Jefferson’s ghosts of law and order.
Learn of Regional and Local Court Cases, Murders and Hangings
The Crawford Long Museum and Jefferson Community Theatre present this year’s guided moonlight walk. It will showcase a glimpse into Jefferson’s criminal justice past. Actors in period costume will give first person accounts of their lives and stories of crime and punishment.
Tour attendees will first meet local historical figure Dr. Crawford Long (credited with first using anesthesia in surgery). The walk will then go through downtown Jefferson and the Historic Jackson County Courthouse.
Actors will also portray the saints of Jefferson’s law enforcement, including a young Mary Collier, former sheriffs, Benjamin Collier and Miss Lurline Collier and Floyd “Fuzzy” Hoard, Solicitor at the courthouse and Police Chief Albert Westmoreland.
The tour will end with complimentary hot chocolate or apple cider at Ferranti’s Cakery.
Event Details
- Purchase Tickets: You can purchase tickets at www.jeffersoncommunitytheatre.com or through the Crawford Long Museum website. *Note you must reserve tour times in advance. Walk up reservations will be taken as available.
- Dates: Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15
- Times: Tours begin at 6:30 pm and depart the Museum every 30 minutes. Last tour departs at 9:30 pm.
- Cost: $15 for adults and seniors; $10 for children (ages 6-12)
*Note the event is suitable for children ages 6 and older and for people who can walk 5 city blocks.
