Sep 29, 2025 - Things to Do

King William's streets come alive with residents' ghost stories

Madalyn Mendoza

Animated illustration of a haunted house with three ghosts coming out of it. — Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios

With its stately mansions and rich past, the King William neighborhood is made for ghost stories — and this October, those tales will come alive on the revamped Haunted History Walking Tour.

Why it matters: For the first time, Curious Twins Tours & Events is adding ghost stories collected from residents, businesses and visitors to its existing tour, King William Association vice president Holly Strain tells Axios.

Flashback: Most of the homes were built between 1850 and 1899 — that's a lot of history for hauntings to hide in.

How it works: Every Monday in October, guides will lead groups from the gazebo in King William Park through the historic district, retelling eerie accounts submitted by the people who live and work there.

The tours run 7:30–9pm and end near the Arsenal Bridge before looping back.
Tickets cost $25.
A portion of the proceeds benefit the King William Association.

What's next: Not into ghost stories? You can still explore the neighborhood on your own with one of four self-guided walking tours available online.

And, if you want to get a peek inside the homes, the association hosts an annual holiday tour — sans scary stories.

The Dec. 6 event includes five homes and one museum.
Tickets cost $25.

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