Kennebunkport Ghost Walk
Supernatural encounters and uncanny yarns of the sea abound.
On his way home from a long day's work, a young man driving his horse-drawn cart in Kennebunkport came upon a group of good-looking city girls who asked him for a ride. He couldn't believe his luck and obliged. The gleeful teens chatted and sang as they went. All was merry until they came beside a quite normal-looking grassy knoll. Suddenly the young man and his passengers were screaming in terror. The formerly placid horse suddenly spooked, leaping away from the hill and racing down the road, nearly overturning the cart. As he grabbed the reins tight, the young man turned to see a pale apparition just 10 feet beyond, floating above them. About the size of a woman in long, snow-white trailing skirts, the frightful thing kept ahead of the panicked horse for almost a half a mile.
It was this ghost story and its stunning epilogue that forced famous poet and Kennebunkport local Silas Perkins to seriously reconsider his skepticism about the paranormal. The evidence forced Silas to admit ghosts might actually exist.
Expect to hear more real ghost stories like this from the history of Kennebunkport and neighboring Kennebunk. Strange tales from haunted hotels and inns abound as does mysterious maritime history. Supernatural stories of this community feature roaming spirits, Spiritualist seances, and a poltergeist. See the Itinerary section below for a sample of the stops.
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The Kennebunkport Ghost Walk was originally created by Maine's own Sally Lobkowicz and her Red Cloak Tours company dedicated to preserving New England history and folklore. In 2022, Red Cloak joined forces with American Ghost Walks and tour developer Allison Jornlin refreshed the script with new ghost stories and supernatural talesz. Our original research is the foundation of this haunted history tour where we interview the real experiencers, explore historical records, talk to local business owners to give you Kennebunkport ghost stories you will not get anywhere else.
Tour Highlights
- ▸Discover the hidden secrets and unique mysteries of coastal Maine from a local guide.
- ▸Hear the hair-raising story the Harriman family and the poltergeist that destroyed their happy home.
- ▸Explore the supernatural side of celebrities who summered in the Kennebunks, including Booth Tarkington and Margaret Deland.
- ▸Fathom the seafaring yarns of haunted lighthouses, dire premonitions, ghost ships, and sea serpents.
- ▸Learn how Spiritualism and psychical research influenced area residents.
- ▸Expand your knowledge of neighborhood ghosts including the "Rustling Lady."
- ▸Marvel at Kennebunk's connections to the Salem Witch Trials.
Itinerary
Meet your guide at In front of White Columns — In front of White Columns, 8 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME.
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White Columns
Start at White Columns, a striking Greek Revival house built in 1853. Parts of the house were sealed off for 70 years, preserving the home as it once was. This residential time capsule now houses the First Families Museum. Today visitors enjoy tours of this beautiful mansion until they encounter its ghostly inhabitants
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Lorin Deland Memorial Bench
Rest at the memorial built by early 20th-century writer Margaret Deland for her late husband, Lorin. The couple had a profound interest in the paranormal. This monument stands on the grounds of their former estate, where Margaret undertook experiments in psychical research.
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Louis T. Graves Library
Take a closer look at this historic building's most curious feature, a headstone embedded in the exterior wall. Hear the story behind it as well as the tale of a local poltergeist investigated by esteemed artist Abbott Graves and other pillars of the community
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Nonantum Resort
Visit the oldest existing hotel in Kennebunkport, where 27 ghosts are said to roam. Otherworldly antics are most prevalent on the second and third floors and could quite literally shake you to your core.
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And much, much more...
Important Info
- ▸A free public parking lot is available at 30 North Street. (A 7-minute walk from White Columns.) Paid public parking and public restrooms available near Alisson's Restaurant at 11 Dock Square. Please see parking information on Kennebunkport's municipal website for more specifics.
- ▸This tour runs rain or shine, so please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes.
- ▸Because this is a limited capacity tour, all sales are final. But we will reschedule you if you have an emergency.
- ▸Service animals are welcome. However, for liability issues, please leave your furry friends at home if you don't need their assistance.
Meeting Point
In front of White Columns (8 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME)
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