Take a Haunted Tour of York Maine!
Take a tour with New England Curiosities. They have been doing tours since 1993 and I’ve been offering them in Maine and New Hampshire since 2002. Telling stories of the local legends and lore. They have been featured on the History Channel and Travel Channel. They also have written 4 books on New England’s history and ghost stories - the 5th book about York County has just been released!
York Village Shadows of the Past Tour
Listed as one of Maine Living Magazine’s Top Ten Things to do in 2009!
Join your experienced tour guide, the author of several books on New England’s ghostly past and encounter Legends, Lore, History and Ghost Stories in one of the Seacoast’s most quaint villages. Over 300 years of history will surround our guests on this tour. Stand in the ominous shadow of the Old Gaol: which served as a prison from 1719 through 1860, it is one of the oldest British public buildings in the America with a fascinating history. A visit to the 17th century old York Burial Ground (one of the oldest graveyards in Maine) reveals incredible carvings and captivating stories. We’ll tell you why this graveyard is so legendary! Surround yourself in mysterious history and Colonial architecture. Plus guests will hear haunted tales from the local lighthouses and even a ghost ship. The tour is approximately an hour and fifteen minutes.
$12.00 for adults and $8.00 for children.
2010 Tour Dates - Saturdays at 9:00 pm, October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th.
You can also book us for a private group tour in October.
Tours typically run twice a week in season, Memorial Day through Labor Day.
This tour meets in front of the York Town Hall, located on 186 York St., York Village, Maine.
Our tour guests call this tour, “Creepy!” - “Like the setting from a Stephen King movie!” - “I’ll be awake all night!”
The Ghostly Past of The Jameson Tavern Tour and Investigation
Explore the fascinating past of the historic Jameson Tavern in Freeport, Maine. This fascinating 1700’s tavern will be the subject of our investigative dinners. Discover the chilling stories told by the employees of the Tavern and learn of the building’s mysterious past. Now accepting group reservations - minimum of 10 people reservation required, please email us to reserve a date and time. $20.00 per person for this 2 1/2 hour tour and presentation.
The Ghost Bride Tour and Investigation
Journey into the fascinating tale of the Ghost Bride.
The fate and final hours of Lydia Carver’s ship and bridal party will come to life in the location of the shipwreck. Our costumed guide will take you on a walk along the beach (weather permitting) where Lydia’s lost soul is said to wander. Also visit her burial site and locations of her hauntings. Her tragic tale, along with numerous stories of her ghostly presence at the Inn By the Sea will captivate you New stories of Lydia’s haunting presence turn up on a weekly basis at the Inn. Photographs we’ve taken on this tour often turn out to have mysterious unexplained anomolies, will yours? Experience an event that may make you a believer in the paranormal…
By private reservation only - Minimum of 8 people, $20 per person, two hour tour. Reserve your space early! Fall dates announced shortly.
Casco Bay Haunted Dinners
Join us for a two hour dinner presentation as we uncover the mysterious ghosts of Casco Bay. From Pirate ghost ships, cemeteries, to haunted lighthouses listen to the little told tales about the Greater Portland Area. By private reservation only, minimum of 10 people. Email us for prices and restaurant locations.
Great for family get-togethers and company outings.
Day Trips
Our “Haunted Casco Bay Day Trip” is one of the most unique haunted tours in New England. Journey into the past of the haunting maritime days of Casco Bay, Maine! Lead by your knowledgeable guide and author of Haunted Portland, we’ll explore the legends, mystery and lore of the region. And enjoy a wonderful lunch.
We will explore the legends and locations of the Ghost Bride, Lydia Carver in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, which is one of the most fascinating ghost stories of the area. Our journey continues as we visit the Twin Lights of Cape Elizabeth, Portland Head, Spring Point Ledge and Portland Breakwater lighthouses to learn about two centuries of maritime mysteries, shipwrecks, superstitions and legends. The beacons of Casco Bay beckon you to hear their historical tales! If you are interested in booking this day trip for your group - minimum of 10, please contact us. $74.95 per person which includes food and transportation.
Contact us here:
New England Curiosities
PO Box 4263
Portsmouth, NH 03802
phone: 207-439-8905
We welcome your New England ghost stories for further exploration and historical research. Do you have details of a mysterious happening? Let us know and we will see if we can unearth some of the history or legend behind it.
Check out our Reviews!
Stonyfield Farm Yogurt had this to say about their company outing with us: “Thanks for a great tour! It was definitely our most memorable activity to date.” |
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New Hampshire Business Review Raves…“Whenever I have the opportunity to learn something new and have fun doing it I’m happy. Add to it good food and great spirits … well, it just doesn’t get any better. With nearly 400 years of history and a beer-brewing legacy that dates back to Colonial times, Portsmouth provides the perfect backdrop to embrace all of the above, and Roxie Zwicker, founder of New England Curiosities Walking Tours, is just the guide to bring it all together.” Portsmouth Magazine Says…“Roxie Zwicker… Storyteller Extraordinaire…. Will guide you on incredible tours.” Guest Feedback for a Private Tea Party….“Thank you so much for all you did for making Lauryn’s Sweet 16 a beautiful and yummy experience!! Your tea service program is first rate, and we would highly recommend you to anyone and everyone. ” The History Channel and the Travel Channel, NH Chronicle and NECN…You may have seen Roxie talking about lighthouses on The History Channel. Tours from New England Curiosities were featured on the show “Destination New England” on the Travel Channel. New Hampshire Chronicle on WMUR Channel 9 in December 2006 did a feature on New England Curiosities. New England Cable News (NECN) - “Cover Story” featured New England Curiosities investigating the Jameson Tavern in Freeport, Maine and was broadcast on 5/23/2007 at 9:00 pm and is currently available for streaming on their website. New Hampshire Magazine and Local Papers…New England Curiosities Was Featured in the October 2005 and October 2006 issues of New Hampshire Magazine, numerous issues of the Portsmouth Herald, numerous issues of Foster’s Daily Democrat, the October 23, 2005 issue of the Lewiston, Maine Sun Journal and the October 26th, 2005 edition of the Wire. There have also been feature articles in 2007 in the Portland Press Herald and the South Portland Sentry. Our website has been featured in the December 1, 2005 edition of Spotlight magazine. New England Curiosities was featured…in Leisure Group Travel Magazine in the December 2005 issue of their magazine. In the October 2006 issues of Portland Monthly Magazine, Portsmouth Magazine, New Hampshire Magazine and Business New Hampshire Magazine. We were also featured in the March 2007 issue of Seacoast Living Magazine and in the June 2007 issue of New Hampshire magazine. History and educational groups…Roxie from New England Curiosities has spoken for Maine Old Cemetery Association, Old Berwick Historical Society, Kittery Adult Education, The University of Maine, Augusta, the Newburyport Maritime Society among many others. The Old Berwick Historical Society said that the talk presented by Roxie was “One of the most highly attended and successful of their speaker series.” In the summer months New England Curiosities has told tales aboard the M/S Mount Washington on beautiful LakeWinnipesaukee. Radio Shows…Roxie is a regular guest on the Ghost Chronicles with the New England Ghost Project. She has also been interviewed for Ghostly Talk, the Bay radio station in Portland, Maine and many others. The October 2007 Halloween issue of Better Homes and Gardens had a feature on New England Curiosities. In 2008 New England Curiosites was featured on Metrocast Cable, and on WOKQ fm. |
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