Events & Reunions

Sponsored by:

Tufts Alumni Philadelphia

Location:
Cosi Restaurant
325 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
(corner of 4th & Chestnut Streets)
215-525-1776 | See Map

When: Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 7:00 pm (iCal)

Description

Get in the Halloween spirit and join the Tufts Alumni of Philadelphia on the Spirits of ‘76 Ghost Tour. This tour is one part history, two parts haunt! You will visit more than 20 scary sites to hear Philadelphia's haunted facts and folklore. You will be able to experience Philadelphia's monuments by moonlight as you travel the cobblestone streets of Old City to hear chilling stories about the Spirits of '76, featuring:

Haunted Facts - Hear stories about the Master of the Macabre, Edgar Allan Poe, who used to reside in Philadelphia and learn about Leo Callahan, the only prisoner to escape from Eastern State Penitentiary and never be captured!

Haunted Folklore - Learn about the legendary ghosts that inhabit Independence Hall, the spirits of Carpenters' Hall from a first person encounter, the dancing statue of Benjamin Franklin at Library Hall and paranormal Pine Street happenings.

Haunted Movie Sets - See famous film locations from big screen thrillers such as The Sixth Sense, Shooter, National Treasure and more!

RSVP

Please regsiter online by October 18. (The login to register is “Tufts” )

Cost

15.50 for adults
10.50 for children

Contact

Please contact Catherine Carrington, J00, at carrington@alumni.tufts.edu with any questions. Also, find information about upcoming events and connect with alumni in your area through our facebook page.