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Huntington Paranormal leading history walks during Civil War Days

November 03, 2009 @ 12:16 PM

HUNTINGTON — Huntington Paranormal Investigations and Research, in conjunction with Guyandotte Civil War Days, will be hosting its second annual walking tour of historic downtown Guyandotte.  Step back in time to November of 1861, as our costumed tour guides share stories and histories of the pre-Civil War families, homes, and other spots of interest that played a pivotal role in the raid on, and subsequent burning of Guyandotte.
 

Tours will take place from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights, Nov. 6-7. Tours will leave every 15 minutes through 10:30 p.m. Tours will last approximately one hour.
 

Tours will meet in the parking lot of the Guyandotte Branch Library, located at 203 Richmond Street. Please sign in at the table, located near the front entrance.
 

On Friday night only, Guyandotte Branch Library will be having a book sale until 8:30 p.m. After the tour, join the group for hot chocolate and refreshments.
 

Round-trip for the tour is less than one mile in length on public sidewalks, but comfortable walking shoes are preferable. The route is also wheelchair accessible.
Flashlights and cameras are permitted, but please be respectful; many homes on the tour are privately owned residences. Please note, the tour will not be entering any of the homes
 

Find out more info about the group online at www.HuntingtonParanormal.com.
Some of the other highlights for the weekend include: The Huntington Paranormal Group will host historic Guyandotte walking tours from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Camps will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

Other highlights will include Meet the Generals behind the Keenan House at 3 p.m. Saturday. Battles are set for 1 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
 

 For a complete schedule and interviews with many of the organizers and reenactors read the Entertainment Tri-State cover story in Thursday’s Herald-Dispatch.
 

 Go online at www.guyandottecivilwardays.com for more info.