Reeves Museum brings back ghost tours Oct. 17-18

Evening and midnight tours invite visitors to explore mansion rooms, eerie tales and Victorian superstitions.

Guests will hear accounts of strange occurrences in the home and learn about Victorian superstitions and funeral practices.

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Published October 4, 2025 - 5:21 a.m.

Ever wonder what lurks in the shadows of the Reeves Mansion after dark? This is the chance to find out as the Reeves Museum offers Ghost Tours Friday, Oct. 17, and Saturday, Oct. 18. Guests will hear accounts of strange occurrences in the home and learn about Victorian superstitions and funeral practices.

Tours begin at 7 p.m. and run hourly through 10 p.m. Guides will lead visitors through 13 rooms of the mansion. Admission is $13 per person.

Reservations can be made by calling 330-343-7040 or online at www.simpletix.com/e/reeves-museum-ghost-tours-tickets-235558.

Special midnight tours are also available for $25 per person. A T-shirt is included with the midnight tour.

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