Step back in time and uncover the hidden tales of Martinsville-Henry County’s most notable residents with the MHC Historical Society’s Ghost Walk! This family-friendly and informative (but not scary) stroll is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, with tours conducted every 15 minutes.
Embark on a journey through historic East Main Street, Walnut Street, Church Street, Broad Street and the Wall Street Alley, where guided groups will encounter “ghosts” who’ll share the rich history of the community. Tours will begin and conclude at the Historic Martinsville-Henry County Heritage Museum, guided by knowledgeable Historical Society members.
Costumes and props, which complete the picture to earlier times, are on loan from TheatreWorks Community Players.
Local past residents being portrayed, and their actors, are:
Rives Brown Jr. or Sr., portrayed by his grandson or great-grandson, Julian Mei
Abe Globman, played by his grandson, Richard Globman
Dr. Clarence Kearfott, played by Daniel Horne
Mrs. Kellogg, whose class won Kill the Rat Month, played by Kerry Tillery
Dr. Lewis Pedigo, played by Matthew Spencer
Olivia Simmons Kessee, played by Selena Hatchett
Anna Clarke Moore, played by Kendall Pruitt
Actors in the optional Haunted Courtroom will include Brooklyn Snead, Bella Townsend, Lylahbell Turner, Dallas Vanvoskersk and Marco Nopala. Their characters will represent scary situations that used to happen frequently in the local area but never – or rarely – anymore; plus one big surprise.
Space is limited; reserve your spot on https://www.mhchistoricalsociety.org. The tour is family-friendly and informative. The brave (or foolhardy) may choose to top off the tour with the optional Haunted Courthouse.
Admission is free, and donations are requested, to help the Historical Society continue its mission of sharing the fascinating story of Martinsville and Henry County’s past and preserving our rich historical resources.
