A Spiritual Quest Weekend at Hilldale Cemetery

Hilldale Cemetary in Haverhill Massachusetts is one of the North Shore's most active paranormal spots!

Do you believe in Ghosts? If you do then join the Essex County Ghost Project and Witches Wonder fort a spooktacular evening of haunts and fun . The gates open at 6:30 pm and hunt starts at 7pm . We are exploring one of New England’s most Haunted historical sites . There have been reports of full and partial body apparitions, voices , shadow figures and more . So pack up your cameras , pendulums, digital recorders and other paranormal equipment for a night of paranormal history and intrigue .

Haunted Hilldale Walk with the Essex County Ghost Project

Special Instructions:

  • Wear comfortable shoes!
  • Bring cameras and recorders.
  • No open-toed shoes, please.
  • Arrive around 6:30pm - event will begin at 7:00pm.
When: 
Fridays, September 15 & 22, 2023 6:30-10:30pm
Saturdays, September 16 & 23, 2023 6:30-10:30pm
Location: 
Hilldale Cemetary
Prices: 
Free as part of Trails & Sails
Phone: 
978.376.2807
Email: 
thomasspitalere@yahoo.com
Link(s): 
Essex County Ghost Project
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