Historic Rugby presents Ghostly Gathering on two Saturdays, October 22 and 29, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Eastern. This yearly Halloween-season celebration frequently sells out, and did last year. It is a favorite among village visitors, who enjoy a homemade chili dinner with dessert, followed by oil lamp tours of several historic buildings featuring the “Rugby Edged in Black” exhibit. If you missed this in the past or want to see what’s changed, now is your chance!
During the tour, guests meet the “ghosts” of some of Rugby’s earliest residents and hear their stories. Edged in Black offers a look at the death and mourning customs of the Victorian era through the death of Margaret Hughes on October 5, 1887. Hear funeral hymns and Appalachian dirges while residents mourn her passing. The event concludes with a storyteller spinning more spooky stories in the crisp fall air.
For TICKETS ($15 students, $25 adults) a link will be posted here soon. For questions, please call 423-628-2441 Ext. 1 Wednesdays through Sundays.
This event is supported in part by a generous grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission.
I would love to attend this year’s Ghostly gathering. Could I possibly get an email when tickets are being sold? Thank you,Traci Gibbs
Sure, Traci. We’ll put you on the list for our monthly newsletter that will include the ticket announcement. Thanks!
When will tickets go on sale for this?
By sometime in September, possibly earlier. Thanks for asking!
Want on monthly newsletter of rugby so I can get tickets for ghostly gatherings
You will be added. Thank you.
I would love to attend some of your fall events! Please add me to your monthly newsletter list. Thank you!
We’ll certainly do that, Stefanie. Thank you.
Any chance they will have the ghost tours going October 7?
Sorry but the Ghostly Gathering event is Oct. 22 & 29.