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19th Annual Ghost Walk
Join us for the 19th Annual Ghost Walk. Please read the information below carefully.
Members get a discount and early notice for ticket sales. Event happens rain or shine.
Tickets are “WILL CALL” and picked up when you arrive
EVENT DETAILS
October 17th, 18th and 19th, 2025
Sunday, October 19th tours take place in the afternoon and MEET at Woodlawn Cemetery’s Walnut Street Gate, 1200 Walnut Street, Elmira.
Get your tickets by clicking HERE.
For safety, please park outside the cemetery on Walnut Street. Sunday’s tours feature the same Ghosts and stories, they are accessible and offered for anyone who wants to walk in the daylight, or needs extra time. Visitors will check in at the red CCHS tent upon arriving at Woodlawn to meet their guide. We ask that you plan to arrive ten minutes before your scheduled tour.
On Sunday’s last tour, we offer a special VIP tour option which includes extras. Thank you for supporting the work we do at the Chemung County Historical Society!
Tickets are required for all tours and are nonrefundable.
MORE DETAILS and WHAT TO EXPECT:
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY EVENING TOURS
CCHS is located at 415 East Water Street in Elmira. Construction on Water Street may make things challenging, so we suggest you plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled bus departure. Check in to receive your bus ticket and, at the designated time, board the bus to the cemetery. Once there, guides from Friends of Woodlawn will assist you along the wooded pathways to hear actors share historic tales about the lives of this year’s ghosts. All bus riders must return by bus to the museum. Each tour lasts about an hour.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON tours
Woodlawn Cemetery’s Main gate is located at 1200 Walnut Street, Elmira. For safety, please park along Walnut Street OUTSIDE the gate. Pick up your ticket and meet your guide for the event at the red tent.
FAQ
Where do I park?
Sunday tours (ONLY):
Please park outside Woodlawn’s main gate at 1200 Walnut Street, Elmira, NY before checking in at the red tent.
Is the event wheelchair friendly?
The Sunday tours accommodate anyone with chairs or walkers.
Can I bring my pet?
No, sorry, during the event, NO pets are allowed on the buses or in the cemetery.
Are children invited to attend?
These are live theater performances and we expect visitors to be respectful. We ask parents to use their best judgement. We ask anyone with tiny children to purchase tickets for Sunday tours.
Can I get a refund?
Sorry, no refunds are given. This event happens rain or shine.
How much are tickets?
$25.00 per regular tour. VIP tour is $50.00 and comes with extras.
Still have questions? Write us at CCHS@ChemungValleyMuseum.org or call 607-734-4167