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Home » Travel » Huntsville Alabama Ghost Walk + Ghost Tour Tips

Huntsville Alabama Ghost Walk + Ghost Tour Tips

By: Liz  /  Published: May 15, 2017  /  Updated: December 24, 2020  /   Leave a comment

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 Huntsville Ghost Walk

Whether you believe in ghosts or not, the stories you hear during ghost walks are typically full of historical tidbits and entertaining lore. I’ve enjoyed many of them, so I was happy to go on the Huntsville ghost walk as part of the TBEX conference in Alabama this year.

It was different than other ghost walks I’ve taken because the stories come by way of a medium who visited the various “haunted” buildings in Huntsville. What you’ll hear are the medium’s experiences and follow-up research by the tour company. Unusual, but still entertaining.

Huntsville Alabama Ghost Walk

Our Huntsville ghost walk guide was Jacque Reeves, and although she didn’t mention it, I found out she’s the author of numerous historical books. Ghost tour cred.

host of Huntsville ghost walk

Most of our walk took place in the historic Twickenham district of downtown Huntsville, so seeing the beautiful Antebellum homes was nearly as fun as listening to the ghost stories. (Side note, the guide wears a microphone and speaker so everyone in the group will be able to hear.)

But let’s talk ghosts…

Weeden House

The Weeden House, now a museum, had one of the most interesting stories, and by the reactions of the two dogs along on the tour, it was the most haunted of the bunch. Maria Howard Weeden, a renowned watercolor artist under the name of Howard Weeden, painted portraits of formerly enslaved people. Her family home was confiscated by the Union during the Civil War, and when they returned, it had been ravaged and their finances were in disarray. She began to sell her artwork to help make ends meet, including 5-cent postcards (which are worth a fortune now). She died of tuberculosis in the same room in which she had been born.

Huntsville Ghost Walk

At the Weeden House Museum, the dogs on the tour were clearly agitated and uncomfortable.

People have seen a woman walking and have heard a grandfather clock (without any working parts) chiming. It’s also said to be a “weeping” house because there are areas where they can’t get the paint to stick on the walls, either inside or out. Our guide told us the house is sad because of what happened during the Civil War.

Helion Lodge

Helion Lodge #1

Helion Lodge #1, the oldest Masonic lodge in Alabama is said to be surrounded by death. Members of The Knights Templar (the originating faction) took a vow of poverty, so the organization itself became very wealthy. The King of France and the Pope wanted the money themselves and tricked The Knights Templar into going to France under the guise of making peace. It was on Friday the 13th when they were arrested and tortured to death. When Grand Master Jacques de Molay was burned at the stake, he issued a prediction that the king and Pope would both be dead before the year was out. That proved itself true.

The original building extended to the left, but a tornado wiped it out, and all that remains are the staircase and doorway. People have seen ghosts of men in the building, and a ghost has been seen walking through that doorway from/to nothing. Spooky!

wall of tombstones

The stone wall in front of the lodge is largely made of cemetery headstones.

There were lots of other stories as well, but those two stood out to me. Whether any of the ghost tales are true or not, I have no idea, but it’s more fun to believe them, right?

Ghost Tour Tips

Take two photos of everything. Use one as a benchmark and one to see if anything is different. You may spot a ghost or an orb, but don’t expect it. Most people never see a thing, myself included.

If your camera stops working, that’s the ghost’s energy interfering. It will start working again when you move to a new location. I saw this happen to a friend of mine.

Ask in advance if pets are allowed. The Huntsville Ghost Walk is dog-friendly, and dogs are very sensitive to the paranormal, so bring yours along. The two dogs on my tour both reacted strangely at the same spot on the tour. Eerie!

Wear comfortable shoes made for walking, and keep a watchful eye out for sidewalk tripping hazards.

Research the tour options and make a reservation in advance. There are three walking tour routes from which to choose: Old Town Historic District, Twickenham Historic District, and Haunted Downtown. Also available seasonally is a Haunted Trolley Tour.

Be on time for the tour. Not only is it rude to keep other guests waiting, but tours often operate under strict city-arranged timelines as to when they’ll be in certain places.

Tip your tour guide; it’s common courtesy. Thank them for a job well done.

Have fun!

For more information on the Huntsville Ghost Walk, visit the Avalon Tours website.

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Liz is a midwestern mom gone southern (accent in transition). She lives in North Carolina and loves cooking, baking, traveling, movies, crafts, hot and cold tea, wine, pizza and the occasional nap. She also revels in the fact she's a crazy cat lady.

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  1. kristin says

    May 22, 2017 at 3:21 pm

    Fun! I always love these fun tours! You always post the best places to visit, I need to come to the East Coast!

    Reply
  2. Dawn McAlexander says

    May 17, 2017 at 10:48 pm

    I have always wanted to take a ghost walk. I have seen and heard about some good ones. This one sounds like it would be pretty awesome.

    Reply
  3. katrina gehman says

    May 17, 2017 at 4:25 pm

    oh this looks really fun. i have never been there but if i’m ever in the area i will check it out.

    Reply
  4. Seattle Travel Blogger says

    May 17, 2017 at 4:16 pm

    Boy, I like the style of your photos!
    They almost make me feel as if I was there.

    Reply
  5. Brianne says

    May 17, 2017 at 2:00 pm

    I just love hearing the history of old towns! This tour sounds great!

    Reply
  6. Our Family World says

    May 17, 2017 at 1:36 pm

    Yikes! Sorry, not my cup of tea. I will be scared out of my wits just to know what went on in those buildings. However, I know my boys will love this. They’ve done this kind of tour before with their friends and they said it was fun.

    Reply
  7. Marcie W. says

    May 17, 2017 at 12:01 pm

    What an awesome tour experience! I really appreciate all of the history involved and hooray for dogs being allowed to come along.

    Reply
  8. Erica Schwarz says

    May 17, 2017 at 6:44 am

    Ohhhh ghost walks are SO much fun! I have done them in Key West (that one totally freaked us out) and Savannah.

    Reply
  9. Adriana Lopez says

    May 17, 2017 at 2:20 am

    Those tours are so much fun you can actually learn a lot. We have those here in St Augustine Florida we have done a few during Halloween season. Now I need to visit Huntsville. =)

    Reply
  10. valmg @ Mom Knows It All says

    May 16, 2017 at 11:57 pm

    I’ve heard of a ghost walk once or twice before but have never had the opportunity to go on one. It sounds like something my oldest would absolutely love.

    Reply
  11. Sinisa says

    May 16, 2017 at 11:52 pm

    So intriguing and spooky. This would make a great vacation activity. Kids would love it

    Reply
  12. Lisa Collins says

    May 16, 2017 at 11:39 pm

    I’ve always wanted to do one of these! Almost did in New Orleans and wishing I would have!

    Reply
  13. Jaime says

    May 16, 2017 at 10:08 pm

    This would be so cool to experience. We have ghost tours in Asheville and did one of them a few years ago and it was a lot of fun. Plus I learned a lot more about where I live!

    Reply
  14. Meagan says

    May 16, 2017 at 9:41 pm

    This sounds like so much fun. My best friend would love it.

    Reply
  15. Krystal says

    May 16, 2017 at 9:25 pm

    What a fun way to get to know a city. Creepy yet certainly cool!

    Reply
  16. Lisa Bristol says

    May 16, 2017 at 6:55 pm

    It is always so fun to go on a ghost walk and learn some of the towns history. I would love to go on the Huntsville ghost walk.

    Reply
  17. Claudia Krusch says

    May 16, 2017 at 6:55 pm

    This is something I love to do. I will have to check out the Huntsville ghost walk the next time I am in the area.

    Reply
  18. Meagan says

    May 16, 2017 at 5:22 pm

    I’ve never been on a ghost tour, but this looks so fun!!! I hear they are all the rage.

    Reply
  19. Sarah says

    May 16, 2017 at 4:33 pm

    This sounds like a blast! I love ghost stories and horror movies, so this is right up my alley. I’ve never been to Alabama, but this sounds like it would be a great thing to partake in on a trip there.

    Reply
  20. CourtneyLynne says

    May 16, 2017 at 4:19 pm

    Ooooo how fun!!!!! I’ve been on several
    Ghost tours in various cities and they are always a blast!!

    Reply
  21. Pam Wattenbarger says

    May 16, 2017 at 2:08 pm

    This was definitely an interesting tour and so unusual how the dogs both reacted at the same spots. Spooky for sure!

    Reply
  22. Joline says

    May 16, 2017 at 11:27 am

    I’m a scaredy cat so ghost hunting is definitely not in my future!! I can’t even watch scary movies lol. My friends are into this though and this tour sounds legit! So I might just wait in the car while they do it (though waiting in the car all by myself is kinda terrifying too I think haha!)

    Reply
  23. Bill Sweeney says

    May 16, 2017 at 10:51 am

    I’ve always loved ghost tours. I’m not sure that I believe in ghosts, but I enjoy the history of the stories and the area itself.

    Reply
  24. Divya says

    May 16, 2017 at 10:19 am

    Oh gosh, I’d be so spooked! My husband loves stuff like this and would absolutely love to go see this. (He may have to take someone else to accompany him!)

    Reply
  25. Neely Moldovan says

    May 16, 2017 at 10:04 am

    I am such a scaredy cat. Not sure I could do a ghost tour! My husband though, would love it!

    Reply
  26. Jeanette says

    May 16, 2017 at 9:40 am

    You are braver than I am! I would freak out on any one of these tours! I do know a lot of friends that love this kind of stuff so I will definitely tell about this place!

    Reply
  27. Robin Rue says

    May 16, 2017 at 5:31 am

    I LOVE this stuff, so this would be the highlight of my trip to the area! I want to take this tour SO bad.

    Reply
  28. Rachel Ferrucci says

    May 16, 2017 at 12:04 am

    I know some people that would love this but as for me, I don’t do ghosts or anything spooky. I’m a big chicken.

    Reply
  29. Terra Heck says

    May 15, 2017 at 11:58 pm

    That looks like fun. I’ve never been on an official ghost tour. I like your tip for taking two photographs. Makes sense now that you’ve mentioned it.

    Reply
  30. Nicole Anderson says

    May 15, 2017 at 11:36 pm

    This has got to be something that I would do when in the area. Things like this generally are fascinating as well as hearing about the interesting history. Good tip about taking 2 photos to see if there are any changes!

    Reply
  31. Jen Rattie says

    May 15, 2017 at 10:23 pm

    I had no idea that Huntsville had so many haunted spots. I have a friend who lives in the area, and he never told me about any of them. I think we’re going to have to have a talk…

    Reply
  32. Colleen Lanin says

    May 15, 2017 at 10:20 pm

    Oh fun! I love haunted tours like this, and I think it’s great that she’s all dressed up in spooky attire.

    Reply
  33. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    May 15, 2017 at 10:17 pm

    That sounds like so much fun! We have one of these in Georgia and it’s always a good time.

    Reply
    • Amanda Love says

      May 17, 2017 at 2:34 am

      These tours are always so exciting and scary! I would love to experience a ghost walk in Huntsville. It looks like there are plenty of stories to learn about while you’re going ghost hunting!

      Reply

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