Tell Me About It Tours

PO Box 231
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-0231

Charlottesville's Ghost & Mystery Tour

Travel back in time to 1904. Become the mayor of Charlottesville and his wife. Follow your true story from the night of the murder, the weeks that follow, the arrest, the trial, and finally the outcome of the trial. Then I ask YOU who did it. It’s a true story and a fascinating one.

You will start on the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville, go where they went to church the night of the murder, walk to their home (still there today), continue to the jail (unused, but still there), and on to the courthouse (our active courthouse since Thomas Jefferson’s time). Along the way, enjoy some history and lighthearted ghost stories.

OR you can experience the sights and stories from anywhere, the comfort of your home or your hotel room. Up to you. You can do it alone, but best done with friends to share and talk about it.

How? Go to https://TellMeAboutItTours.com, buy a ticket, and have fun. All you need is Internet access and a browser (Safari, Chrome, Outlook, etc.) There is WiFi on the pedestrian mall, but most of the tour is beyond its reach.

You can pause the tour at any time and come back when it’s convenient, picking up where you left off. Plan on about 1-1/2 to 2 hours.

The tour is wheelchair- and stroller-accessible and covers about a mile on city streets and sidewalks. Street lights provide illumination along the way. It starts on the Downtown Mall in front of Caspari’s (100 W Main St, Charlottesville 22902) and ends at the Albemarle County Court House (501 E Jefferson St, Charlottesville 22902), which is just two blocks from the mall and one block from the Market Street parking garage. The tour gives directions to each stop.

Family-friendly: The tour is suitable for children. The ghost stories are not scary. There is one scene describing the murder scene which parents with very young children might wish to review first. Teens love trying solve this mystery.

COVID policy: The tour is completely outdoors. It does not enter any buildings. Follow CDC guidelines.

Amenities

Amenities

  • Accessible
  • ADA Compliant
  • Casual Dress
  • Child Friendly
  • Family Friendly
  • Handicapped Accessible
  • Pet Friendly
  • Smoke Free Environment
  • Tell Me About It Tours
  • PO Box 231
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-0231

  • (434) 760-0525