New Ghosts Expected to Haunt Belton Halloween Event Oct. 27
Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 10:18AM Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer
The ghosts of Belton could make an appearance as their stories are told Oct. 27 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Belton Depot.
The Belton Museum's Fifth Annual Halloween Ghost Walk will feature six new haunted sites: Belton Light and Power Co. (current News Chronicle Office); Hanks’ Jewelry Store (214 City Square); Brown Avenue residences the Cunningham House, the Cox House; the Maynard/Clinkscales House, and the Drake House. Exteriors of homes and businesses will be accessible as spooky stories attached to each property will be shared by costumed presenters.
Led by Belton-Honea Path High School drama teacher Alysha Sudduth, the followin drama students will be acting out the tales: Kadie Overby, Mckenzie Scott, Phoebe Moh, Hope Lowery, Xander Cox, Chloe Sloan, Braeson Shores, Tobias Valentine, Jake Crenshaw, Andrew Phillips, Tiarra Kuntzman, Finn Smith and Ezra Rowe.
Advanced tickets are $10 for adults and, $5 for children 10 for tbe guided tours of historic properties. Snacks will also be available for purchase at the depot. Advanced tickets are encouraged as slots fill up quickly. Tickets purchased the day of the event are $15.
Tours begin at 6 p.m. and will depart from the depot every 15 minutes until 8:15 p.m. Each tour will last approximately 90 minutes and will be family-friendly in content.
Tickets can be purchased by visiting or calling the museum during regular opening hours, Wednesday–Friday, 9 a.m.– 2 p.m. and Saturday 10 - noon.
All attendees are encournated to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a flashlight.
For more information, contact Abigail Burden at 864-338-7400 or beltonmuseum@bellsouth.net.