October 17 Marietta Halloween History Hike Ticket

Description

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
📍 Meet at Marietta Borough Municipal Office, 111 East Market Street, Marietta, PA

For 214 years, generations have lived and died in Marietta, leaving behind a history filled with strange happenings, dark mysteries, and stories that refuse to stay buried.

This October, join retired history teacher and longtime Marietta resident Jeffrey Hudson for a special Halloween History Hike through the streets and alleys of one of Lancaster County’s most historic river towns.

Over roughly two miles, Jeff will mix Marietta history with some of the town’s strangest tales, unexplained happenings, murders, ghosts, and legends.

On the Halloween History Hike, you’ll:

SEE the house where reporters questioned Nellie Noll, the infamous River Witch of Marietta, about her alleged role in the notorious Hex Murder of Nelson Rehmeyer.

HEAR the eerie story of how a mysterious spirit tried to enter young Bob Shank’s bedroom.

FIND OUT about the murder of a young woman at the Accomac Inn, why her body was buried in Marietta Cemetery, why it was later dug up, and why today it can no longer be found.

DISCOVER the secrets surrounding Rooms #6 and #9 at the historic Railroad House.

And those are only a few of the stories waiting along the way.

The hike will still explore Marietta’s rich history, but for this special October edition, expect the darker, stranger, and more mysterious side of the borough to take center stage.

Whether you’re a history buff, a ghost-story fan, or simply someone who enjoys discovering the unusual stories hiding in familiar places, this is one Marietta history hike you won’t want to miss.

Your Guide

Jeffrey Hudson is a retired social studies teacher from Lampeter-Strasburg High School, former Vice President of Marietta Borough Council, longtime LNP columnist, and co-producer of the podcast History, Politics and Beer. His deep knowledge of Marietta and knack for storytelling make him the perfect guide for exploring both the borough’s history and its stranger side.

Event Details

• Distance: About 2 miles round trip
• Duration: Approximately 90 minutes to 2 hours, depending on questions
• Terrain: Sidewalks with multiple street crossings, along with some of Marietta’s hilly side streets and alleys
• Weather: Rain or shine. Severe weather cancellations will be made on-site.
• Parking: Free parking is available along East Market Street and Front Street
• Capacity: Limited to 20 participants
• Cost: $20 per person

Reserve Your Spot

This is a special Halloween edition of Jeff Hudson’s Marietta History Hike, and space is limited to just 20 people.

Come for the history. Stay for the ghosts.

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Supersize Your Adventure

Supersize your adventure by including one of Adam Zurn’s books with your adventure ticket purchase.

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