Ghost tours, but geared towards kids will be a spooky fun time!

Willard Library

Willard Library is truly a historic gem in Evansville.  In fact, did you know that Willard Library is the oldest operating library in the state of Indiana?  It's true! The library opened its doors over a century ago, in 1885.  When you visit Willard Library, you will first notice the stunning gothic architecture that makes this historical building hauntingly beautiful.  Willard Library is also home to the most notorious ghost in the region, the Grey Lady! She is said to stalk the library halls, and she sometimes likes to push over a book or two.

So, Who IS (or rather, was) the Grey Lady?

According to Willard Library, no one truly knows who the Grey Lady is, but it is widely speculated that she is the ghost of Louise Carpenter the daughter of Willard Library founder, Willard Carpenter.   The first sighting of The Grey Lady happened in 1937, and this haunting has been pretty well documented ever since. If you'd like to read more about the Grey Lady, you can check out an article all about her, here.

Kid-Friendly Ghost Tours

Every October Willard Library hosts Grey Lady Ghost Tours where they take folks through the library after dark and share all of the haunted hot spots in the building, and some of the most creepy stories of the Grey Lady.  They are bringing back the standard ghost tours in October as well, that information is here.  However, recently Willard Library shared something super neat, they're hosting kid-friendly ghost tours this year.

The kid-friendly ghost tours will take place on October 22nd at 4 PM and 5 PM.  Here is what Willard Library has to say about the young ghost hunters event:

Limited spots are available https://www.willardlib.org/2024-10-22-kid-s-ghost-tours

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