Cemetery gates open at 4 PM
Tours 5–6:30 PM
Free Event (Suggested $5 donation)

As twilight falls, North Burial Ground comes alive with voices from the past. Professional actors embody some of Providence’s most fascinating residents, guiding you through stories of lives cut short during times of great change.

At the heart of the evening is Sarah Helen Whitman, literary critic, writer, and spiritualist, who was once engaged to Edgar Allan Poe. Whitman worked tirelessly to preserve Poe’s legacy and, in life, was known for hosting séances in her Providence home. On this night, she opens her séance tent once more to invite you into the world of spirits.

The Ghost Tour is one of Providence’s most beloved Halloween traditions, offering history, theater, and a touch of the supernatural. Admission is free, but reservations are required. A $5 donation helps support cemetery programming and ensures that the stories of Providence’s past continue to be told.

www.providenceri.gov/parks/north-burial-ground/