Holland Land Office Museum Offers Spooky Tales, Haunted Hikes in Batavia
Batavia’s shadowy history comes alive with Haunted Hikes hosted by the Holland Land Office Museum. From ghostly tales to tragic events, what secrets lurk in the streets? Click below for this week’s episode of The State of Greater Western New York Report to explore!
In the first half of the show, guest Ryan Duffy, Executive Director of the Holland Land Office Museum, discusses the history and nature of the museum. He reviews its varied past, the current exhibits, and the types of programs it offers.
In the second half, Duffy details the hikes’ logistics, running October 3rd and 17th for downtown and October 10th and 24th for the west side, at 7:00 and 7:30 PM. Priced at $15, these two-hour, two-mile walks start at the museum or GoArt, blending spooky narratives with Batavia’s transformation, sparking interest in local history. Every Friday, these tours explore Batavia’s west side or downtown, sharing chilling ghost stories and spiritualist history. The hikes draw visitors from Rochester to Buffalo, revealing tales of murders and mysteries along Washington Avenue and beyond. Register at hollandlandoffice.com.
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