October Special Events
Price:
$5 - $25
10/23/09 – 10/31/09
"The Whaley House is one of the most actively haunted mansions in the world today," says famed ghost hunter Hans Holzer, who has written more than 120 books on the subject. Its reputation has brought visitors from around the globe and in recent years has lead to numerous televised ghost investigations by shows such as Most Haunted and the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. In 2005 Life Magazine declared it "the most haunted house in America." Spirits believed to inhabit the historic home include Thomas Whaley and his wife Anna, their daughter Violet, their great-granddaughter Marion, their fox terrier Dolly Varden, and of course "Yankee Jim" Robinson.
Robinson, a desperado convicted of attempted grand larceny, was hanged on the grounds where the Whaley House now stands in September of 1852, a few years before the building was constructed. Legend has it that his spirit never left the spot where the gallows stood and now roams the halls of the Whaley House.
The Whaley House was built by San Diego pioneer Thomas Whaley to house his growing family and his general mercantile store, and is believed to be the oldest two story brick building in Southern California. When completed in 1857, The San Diego Union called it the most elegant home in San Diego. The building served at various times as the county seat and courthouse, San Diego's first commercial theater, a granary, store, kindergarten and Sunday school, party venue and ballroom, polling place, and meeting place for both the City Council and County Board of Supervisors. Former California state senator James Mills has said that the Whaley House "has sheltered more history than any other building in the city."
Visit the Whaley House this Halloween for some hauntingly good fun!
October Schedule of Events
Friday, October 23 & Saturday, October 24
Open 10am-Midnight
Daytime Admission
$6 for adults; $5 for seniors (55+); $4 for children (3-12); 2 and under are free.
Evening Admission (5pm-Midnight)
$10 for adults; $5 for children (3-12); 2 and under are free.
Whaley House Ghost Tour
12:30am - 1:30am
(After museum closes at midnight Friday and Saturday)
Join the Whaley House Museum staff and the San Diego Ghost Hunters for an exclusive hour-long paranormal investigation of "America's Most Haunted."
Attendance is limited to 20 each night, so advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended.
$25 per person
Monday, October 26 & Tuesday, October 27
Open 10am-10pm
Daytime Admission
$6 for adults; $5 for seniors (55+); $4 for children (3-12); 2 and under are free.
Evening Admission (5pm-10pm)
$10 for adults; $5 for children (3-12); 2 and under are free.
Exclusive Oil Lamp Tours
10:30pm-11:30pm
Join us for a special hour-long, guided oil lamp tour of the haunted Whaley House, and learn about the history and the mystery of one of San Diego's most historic and most haunted attractions. Attendance is limited to 20 each night, so advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended.
$25 per person
Wednesday, October 28
Open 5pm-10pm
Admission
$10 for adults; $5 for children (3-12); 2 and under are free.
Exclusive Oil Lamp Tours
10:30pm-11:30pm
Join us for a special hour-long, guided oil lamp tour of the haunted Whaley House, and learn about the history and the mystery of one of San Diego's most historic and most haunted attractions. Attendance is limited to 20 each night, so advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended.
$25 per person
Thursday, October 29
Open 10am-10pm
Daytime Admission
$6 for adults; $5 for seniors (55+); $4 for children (3-12); 2 and under are free.
Evening Admission (5pm-Midnight)
$10 for adults; $5 for children (3-12); 2 and under are free.
Whaley House Ghost Tour
12:30am - 1:30am
(After museum closes at midnight Thursday)
Join the Whaley House Museum staff and the San Diego Ghost Hunters for an exclusive hour-long paranormal investigation of "America's Most Haunted."
Attendance is limited to 20 each night, so advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended.
$25 per person
Friday, October 30
Open 10am-10pm
Daytime Admission
$6 for adults; $5 for seniors (55+); $4 for children (3-12); 2 and under are free.
Evening Admission (5pm-Midnight)
$10 for adults; $5 for children (3-12); 2 and under are free.
Saturday, October 31
Open 10am-5pm
Daytime Admission
$6 for adults; $5 for seniors (55+); $4 for children (3-12); 2 and under are free.
Halloween Night Admission (5pm-Midnight)
Period music, historic lighting, & tales of paranormal encounters will raise your spirits.
$15 per person
To purchase tickets call 619-297-7511 or visit the SOHO Museum Shop at The Whaley House Complex at 2476 San Diego Avenue, Old Town San Diego. Each Halloween, the SOHO Museum Shop boasts one of San Diego's largest selections of reproduction vintage Halloween collectibles. Details about the Whaley House and all events can be found at www.whaleyhouse.org
Except for special limited tours, no reservations are necessary
PURCHASE TICKETS
* ONLINE
* IN PERSON - SOHO Museum Shop at the Whaley House complex
2476 San Diego Avenue in Historic Old Town San Diego
(619) 297-7511
