It’s a Spirited time of year in Washington GA!

Summer has faded, the air is crisper, and the leaves are starting to show their fall colors…the perfect time to treat yourself to a road trip and maybe even a hauntingly fun ghost tour of historic Washington GA.

Washington is one of the oldest—and prettiest—small towns in Georgia, located in Wilkes County between Athens and Augusta, and not far from Clarks Hill Lake and the Savannah River.  As one of Georgia’s first established counties, Wilkes County has seen of a lot of history, including a significant Revolutionary War battle and the dissolution of the Confederacy during the American Civil War.

Undoubtedly, there must be more than a few lingering souls around yearning to tell their stories, and October is a great time to hear tales of days gone by in Washington-Wilkes.

Ghost Walk on the Square
Saturday, October 18
5:00-8:00 pm
Start your evening with a spirited stroll around Washington’s lively town square, all decked out for autumn. A local ghost guide will share stories of strange and eerie happenings around the square and its buildings. Then, be sure to choose your favorite scarecrow, take in the colorful decorations, stop by the shops and boutiques and treat yourself to some great food and maybe even another kind of spirit or two.

Ghost Walk Tickets are available at the Chamber of Commerce office. $10 per person.
For more information visit Friends of the Square https://fotswaga.com/
 
Resthaven Revisited
Resthaven Cemetery
Saturday, October 18
6:00-10:00 pm
Wander around ornate monuments and elaborately decorated headstones, pass through stately iron gates and watch history come to life in this 160-year-old cemetery not far from Washington’s square. Washington Little Theater actors in period costume will guide you through this historic cemetery, with tales about the dearly departed and their lives on this side of the grave. From small children to Confederate leaders, this historic landmark is the final resting place of citizens who left a lasting legacy in this small town.
  
Resthaven Revisited tickets are available at the Chamber of Commerce office on the Square. $20 per person.
For more information, contact Washington Historical Foundation/Museum 706-678-2105 or Frank Fulbright at 770-656-9234 or email frankbfulbright@gmail.com.
 
Ghost Hunt at Callaway Historic Site
Saturday, October 25
7:00pm-11:00 pm
Imagine the spirits that may be lingering around this 18^th century homestead and the generations of the Callaway family who lived there.  Connecting Souls Paranormal will present its 3^rd annual Ghost Hunt on the grounds and around the original and relocated authentic buildings on the site. Meet up at the Brick House, an elegant 1860’s Greek Revival style manor house, to begin this unique experience.

Tickets are $35.00 per person.
Contact Ronda Reno at 706-678-7060 or email rreno@wga.gov/ to reserve your spot.
 
Callaway Historic Site Trick Or Treat
Friday, October 31
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM 
Halloween wouldn’t be complete without trick or treating, and Callaway Historic Site is the perfect backdrop. Bring your kiddos for a night of spirited fun at this historic homestead and living history museum.

Trick or Treating is free.
Tour the historic Brick House $9.00
Contact Rhonda Reno 706-678-700 or email rreno@wga.gov/
 
Plan your fall road trip and one of the most spirited ghost tours in Georgia.  Washington and Wilkes are just a short drive away.

• Atlanta: 110 miles via I-20 and the Washington/Thomson/Hwy. 78 exit 172
• Athens: 45 miles via Hwy. 78 east
• Augusta: 55 miles via Hwy. 78 west