Death Comes to Carlyle House

In the fall of 1780, Death visited Carlyle House and claimed the life of town founder John Carlyle. On October 30th be a part of his funeral as you learn about mourning practices in early America. Admission includes a ghost tour of Old Town, during which participants will visit the candlelit Carlyle House to view the coffin. At 9:00 pm, join the funeral procession to the Old Presbyterian Meeting House Cemetery. A graveside service will be held by lantern-light. Ghost tours will be offered every 15 minutes beginning at 6:15 pm with the last tour at 8:15 pm. Tours will start at Market Square.