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Description
Step into the eerie side of Port Townsend on our newest walking tour, Strange Shadows. From ghostly encounters and unexplained disappearances to UFO sightings and strange tales from the sea, this mysterious meander through downtown Port Townsend delves into some of our most unsettling stories.
Your journey through downtown will explore unexplained occurrences, chilling local legends, and historical oddities, all culminating in a special interpretive tour of the historic jail spaces inside the 1892 City Hall building.
This tour is a crowd favorite, offering the perfect blend of historical research and unsolved mysteries.
Dare to walk with us?
- 0.7 mile walking tour through downtown Port Townsend; ends with a tour of our historic jail spaces in the 1892 City Hall building
- Approx. 90 mins long
- Route is mostly flat and is ADA-accessible; limited public seating is available at two stops
- Max capacity per tour: 12
- $18 for JCHS members, $24 for non-members (unsure if your membership is current? Check your membership card or email membership@jchsmuseum.com).
Proceeds from walking tours help support JCHS collections, research, exhibits, and programs.
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To learn about JCHS membership options, or sign up or renew, click here.
To learn more about our other public programs, click here.
Interested in booking a private tour on a date of your choosing, for up to 12 people? Click here to learn about private tours at JCHS.
Questions? Email programs@jchsmuseum.com
Date & Time
Oct 29 - Nov 2, 2025
Venue Details
JCHS Museum of Art & History
540 Water StreetPort Townsend, Washington 98368
