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Final Chance to attend the Ghost Tours of West Chester

This weekend is your last chance to take a ghost tour of West Chester! Your guide will lead you on a 90-minute walk through the spooky lanes of downtown neighborhoods where you will explore the place of the shadow people, learn of lost souls of the underground railroad, and stand where the gallows once stood. The Ghost Tours of West Chester start at The Lincoln Room, (28 West Market St.) Tours begin at 8 pm, cost is $10. Offered only on Friday, 10/25 & Saturday, 10/26! Reservations are required! Don’t miss out on all the Halloween fun  call 610-696-2102 for more information.

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Events Happening Tomorrow

Kick back and enjoy Friday with these local events happening around West Chester tomorrow!

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Chester County and The Civil War at CCHS: Experience the hopes, struggles, victories and losses of local men and women who lived during our nation’s bloodiest war at On The Edge of Battle: Chester County and The Civil War, a new exhibit at the Chester County Historical Society. The event is taking place tomorrow all-day and ongoing through 2013.
KALY Clothing (37 West Gay Street, 610-436-8272) presents a cash only inventory sale with discounts from 60-percent to 75-percent off original price. Some items may be as high as 80-percent off. Prices range from $10-$60.

The Ghost Tours of West Chester: A walking tour with tales of ghosts, folklore and history. Your guide will lead you on a 90-minute walk through the spooky lanes of downtown neighborhoods where you’ll explore the land of the shadow people, learn of lost souls of the Underground Railroad, and hear about the West Chester gallows where horse thieves and murderers were hanged. New stories and tours added for the season. The Ghost Tours of West Chester occur every Friday & Saturday night in October and start at The Lincoln Room (28 West Market, 610-696-2102). Tours begin at 8:00 pm and doors open at 7:00 pm rain or shine. Courtyard Grill will be open for light sandwiches, snacks and beverages before the tours.

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Ghost Tours of West Chester | Starting this Friday

The Ghost Tours of West Chester begin again for the season this coming Friday, September 28th! They consist of a walking tour with tales of ghosts, folklore and history. Your guide will lead you on a 90-minute walk through the spooky lanes of downtown neighborhoods where you’ll explore the land of the shadow people, learn of lost souls of the Underground Railroad, and hear about the West Chester gallows where horse thieves and murderers were hanged. New stories and tours added for the season.

The Ghost Tours of West Chester start at The Lincoln Room (28 West Market, 610-696-2102). Tours begin at 8:00 pm and doors open at 7:00 pm rain or shine. Courtyard Grill will be open for light sandwiches, snacks and beverages before the tours. Price is $10 per person ages 5 years and up. Reservations required call 610-696-2102.

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Halloween Tonight in West Chester

A special Ghost Tour of Through West Chester is happening tonight! The Ghost Tours of West Chester is a walking tour with tales of ghosts, folklore and history. Your guide will lead you on a 90-minute walk through the spooky lanes of downtown neighborhoods where you’ll explore the land of the shadow people, learn of lost souls of the Underground Railroad, and hear about the West Chester gallows where horse thieves and murderers were hanged. New stories and tours added for the season.

Due to the demand, special Ghost Tours of West Chester are offered Sunday & Monday nights and start at The Lincoln Room (28 West Market, 610-696-2102). Tours begin at 7:00 pm and doors open at 6:00 pm for these special dates.

Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Price is $10 per person ages 5 years and up. Reservations required; call 610-696-2102.

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The Gift of West Chester

Do you know someone who is hard to shop for? Now you can never go wrong with a West Chester Gift Card!  Available in any amount from $10 to $500, each Gift Card comes with a directory of downtown shops and restaurants. It’s the perfect way of insuring that the perfect gift is found and enjoyed! Purchase your West Chester Gift Card here.

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Ghost Tours of West Chester Continue this Friday

The Ghost Tours of West Chester is a walking tour with tales of ghosts, folklore and history. Your guide will lead you on a 90-minute walk through the spooky lanes of downtown neighborhoods where you’ll explore the land of the shadow people, learn of lost souls of the Underground Railroad, and hear about the West Chester gallows where horse thieves and murderers were hanged. New stories and tours added for the season.

The Ghost Tours of West Chester occur every Friday & Saturday night in October and start at The Lincoln Room (28 West Market, 610-696-2102). Tours begin at 8:00 pm and doors open at 7:00 pm rain or shine. Courtyard Grill will be open for light sandwiches, snacks and beverages before the tours. Price is $10 per person ages 5 years and up. Reservations required; call 610-696-2102.

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This Saturday: Ghost Tours of West Chester

The Ghost Tours of West Chester is a walking tour with tales of ghosts, folklore and history. Your guide will lead you on a 90-minute walk through the spooky lanes of downtown ne

ighborhoods where you’ll explore the land of the shadow people, learn of lost souls of the Underground Railroad, and hear about the West Chester gallows where horse thieves and murderers were hanged. New stories andtours added for the season.

The Ghost Tours of West Chester occur every Friday & Saturday night in October and start at The Lincoln Room (28 West Market, 610-696-2102). Tours begin at 8:00 pm and doors open at 7:00 pm rain or shine. Courtyard Grill will be open for light sandwiches, snacks and beverages before the tours. Price is $10 per person ages 5 years and up. Reservations required; call 610-696-2102.

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Downtown Events: This Saturday June 18th!

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Enjoy breakfast at the The Lincoln Room (28 W Market), one of the downtown’s most historic buildings, followed by a guided tour that highlights West Chester’s history and its place on the Underground Railroad, the connection to Abraham Lincoln, the architecture of Thomas U. Walter, and how the bloodless Battle of Turks Head established West Chester as the county seat. Breakfast at 8 am; tour at 9:30 am. Tours are approximately 90 minutes so wear comfortable walking shoes. $20 per person (breakfast & tour) all ages. To make a reservation call 610-696-2102.

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