Description
*Update: These tours are now sold out. Feel free to join the waitlist in case spots open up! If you want information on how to book this as a private tour (for late November or December), click here.
Step into the eerie side of Port Townsend on our newest walking tour, Strange Shadows. From ghostly encounters, unexplained disappearances, and historical oddities, to UFO sightings and strange tales from the sea, this mysterious meander through downtown Port Townsend delves into some of our most unsettling stories and culminates 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?
- Approx. 90 mins long
- Offered 10/29 through 11/2 at various times
- 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).
- Tickets include same-day museum admission, if museum is open that day
- Museum hours are 11am to 4pm, Thursday through Sunday
- Accessibility:
- Route is flat and ADA-accessible
- Limited public seating is available at two stops (first-come, first-served)
- The last 5-10 minutes of the tour takes place in the historic jail's exercise yard. This involves two small steps down, approx. 1” - 1.5” each. The doorway clearance is approx. 31”. For tours ending at dusk, the guide will use a flashlight. We are happy to provide more information upon request!
Weather Plan:
As we all know, October weather can be unpredictable! Here’s our plan to make sure the experience is enjoyable rain or shine:
A. If it’s dry, or lightly to moderately raining, we’ll head out on the walking tour as planned.
B. If heavier rain or high winds (25+ mph) roll in, we’ll move indoors for a cozy slide show adaptation of the tour at the Museum. Afterwards, we will do the jail tour as planned.
Please note that tickets are non-refundable due to weather, but rest assured—you’ll get the same eerie stories either way!
Proceeds from walking tours help support JCHS collections care, research, exhibits, and public programs.
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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
