By day, Old Salem is a charming colonial village. You can imagine the townspeople chattering in the tavern or placing an order at the local silversmith’s shop. But by night, there’s no “imagining” required. The ghosts of Salem emerge from the shadows… and their stories are anything but charming.
Join Colonial Haunts for an after-dark adventure through the haunted streets of the Winston-Salem historic district. You’ll meet your guide at the Frank L. Horton Museum, where the history of his Moravian settlement unfolds. From there, you’ll wind through seven haunted hotspots — from the gunsmith’s shop to the chilling halls of Salem College…
Discover why the tavern employees refuse to go down to the basement; unravel the sickening tale of Ellen Smith’s murder; and hunt for one of North Carolina’s most famous spirits: The Little Red Man.
By the time you reach the final stop, you’ll have plenty of reasons to sleep with the lights on. Are you brave enough to step into the shadows of Old Salem? The ghosts are waiting to meet you…

Meeting location: Frank L. Horton Museum Center, S Main St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Your guide will be wearing a black US Ghost Adventures shirt and carrying a lantern