This tour brings the city ghosts to life with Sherri La Torre, Benjamin Sandberg, and a cast of haintly volunteers. On it, you'll discover the landmarks tied to the afterlife through haunting crimes and disasters. Tours are generally Thursday through Saturday, at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Check the calender for more details. 

The Haunted History Tour runs approximately 75 minutes and is designed for ages 16 and older. Tickets are $20 per person, and advance registration is required. In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather, individuals will be contacted to reschedule their tour. 

Event Details:

• What: 75 minute walking tour

• Where: The History Center in Tompkins County, 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca NY 14850

• Who: This tour is designed for ages 16-116

• Wear Comfortable Shoes, Bring an Umbrella, Jacket, and Water Bottle

Dare to join us — if you’re ready to uncover the haunted history hiding in plain sight.

This tour brings the city ghosts to life with Sherri La Torre, Benjamin Sandberg, and a cast of haintly volunteers. On it, you'll discover the landmarks tied to the afterlife through haunting crimes and disasters. Tours are generally Thursday through Saturday, at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Check the calender for more details. 

The Haunted History Tour runs approximately 75 minutes and is designed for ages 16 and older. Tickets are $20 per person, and advance registration is required. In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather, individuals will be contacted to reschedule their tour. 

Event Details:

• What: 75 minute walking tour

• Where: The History Center in Tompkins County, 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca NY 14850

• Who: This tour is designed for ages 16-116

• Wear Comfortable Shoes, Bring an Umbrella, Jacket, and Water Bottle

Dare to join us — if you’re ready to uncover the haunted history hiding in plain sight.

This tour brings the city ghosts to life with Sherri La Torre, Benjamin Sandberg, and a cast of haintly volunteers. On it, you'll discover the landmarks tied to the afterlife through haunting crimes and disasters. Tours are generally Thursday through Saturday, at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Check the calender for more details. 

The Haunted History Tour runs approximately 75 minutes and is designed for ages 16 and older. Tickets are $20 per person, and advance registration is required. In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather, individuals will be contacted to reschedule their tour. 

Event Details:

• What: 75 minute walking tour

• Where: The History Center in Tompkins County, 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca NY 14850

• Who: This tour is designed for ages 16-116

• Wear Comfortable Shoes, Bring an Umbrella, Jacket, and Water Bottle

Dare to join us — if you’re ready to uncover the haunted history hiding in plain sight.

This tour brings the city ghosts to life with Sherri La Torre, Benjamin Sandberg, and a cast of haintly volunteers. On it, you'll discover the landmarks tied to the afterlife through haunting crimes and disasters. Tours are generally Thursday through Saturday, at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Check the calender for more details. 

The Haunted History Tour runs approximately 75 minutes and is designed for ages 16 and older. Tickets are $20 per person, and advance registration is required. In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather, individuals will be contacted to reschedule their tour. 

Event Details:

• What: 75 minute walking tour

• Where: The History Center in Tompkins County, 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca NY 14850

• Who: This tour is designed for ages 16-116

• Wear Comfortable Shoes, Bring an Umbrella, Jacket, and Water Bottle

Dare to join us — if you’re ready to uncover the haunted history hiding in plain sight.

This tour brings the city ghosts to life with Sherri La Torre, Benjamin Sandberg, and a cast of haintly volunteers. On it, you'll discover the landmarks tied to the afterlife through haunting crimes and disasters. Tours are generally Thursday through Saturday, at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Check the calender for more details. 

The Haunted History Tour runs approximately 75 minutes and is designed for ages 16 and older. Tickets are $20 per person, and advance registration is required. In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather, individuals will be contacted to reschedule their tour. 

Event Details:

• What: 75 minute walking tour

• Where: The History Center in Tompkins County, 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca NY 14850

• Who: This tour is designed for ages 16-116

• Wear Comfortable Shoes, Bring an Umbrella, Jacket, and Water Bottle

Dare to join us — if you’re ready to uncover the haunted history hiding in plain sight.

This tour brings the city ghosts to life with Sherri La Torre, Benjamin Sandberg, and a cast of haintly volunteers. On it, you'll discover the landmarks tied to the afterlife through haunting crimes and disasters. Tours are generally Thursday through Saturday, at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Check the calender for more details. 

The Haunted History Tour runs approximately 75 minutes and is designed for ages 16 and older. Tickets are $20 per person, and advance registration is required. In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather, individuals will be contacted to reschedule their tour. 

Event Details:

• What: 75 minute walking tour

• Where: The History Center in Tompkins County, 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca NY 14850

• Who: This tour is designed for ages 16-116

• Wear Comfortable Shoes, Bring an Umbrella, Jacket, and Water Bottle

Dare to join us — if you’re ready to uncover the haunted history hiding in plain sight.

This tour brings the city ghosts to life with Sherri La Torre, Benjamin Sandberg, and a cast of haintly volunteers. On it, you'll discover the landmarks tied to the afterlife through haunting crimes and disasters. Tours are generally Thursday through Saturday, at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Check the calender for more details. 

The Haunted History Tour runs approximately 75 minutes and is designed for ages 16 and older. Tickets are $20 per person, and advance registration is required. In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather, individuals will be contacted to reschedule their tour. 

Event Details:

• What: 75 minute walking tour

• Where: The History Center in Tompkins County, 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca NY 14850

• Who: This tour is designed for ages 16-116

• Wear Comfortable Shoes, Bring an Umbrella, Jacket, and Water Bottle

Dare to join us — if you’re ready to uncover the haunted history hiding in plain sight.

This tour brings the city ghosts to life with Sherri La Torre, Benjamin Sandberg, and a cast of haintly volunteers. On it, you'll discover the landmarks tied to the afterlife through haunting crimes and disasters. Tours are generally Thursday through Saturday, at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Check the calender for more details. 

The Haunted History Tour runs approximately 75 minutes and is designed for ages 16 and older. Tickets are $20 per person, and advance registration is required. In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather, individuals will be contacted to reschedule their tour. 

Event Details:

• What: 75 minute walking tour

• Where: The History Center in Tompkins County, 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca NY 14850

• Who: This tour is designed for ages 16-116

• Wear Comfortable Shoes, Bring an Umbrella, Jacket, and Water Bottle

Dare to join us — if you’re ready to uncover the haunted history hiding in plain sight.

This tour brings the city ghosts to life with Sherri La Torre, Benjamin Sandberg, and a cast of haintly volunteers. On it, you'll discover the landmarks tied to the afterlife through haunting crimes and disasters. Tours are generally Thursday through Saturday, at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Check the calender for more details. 

The Haunted History Tour runs approximately 75 minutes and is designed for ages 16 and older. Tickets are $20 per person, and advance registration is required. In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather, individuals will be contacted to reschedule their tour. 

Event Details:

• What: 75 minute walking tour

• Where: The History Center in Tompkins County, 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca NY 14850

• Who: This tour is designed for ages 16-116

• Wear Comfortable Shoes, Bring an Umbrella, Jacket, and Water Bottle

Dare to join us — if you’re ready to uncover the haunted history hiding in plain sight.

This tour brings the city ghosts to life with Sherri La Torre, Benjamin Sandberg, and a cast of haintly volunteers. On it, you'll discover the landmarks tied to the afterlife through haunting crimes and disasters. Tours are generally Thursday through Saturday, at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Check the calender for more details. 

The Haunted History Tour runs approximately 75 minutes and is designed for ages 16 and older. Tickets are $20 per person, and advance registration is required. In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather, individuals will be contacted to reschedule their tour. 

Event Details:

• What: 75 minute walking tour

• Where: The History Center in Tompkins County, 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca NY 14850

• Who: This tour is designed for ages 16-116

• Wear Comfortable Shoes, Bring an Umbrella, Jacket, and Water Bottle

Dare to join us — if you’re ready to uncover the haunted history hiding in plain sight.

About this Event

Discover the planes, trains, boats, bikes, and automobiles that shaped Ithaca’s West End on this 90-minute, half-mile guided walking tour. From the city’s early canal connections to World War I aviation, streetcars, and the infamous “Octopus” intersection, explore how transportation built—and reshaped—the community.

Start: 5:30 pm at 124 Brindley Street, Ithaca 14850

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: This tour is intended for all ages, curious travelers and historians alike
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

About this Event

Discover the planes, trains, boats, bikes, and automobiles that shaped Ithaca’s West End on this 90-minute, half-mile guided walking tour. From the city’s early canal connections to World War I aviation, streetcars, and the infamous “Octopus” intersection, explore how transportation built—and reshaped—the community.

Start: 5:30 pm at 124 Brindley Street, Ithaca 14850

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: This tour is intended for all ages, curious travelers and historians alike
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

About this Event

Discover the planes, trains, boats, bikes, and automobiles that shaped Ithaca’s West End on this 90-minute, half-mile guided walking tour. From the city’s early canal connections to World War I aviation, streetcars, and the infamous “Octopus” intersection, explore how transportation built—and reshaped—the community.

Start: 5:30 pm at 124 Brindley Street, Ithaca 14850

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: This tour is intended for all ages, curious travelers and historians alike
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

About this Event

Discover the planes, trains, boats, bikes, and automobiles that shaped Ithaca’s West End on this 90-minute, half-mile guided walking tour. From the city’s early canal connections to World War I aviation, streetcars, and the infamous “Octopus” intersection, explore how transportation built—and reshaped—the community.

Start: 5:30 pm at 124 Brindley Street, Ithaca 14850

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: This tour is intended for all ages, curious travelers and historians alike
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

About this Event

Discover the planes, trains, boats, bikes, and automobiles that shaped Ithaca’s West End on this 90-minute, half-mile guided walking tour. From the city’s early canal connections to World War I aviation, streetcars, and the infamous “Octopus” intersection, explore how transportation built—and reshaped—the community.

Start: 5:30 pm at 124 Brindley Street, Ithaca 14850

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: This tour is intended for all ages, curious travelers and historians alike
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

About this Event

Discover the planes, trains, boats, bikes, and automobiles that shaped Ithaca’s West End on this 90-minute, half-mile guided walking tour. From the city’s early canal connections to World War I aviation, streetcars, and the infamous “Octopus” intersection, explore how transportation built—and reshaped—the community.

Start: 5:30 pm at 124 Brindley Street, Ithaca 14850

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: This tour is intended for all ages, curious travelers and historians alike
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

About this Event

Discover the planes, trains, boats, bikes, and automobiles that shaped Ithaca’s West End on this 90-minute, half-mile guided walking tour. From the city’s early canal connections to World War I aviation, streetcars, and the infamous “Octopus” intersection, explore how transportation built—and reshaped—the community.

Start: 5:30 pm at 124 Brindley Street, Ithaca 14850

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: This tour is intended for all ages, curious travelers and historians alike
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

About this Event

Discover the planes, trains, boats, bikes, and automobiles that shaped Ithaca’s West End on this 90-minute, half-mile guided walking tour. From the city’s early canal connections to World War I aviation, streetcars, and the infamous “Octopus” intersection, explore how transportation built—and reshaped—the community.

Start: 5:30 pm at 124 Brindley Street, Ithaca 14850

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: This tour is intended for all ages, curious travelers and historians alike
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

About this Event

Discover the planes, trains, boats, bikes, and automobiles that shaped Ithaca’s West End on this 90-minute, half-mile guided walking tour. From the city’s early canal connections to World War I aviation, streetcars, and the infamous “Octopus” intersection, explore how transportation built—and reshaped—the community.

Start: 5:30 pm at 124 Brindley Street, Ithaca 14850

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: This tour is intended for all ages, curious travelers and historians alike
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

About this Event

Discover the planes, trains, boats, bikes, and automobiles that shaped Ithaca’s West End on this 90-minute, half-mile guided walking tour. From the city’s early canal connections to World War I aviation, streetcars, and the infamous “Octopus” intersection, explore how transportation built—and reshaped—the community.

Start: 5:30 pm at 124 Brindley Street, Ithaca 14850

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: This tour is intended for all ages, curious travelers and historians alike
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

About this Event

Discover the planes, trains, boats, bikes, and automobiles that shaped Ithaca’s West End on this 90-minute, half-mile guided walking tour. From the city’s early canal connections to World War I aviation, streetcars, and the infamous “Octopus” intersection, explore how transportation built—and reshaped—the community.

Start: 5:30 pm at 124 Brindley Street, Ithaca 14850

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: This tour is intended for all ages, curious travelers and historians alike
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

About this Event

Discover the planes, trains, boats, bikes, and automobiles that shaped Ithaca’s West End on this 90-minute, half-mile guided walking tour. From the city’s early canal connections to World War I aviation, streetcars, and the infamous “Octopus” intersection, explore how transportation built—and reshaped—the community.

Start: 5:30 pm at 124 Brindley Street, Ithaca 14850

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: This tour is intended for all ages, curious travelers and historians alike
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

About this Event

Discover the planes, trains, boats, bikes, and automobiles that shaped Ithaca’s West End on this 90-minute, half-mile guided walking tour. From the city’s early canal connections to World War I aviation, streetcars, and the infamous “Octopus” intersection, explore how transportation built—and reshaped—the community.

Start: 5:30 pm at 124 Brindley Street, Ithaca 14850

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: This tour is intended for all ages, curious travelers and historians alike
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

About This Event

Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.

This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

About This Event

Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.

This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

About This Event

Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.

This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

About This Event

Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.

This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

About This Event

Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.

This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

About This Event

Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.

This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

About This Event

Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.

This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.