Ghosts of the Gilded Age Walking Tour

Murder. Fire. Spiritualism. Join us for Ghosts of the Gilded Age, a 90-minute walking tour through downtown Troy’s most infamous tragedies and eerie legends. Stand where killers confessed, where buildings burned to the ground, and where ghosts are said to roam to this day. Along the way, explore sites featured in The Gilded Age television series, and discover why the city’s beauty hides so many shadows.

Recommended for ages 12+ with adult supervision. This tour discusses real historical events involving murder, violence, death, suicide, child death and abuse, mental illness/institutionalization, cannibalism, fire and drownings, executions, and a variety of spiritual and religious beliefs. While not presented graphically, some stories may be disturbing to sensitive guests.