Old Wilkes Inc. and Wilkes Playmakers Inc. have come together
to offer Fright Nights this Oct. 24, 25 and 31.
Benton Hall, the old North
Wilkesboro school, was built in 1913 and has had many
reported ghost sightings throughout the Playmakers
presence in the building. Photo
submitted
Old Wilkes Inc. will take groups on ghost tours around Wilkesboro
and tell ghost stories by a campfire. Wilkes Playmakers Inc.
will lead hunt ghosts at Benton Hall. Participants will hear about
the many sightings and paranormal experiences, which have happened
in the old 1913 school building.
Who knows? Maybe ghosts will actually be seen, smelled or heard
while on the hunt, an event spokesperson said. Tickets are
now on sale through Old Wilkes (336) 667-3171 or Wilkes Playmakers
(336) 838-7529. The price of admission is $10 for both events.
Tickets will also be sold at either location on the nights offered.
Wilkes Playmakers will also be offering their Ghost Hunt on additional
days. The Ghost Hunt will be offered Oct. 24, 25, 27, 28, 29,
30 and Halloween Night Oct. 31.
Tickets for the Ghost Hunt are $5 and on sale individually
or in a double ticket with Old Wilkes Inc. Tickets may be
purchased online at www.wilkesplaymakers.com or by calling (336)
838-7529 or coming by the Box Office at Benton Hall, Monday through
Friday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., or on site at each event. Mastercard
and Visa are accepted.