Walk Among the Shadows: Burial Ground Blues – Misfortunes, Mayhem, & Other Grave Matters
Billy Hans, Eastern Cemetery spirit, hopes to see you there!
October 15–18 & 22–25, 2025
Thursdays – Saturdays: 6:30pm–7:30pm
Sundays: 5:30pm–6:30pm
The Event
Learn of the myriad misfortunes that befell the living and the dead in Maine: Fort Loyall's destruction, the peninsula's first setttlement in 1690; Hannah Swanton's capture by the Abenaki people; the Thrashers and the Triangle Trade; the Portland Resovoir's bursting in 1893, and more!
Donations are suggested. Find a series of frequently-asked questions or reserve your space on Eventbrite! If Eventbrite says the night is sold out, you can pay in cash at the gate. Scan the QR code for a direct link to tickets.
- Adults $10
- Children under 12: $5
- Each walk lasts about 40 minutes
- Please do not photograph the spirits
- Expect uneven terrain on Funeral Lane
- Dress in layers—we do not cancel just because it is cold!
- Children, please bring your adults
- Pets, please stay home—this is a humans-only event
- Arrive early—parking is limited and you may have to take a short walk to get to the cemetery
- Funeral Lane is uneven but smooth and wide enough to accommodate wheelchairs or accessibility scooters
- Events are dependent on good weather! Please note that we will advise everyone if we have to cancel an evening.
While this is a family show, the cemetery setting, as well as some topics and visuals, may be upsetting to some. Discretion is advised.