Fall Festival & Ghosts of Globe Tour
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Event Details
This tour is held annually on Halloween night, on special occasions or in conjunction with other events (i.e. Home Tour). The guided walking tour begins at the Old Gila County Jail. Tours leave in increments of 20 to 30 minutes. Tour participants are told ghost stories, legends, and interesting pieces of history pertaining to buildings in the historic downtown area. The tour takes 45 minutes to an hour.
Tour participants should wear comfortable shoes and dress according to the elements. Advance tickets may be purchased at the Chamber office, or may be purchased at the door.
Fall Festival & Ghosts of Globe Tour
Phone : 800-804-5623 (Always call and confirm events.)
Web: www.globemiamichamber.com
Halloween
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Old Gila County Jail
When Gila County moved its offices into the then new county courthouse in March, 1907, the county jail was housed in the rear of the ground floor. Shortly thereafter, it was apparent that the jail within the courthouse was insufficient to meet the needs of the county. On January 5, 1909
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