Dates & times
All times are local to the venue · America/New York
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Check the organizer’s latest schedule ↗A Walk in the Dark at Spring Hill Cemetery: Charleston History on Foot
Charleston-area founders and prominent figures are the focus of A Walk in the Dark, where local-history storytelling unfolds along a guided evening walk through Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum.
The people behind the history
Period-dressed re-enactors share stories about the area’s founders and other prominent figures. The event description does not identify specific historical characters, so the announced focus is Charleston-area history broadly rather than a named roster.
Stories along the route
Visitors travel in guided groups over a short paved loop through the cemetery grounds. Lantern-carrying guides lead the way as re-enactors share stories along the route, making this an outdoor walk rather than a stationary talk.
A guided walk with stories along the way
The advertised program is the group walk; no separate talk times or additional sessions are listed.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum
- Guided groups walk a short paved cemetery loop with lantern-carrying guides; period-dressed re-enactors share stories about Charleston's past, including area founders and prominent figures.
Plan your visit
Tuesday, November 10
The event is scheduled for 6–8 p.m. EST. The last group is expected to leave around 7:30 p.m.; that is not the listed closing time. No individual tour duration is given, so arrive before the last group departs if you want to join the walk.
Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum
The event address is 1555 Farnsworth Drive, Charleston, WV 25301.
Free; waiver required
There is no admission charge, but guests must sign a waiver. The listing does not give reservation instructions.
Family-friendly listing
The event is labeled family-friendly, but no minimum age or other age policy is specified.
Getting there
Destination and directions
The confirmed destination is Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum, 1555 Farnsworth Drive, Charleston, WV 25301. The event listing’s map links can calculate walking, driving or transit directions from your starting point; it does not provide route details, parking instructions or a specific event entrance.
Before you make a plan
Does the 7:30 p.m. departure mark the event’s end?
No. The listed event hours run until 8 p.m., while the last group is expected to leave around 7:30 p.m. No individual tour duration is given, so arrive before that departure to join the walk.
Location & Google Maps
Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum
1555 Farnsworth Drive, Charleston, WV 25301
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