The Georgetown Haunted History Tour has become a must- see Halloween attraction.
We run on volunteer power!
Thanks to everyone who has been part of the Georgetown Haunted History Tour.
Our stories come straight from the headlines of newspapers and residents personal accounts of experiences with the paranormal.
Consider volunteering, it's a great way to meet neighbors and exercise your creative side.
Contact us at info@foghi.org
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the tour?
90 minutes total, with about 1 mile of walking so wear comfortable shoes.
Is this a jump scare haunted house?
No, this is a walking tour of true and embellished local history.
Where are the restrooms?
Two locations with restrooms
Steam Plant and Drum School
Where can I park my vehicle?
Free parking on S. Warsaw Street next to Ellis Ave - signs will direct you.
Bike parking at the Box Office
Is this Tour suitable for children?
Parental discretion advised. The tour’s content includes true stories of local crime, murder and death, as well as other adult content such as prostitution, and may not be suitable for young children. People 12 years+ are welcome with an adult on the first two tours of each night (6:30 and 7:00pm).
Is the tour ADA Accessible?
The tour is on uneven and varied surfaces, including streets, sidewalks without curb ramps, and other areas of Georgetown that are not ADA compliant. The Steam Plant does have a wheelchair ramp, however, the land around the building is grass and gravel. We will attempt to accommodate people with disabilities for the tour.
When should I arrive for my tour?
Please arrive 15-20 minutes early before your tour so that we can launch each tour on time.
What about the Weather?
The tour will be happening rain or shine. Please wear layers and comfortable shoes. Be sure to bring a raincoat and/or a warm jacket. An umbrella would be a good choice as well, just in case
Where is the nearest bus stop?
Ellis Ave South at Warsaw st. #131 and #60
Performer Biographies~2023
The anticipation is building, and the tickets are going fast! Don't miss your chance to embark on an unforgettable journey into the supernatural and historical mysteries of Georgetown.
Now celebrating its 20th year, the Georgetown Haunted History Tour spotlights the ghostly legends and wild history of Georgetown. Led by local historians, small groups of thrill-seekers wind their way through the neighborhood, stopping at local landmarks to experience spooky stories in imaginative ways. This immersive 90-minute, approximately 1 mile walking tour captivates audiences with non-stop spine-tingling experiences throughout. From monologues to poetry to songs, you’ll get a wide spectrum of talent. Over the last 20 years, the Friends of Georgetown History have shared hundreds of local stories, and this year audiences can experience at least six new tales of more noise, murder, mayhem, and misplaced cremains.
Oroki Productions
Michael Dang of Oroki Productions returns to direct the aerial “Spooktacles” for this year’s Haunted History tour. Having performed circus arts in San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle, he now works as Creative Director to make productions such as Alice in Shadowland, a collaboration between circus and the queer visual arts duo, Shadow Girls Cult. Aside from these creative ventures, he provides classes and private instruction at Georgetown’s School of Acrobatic and New Circus Arts and SODO’s Emerald City Trapeze Arts.
Social:
https://www.instagram.com/orokiproductions/
Website:
https://www.orokiproductions.com/
Orion
Orion combines live instruments, walls of sound, vocal samples, and modular synthesis to create sonic landscapes with a side of dance metal. Since 2021, their sonic seance has infused the Steam Plant segment of Georgetown Haunted History Tour with the melodies of the machines’.
instagram.com/orion_noiro_orion
Clayton Ballard
Elke Hautala
Elke Hautala is a filmmaker, performer and visual anthropologist with a passion for connecting the public to history and diverse cultures. Her work manifests in a variety of forms from feature documentaries, such as her forthcoming film Visions in the Fire (about the life art and work of Tlingit glass artist Preston Singletary) to mixed media projects such as 3,260 Souls which premiered at FoGHi’s Haunted History tour. Her work has been exhibited everywhere from the Social Justice Film Festival and Neptune Theatre to the Alamo Drafthouse Austin and The Jewish Museum in Amsterdam. She has been awarded a GAP grant, City Artist Grant, 4 Culture grant and Sealaska Grant. Links – Instagram @elketheartistandstoryteller Website: Elke -- The Artist and Storyteller Elke Photo Caption: “Public engagement is my passion. From my early days of watching my historian father tell stories, I knew that I wanted to connect people to experiences that changed them. History has always been an area of wonder and excitement to me and it's my mission to connect others to that feeling.”
Shadow Girls Cult
Shadow Girls Cult, co-founded by Cass Bray & Zane Exactly, is a queer shadow puppetry and projections duo based in Seattle, WA. Our practice involves a unique blend of shadow puppetry and live animation techniques. Using overhead projectors, human silhouettes, and other analog technology, we create an engaging and cinematic viewing experience for the audience. Our work has been twice presented in the National Puppetry Slam (2019, 2022), as well as featured in the National Puppetry Journal (2019) and The Seattle Times (2022). Their work has been showcased in Chinese Theatre Works’ 2021 International Shadow Slam and Dragon Con 2022 as educators and presenters. Over the past year, we have ventured deeper into educational outreach, presenting workshops for several local film festivals and local youth theaters. https://linktr.ee/shadowgirlscult
Audra Richardson
Audra is Elke Hautala’s real life identical twin sister and a seasoned performer for several decades in the worlds of electronica, jazz, cabaret and burlesque. She graces many different stages as her alter ego Ula Vamps, described as “Doris Day meets Amy Winehouse” in Boise, Idaho and beyond. She’s currently creating an educational arts based program exploring the legacy of Dirty Blues music and female empowerment. https://www.ulavampsalot.com/
Larry Reid
Founder/owner of Fantagraphics Books will perform as Steven Jesse Bernstein (image above). Provocative poet Bernstein was a fixture in Georgetown throughout the 80’s and early 90’s, performing with many Seattle music acts like Nirvana and playing with Big Black at the Georgetown Steam Plant in 1987. He sadly committed suicide under mysterious circumstances in 1993. Come hear Larry deliver Bernstein’s anthem to Georgetown from a shadowy doorway along the tour.
Pamela Bond
Brian Dougherty
Brian Dougherty, 20-year resident of Georgetown, is an avid lover of history. His engaging smile and warm personal approach have audiences gathering closer to listen to his character’s musings. He has been a part of the tour since 2006 in multiple facets from tour guide, ghostly greeter, production crew and last year we saw him in the role as beloved bar owner, Jules Maes. In this 20th production, he will embody the ghost of Mayor Hiram Gill.
Brian Kennon
Brian Kennon, Georgetown Heights Duo, has been a part of the tour since 2010. He is a charismatic artist who has a talent for crowd engagement and storytelling through song. He has played Mayor John Anton Mueller, banker Julius Horton as well as undertaker, Mr. Herbert Noice. This year he will be resurrecting haunted lover Frank Alexander from his charred, smokey grave.
Cari Simson
Cari Simson is the producer of the Friends of Georgetown History’s annual Georgetown Haunted History Tour, which has entertained sold out crowds for the past several years. Cari is a creative mixed media artist and environmental consultant who focuses on connecting people with their local environments.
Jen Nye
Jen Nye is a can-do-anything machine of never-ending energy and enthusiasm for the community spirit. From directing the South Park Art Under $100 sale for many years, to Seattle Putts Out, to festive gatherings across our region, Jen is thrilled to be part of this year's Georgetown Haunted History Tour!
2022 Georgetown Haunted History Tour
Thank you to everyone who made the 2022 Georgetown Haunted History Tour a fabulous and freaky experience!
We are so grateful to our Volunteers, Performers, Crew, and all the spooky ghosts who joined us for the Tour this year!
The 2022 guided tour highlighted the historic Georgetown Steam Plant with aerialists, shadow puppets, sonic séance by Orion, as well as stories by indigenous artist, Pamela Bond.
Local Georgetown luminaries also shared stories of mishaps and mayhem.
The Georgetown Steam Plant, built in 1906, is a designated National Historic Landmark. https://thesteamplant.org/
Learn more and get involved!
Photos and Videos:
Hank Leiter / Espresso Buzz
Glazer's Camera photography group
Jon Dang
Video clips of the Steam Plant part of the tour
This project is supported by a grant from 4Culture, with additional funding from Georgetown Merchants Association, Georgetown Community Council, the Port of Seattle, support from the Steam Plant Community Development Authority (CDA), and an anonymous donor.