Introductions

“The city man is not in sympathy with ghosts. Not so the mountaineer, peasant and sailor. Strange shapes which give signs are seen in clouds. Dim forms move over forest floors. They tread lightly along the brink of precipice and marsh, beckon the traveler into perils or give him warning. Dark and airy figures walk moors and plains or lonely shores. They go again through some happening on land; they re-enact a fateful drama of the seas. The man of the city unaccustomed to such ghost tales, laughs at them; he knows they cannot be true. Yet disbelief and ridicule by many such, have given place to firm conviction and awe, after visiting haunts where environment favors the appearance of ghosts.”

H. W. PERCIVAL, "Ghosts" [1913]

Like most American towns, Fayetteville is haunted by an almost-forgotten history. This walking tour of the historic downtown Fayetteville Square shares those secret stories and tells the tales of enduring ghostly legends. Ignorance of our shared history is no protection from its everlasting debts and consequences.

Equal parts history and mystery, this educational tour offers ‘true AND boo’ based upon meticulously researched accounts of the hauntings and folklore documented in and around Fayetteville. Walkabouts are also sprinkled with bonus material on legendary Ozarks Haints -- them what ain’t all alive but they sure as heck H’AINT DEAD neither!!

Founded by “Doc” & KT “The Ghost Lady” in 2019, our mission is to entertain and educate with TRUE ghost stories, haunted history, and Ozark folklore that comes from years of archival research, oral interviews, and collecting legendary lore about local folktales from born-and-raised Fayettevillians… not Yankee carpetbaggers. We growed up in these hills.

The forthcoming book and this walking tour of the downtown Fayetteville Square blends past and present to create an entertaining evening stroll that helps preserve our local history, document folkways, and actively contribute to our city's lively downtown culture. So put on your comfy shoes and bring a hand to hold! Join us as we share our growing catalog of ghostly encounters, haunted places, and Ozarks tall tale adventures!

The tales we tell are every bit of it true… give or take a winking hillbilly lie or two. Come walk with us and we can swap stories.