Gruesome murders, rebellions, and bloody battles tainted the historic district of Dover, leaving anguished souls and terrifying haunted tales. Join Dover Dark History Tour to uncover chilling stories of a quaint refuge transformed by injustice and war that left tortured souls and unhinged spirits determined to make their disembodied voices heard. His fiery writings may have inspired colonists to rise against tyranny, but the eerie energy around the Dickinson Plantation cast a long, dark shadow over his legacy.
As one of the wealthiest men in the British American colonies, Dickinson maintained his grip on power long after the tide began to turn against the institution in the region. Reports of ghostly quill scratching and rustling papers around his old study hint that Dickinson himself may still be hard at work. Could it be the unfortunate souls of enslaved individuals, or are they simply the lost voices of those who never found freedom in life but now seek solace in the afterlife?
Find out tonight on the Dover Dark History Tour. Dover Dark History Tour offers you a front-row seat to the scene of one of the most notorious murder mysteries in the history of Delaware at the infamous Cooch Turner Murder Site. Discover how a well-respected physician was caught in a web of deceit, betrayal, and bloodshed when a simple dispute turned deadly. Learn how Dr. West went from being a revered community personality to a figure of fear, with locals watching in horror as his life unraveled in the most shocking way imaginable.
His dark legacy continues to haunt the town, as chilling sightings and eerie encounters keep his name alive long after his death. But no building can keep its spooky secrets locked up forever. The flickering presence of the old man and a mysterious girl in a vintage dress is known to appear in shadows. Feel the air grow colder as you learn about the countless souls who sought refuge here during the perilous days of the Underground Railroad.
Each whisper of the wind seems to carry the weight of those who hid from the horrors outside. And if you listen closely, you might even hear the ghostly footsteps of the desperate freedom seekers on this thrilling Dover Dark History Tour.
