The Independence Ghost Walk was spawned by the Independence Hop & Heritage Festival and debut in 2002. Over the decades, the event has grown, both in attendance and the number of volunteers it takes to make it a success.

The Ghost Walk is a time for guests, volunteers, and businesses to have fun together, welcome the spooktacular season of October, and share the joy of seeing Independence and its history truly shine.

When exploring stops on the Ghost Walk you may encounter some volunteers who have decided to take their story-telling to the next level by wearing period-style clothing, using appropriate props, and even assuming a historic character’s personality.