Sinister History Exploring Austin’s Past Through a Night Walking Tour

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About This Presentation

Explore Austin's eerie past on a ghostly night walk, delving into haunted sites like The Driskill Hotel, Oakwood Cemetery, The Littlefield House, and Shoal Creek. Encounter restless spirits, mysterious apparitions, and chilling legends that shroud these historic locations. From tragic tales to s...


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Sinister History Exploring Austin’s Past Through a Night Walking Tour

1. THE DRISKILL HOTEL HISTORY

Built in 1886 by Colonel Jesse Driskill, known for luxury and paranormal activities.

2. TRAGIC PAST OF THE DRISKILL HOTEL

Haunted by a small girl who tragically passed away on the grand staircase.

3. COLONEL DRISKILL'S SPIRIT

Distinct cigar smell linked to Colonel Driskill's lingering spirit.

4. ROOM 525 AT THE DRISKILL HOTEL

Haunted by the restless spirit of a bride who committed suicide.

5. OAKWOOD CEMETERY ORIGINS

Established in 1839, one of Austin's oldest cemeteries with famous personalities buried.

6. THE WOMAN IN WHITE

Mysterious ghostly woman mourns at various grave sites in Oakwood Cemetery.

7. CHILDREN'S SPIRITS AT OAKWOOD CEMETERY

Sounds of laughing and playing children believed to be spirits of past pandemic victims.

8. ATMOSPHERE OF OAKWOOD CEMETERY

Creepy and ghostly vibes experienced by visitors at night.

9. THE LITTLEFIELD HOUSE

Iconic Victorian mansion on University of Texas campus with a Gothic past.

10. GHOST OF ALICE LITTLEFIELD

Alice's ghost roams the upper floors and appears in windows.

11. UNUSUAL NOISES AT THE LITTLEFIELD HOUSE

Encountered by students and faculty, including footsteps and piano playing on its own.

12. THE SHOAL CREEK MURDERS

Haunted by victims' spirits, including Eula Phillips, with screams and splashing water at night.

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