Franklin County Fright Sites

Franklin County Fright Sites

Hauntings & History

Franklin County PA is home to many legends, chilling stories and strange sightings. Keep alert as you tour these sites, and you may just have a tale worthy encounter!  Have a little Halloween fun and explore some local lore.

Is it fact or is it fiction? Visit if you dare.

Sneak peak to Franklin County’s 10 Fright Sites…Be WARNED!!!

Dykeman Pond

Visit Dykeman Pond. You may encounter the ghost of Mary Dykeman still lingering after her baby drowned in the pond in the 1800s. Search for Mary along the surrounding trails of Dykeman Park. Shh…stop and listen!

Sasquatch In Caledonia

What was that furry figure…Sasquatch…Big Foot? For decades, spotting’s of Sasquatch in Caledonia have been reported. Was that the whispering of the pines or is Big Foot watching?

Mont Alto State Park

Spirits of the past linger in and around the park. Sarah Hurley Matheny, killed nearby, is just one. Colonel George Wiestling, former owner of the land, is another. Maybe you will make a new friend…

 

Monterey Pass

Did you see the Civil War soldiers? There along the stone outcrop? But, how is that possible? The Battle of Monterey was July 4, 1863.

Renfrew and The Two Sisters

Is it truth or just a factless tale? Sarah and Jane Renfrew lost their lives at the hands of an Indian raiding party. After the sisters were buried, some say they’ve seen Sarah and Jane’s ghostly figures along the banks of the Antietam!

Allison Antrim Museum

The house dates back to the 1860s. Window blinds roll up and roll down. Children giggle. Door latches open. Oooh, a little chill…is there a window open or is that something else?

Ebbert Springs

Is that mist hanging over the water, or possibly a spirit of the past, lingering as it roams the land around Ebbert Springs?

Conococheague Institute

By day, Conococheague brings chances to explore history, hiking, and birding. But as darkness approaches, it is a little eerie to walk by the old cemetery and listen to the sounds of an ending day. What creatures dwell in the mire and muck? Who lingers near the old cemetery? Is someone watching you from the Davis-Chambers House?

Pond Bank and The White Lady

The legend says that the White Lady and her child lost their lives in one of the ponds around the village of Pond Bank along route 997. As to how and why is unclear…but, could you find out more?

Old Jail

The dungeons in the basement, gallows in the courtyard, fingernail scratched doors of cells and inscriptions of jail life left by former inmates are proof of the reality of the difficult life of a prison inmate. Some visitors have claimed to hear thumps, moans and noises while others have felt their body being touched.

Download the Franklin County Fright Sites

You can pick up a copy of the tour at the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center

VISIT IF YOU DARE

More SPOOKY FUN in Franklin County!

Shippensburg Halloween Parade

SAT. OCT. 26th, 2024
7pm – 10pm

Join the fun and celebrate this spooktacular season at the 35th Annual Shippensburg Halloween Parade! The parade takes place at E. King St. Shippensburg.

Hosted by the Shippensburg Kids Events Committee

 

The Haunted Jail

October 25 & 26

Adults $12, 12 & Under $7. Cash or credit.
Each October we open our doors for four nights of fright to two thousand visitors, our biggest fundraiser of the year. @024 is Haunted Hollywood. Enjoy the thrills and excitement and support Franklin County Historical Society. Get tickets here.
Questions? Email ophistory@pa.net
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

 

 

STONER'S HAUNTED MAZE NIGHTS

SATURDAY, October 26th 8:00pm – 11:00pm

SATURDAY, November 2nd 8:00pm – 11:00pm

*Ticket sales will begin promptly at 7:30pm both evenings.
Admission is $10/person; The last ticket will be sold no later than 10:30pm.

*This event requires a separate ticket that is not included in the regular daytime general admission. Ticket must be purchased between 7:30pm – 10:30pm on 10/26 or 11/2.

*Please note the Haunted Maze may not be appropriate for children under 10 years of age. Please use your discretion. Sorry, no refunds will be issued.

Don’t forget your flashlight!

Marshmallows, Smores Kits and other refreshments will be available for purchase. Stoner’s Dairy Farm does not allow food from home to be brought onto the premises.

Pre-registered group discounts are available! Click here for more information.

MERCERSBURG HALLOWEEN PARADE

The 79th annual Mercersburg Halloween Parade will be held on Monday evening, October 28th 2024, beginning at 7 PM. More at /www.facebook.com/mercersburghalloweenparade.

COUNTRY CREEK NIGHT MAZE FLASHLIGHT NIGHTS

Night Maze and Moon-lit Hayrides make a great evening for Church Groups, Date-nights, or for anyone up for the challenge of using their flashlight to go through the maze AND find the best pumpkin in the pumpkin patch! (There is nothing scary or haunted with our night mazes.) Other activities that are included in admission are: Corn Maze, Hayride, Jump Pad, Mountain Slides, Zip Lines, Basketball Shots, Football Toss, Pipe Swings, Rat Racers, 2 fun greenhouses, photo opportunities and more!

Cost: $13/person (Admission starts at 5:45pm)

Pumpkin Chunkin is also going on these nights but FUN TIX need to be purchased (3.50 ea or 3 for $10, 7 for $20.)

Oct 6 – 7: 6 pm- 10pm

Oct 13 – 14: 6 pm- 10pm

Oct 20 – 21: 6 pm-10pm

Oct 27 – 28: 6 pm 10pm

Concessions are open during this time and include our own fresh cut fries, hot dogs, burgers, Italian sausage sandwiches (onions/peppers avail.) kettle corn, as well our freshly made donuts, snacks, chips. Local hot apple cider and hot cocoa are available for purchase to keep you warm!

Franklin County Trick or Treat Nights

Halloween falls on
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2024

  • Greencastle Borough:  Thursday, October 31, 2024, 6 – 8 PM (raindate: Nov. 1)
  • Mont Alto Borough:  Thursday, October 31, 2024, 6 – 8 PM
  • Newville Borough:  Thursday, October 31, 2024, 6 – 8 PM
  • Borough of Mercersburg:  Thursday, October 31, 2024, 6 – 8 PM
  • Shippensburg:  Thursday, October 31, 2024, 6 – 8 PM
  • Newburg Borough:  Thursday, October 31, 2024, 6 – 8 PM
  • Chambersburg Borough: Thursday, October 31, 2024, 6 – 8 PM
  • Waynesboro Borough:  Thursday, October 31, 2024, 6 – 8 PM
  • Washington Township, Franklin County:  Thursday, October 31, 2024, 6 – 8 PM
  • Trick or Treat on Main Street in Chambersburg – Saturday, October 26, 11 AM – 1 PM

STONER'S DAIRY FARM HAUNTED NIGHTS CORN MAZE

SELECT Friday Flashlight Nights 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM (see dates below)
2024 DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED!
*Last admission will be admitted no later than 9:15 PM.
Not all activities are available on Friday nights. Friday night activities include Corn Maze, Mini Corn Maze, Hayride, Petting Zoo, and Fire Pits.
Stoners Dairy Farm website