Illustration of a guide with a lantern and a small ghost on a cobblestone street with pumpkins and ghosts at dusk (The Haunting of Hull-House Nighttime History Tour)

The Haunting of Hull-House Nighttime History Tour

Visitors join a nighttime folklore tour exploring the supernatural stories and urban legends that arose from the settlement's past. Guests learn about Chicago's history of hardship while hearing tales of Hull-House's infamous Devil Baby, the Fountain Girls, the neighborhood mortician, and the resident Lady in White. Attendees are also invited to share folklore and ghost stories from their own lives.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

$19.72.

Hours

6–8pm.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Near West Side

Parking

Paid parking.

Going?

Location

Jane Addams Hull-House Museum · 800 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60607 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (2/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (3/5)

Best For

History buffs and folklore enthusiasts

Vibe

Spooky and historical

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Tickets are eligible for refunds up to three days before the event.
  • Paid parking is available across the street in University of Illinois Chicago parking facilities.
  • The tour is open to visitors of all ages.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Nighttime folklore tour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What ghost stories and legends are featured on the tour?

The tour shares stories from the settlement's past, including the infamous Devil Baby, the Fountain Girls, the neighborhood mortician, and the resident Lady in White.

Can participants share their own stories?

Yes, visitors are invited to share folklore and ghost stories from their own lives.

Is the tour suitable for all ages?

Yes, the event is open to all ages.

What history does the tour cover?

The tour explores how late nineteenth-century immigrant neighbors responded to the rapid transformations and hardships of industrialism with tales of imagination and supernatural horror.

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