History by Daylight. Mystery After Dark.
There's something different about Rocky Mount after dark in October. The old house, the trees, and the paths between the buildings take on a different feel once daylight fades. This year, the moon will be nearing full as October's Hunter's Moon approaches.
Join your guide for an evening of ghost stories, folklore, and suspense in the historic setting of Rocky Mount. Come with friends, share an autumn evening, and hear what we have in store.
Two October evenings
Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, 2026
Timed departures every 20 minutes from 6:00 to 9:00 PM Eastern.
Up to 13 guests per departure. Plan for 45–50 minutes.
Event departures are available on these two evenings only. The 9:00 PM departure starts at 9:00 PM and finishes around 9:50 PM.
Plan your visit
This is a guided ghost-story experience with live storytelling and walking between locations. The focus is on suspense, the stories, and the setting. Recommended for ages 13 and up; all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Arrive 15 minutes before your selected departure. Dress for the weather and wear shoes suitable for uneven historic paths, inclines, and steps. For questions about accessibility, weather arrangements, or bringing younger children, call 423-538-7396 before booking.
Rocky Mount State Historic Site
200 Hyder Hill Road, Piney Flats, Tennessee 37686
The evening includes original fiction and traditional folklore, presented separately from Rocky Mount's documented history. The stories are not accounts of verified paranormal events.