* Walk Among the Shadows

On 8 dark nights at the end of October, spirits will rise from their eternal rest in Eastern Cemetery to delight visitors who dare to walk down Funeral Lane. 

A year after the Civil War ended, Portland planned a July 4 celebration. By the next morning, much of Portland Neck had burned to ashes. Hear from:

• Journalist John Neal with a firsthand report
• William Ruby, Portland’s first Black fireman
• John M. Brown on the ruin of his sugar house
• Cyrus and Florence Curtis, offering a child’s point of view
• Anne Longfellow Pierce, the poet’s sister
• George Marsh, landscape painter
• Elizabeth Pearson Day, who survived two Portland fires

The Details

Donations are suggested. Reserve your space on Eventbrite! If Eventbrite says the night is sold out, you can pay in cash at the gate.

• Adults $10
• Children under 12: $5

• Each walk lasts about 40 minutes
• Please to not photograph the spirits
• Expect uneven terrain on Funeral Lane
• Dress in layers—we do not cancel just because it is cold!
• Children, please bring your adults
• Pets, please stay home—this is a humans-only event
• Arrive early—parking is limited and you may have to take a short walk to get to the cemetery

While this is a family show, the cemetery setting, as well as some topics and visuals, may be upsetting to some. Discretion is advised.