Meet the Ghosts of Hannibal’s Past Saturday

by Contributor | September 17, 2010 8:04 am

Pictured is the "ghost" of James R, Gault, Hannibal's first Chevrolet dealer.
Pictured is the “ghost” of James R, Gault, Hannibal’s first Chevrolet dealer.

Carol Newvine will enact the role of Mrs. John Bullen, mother of a pioneer.
Carol Newvine will enact the role of Mrs. John Bullen, mother of a pioneer.

Saturday will be your opportunity to walk among the ghosts of the past of the village of Hannibal.

There will be a ghost walk on Saturday, September 18 at the Hannibal Village Cemetery, starting at 11:00 a.m. (For those who have a hard time walking, you can meet the “ghosts” tonight at 7:00 p.m. at God’s Vision Christian Church in the village.) Tours are scheduled to end at about 1:30 p.m.

Guides will take you to meet the “ghosts” of people who helped create and grow Hannibal.

You’ll meet and hear the stories of Mrs. John Bullen, the mother of a pioneer; politician and businessman Walter Matteson; James Gault, the village’s first Chevy dealer, and others.

Hannibal’s Methodist Church will have food available for sale.

The suggested donation for the event is $5.

To reserve a specific time for the walk, contact Carol and Lowell Newvine at 564-5650 or stop in between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and wait for the next available group.

Terry Wilbur portrays Walter Matteson, early Hannibal businessman.
Terry Wilbur portrays Walter Matteson, early Hannibal businessman.

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