Photo provided The Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum will host a graveyard tour of the Northern Cemetery on Oct. 14.

BARNESVILLE — The Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum will host a hauntingly fascinating graveyard tour of the Northern Cemetery in Barnesville on Oct. 14.

“We will take you on a journey through time as you explore the final resting place of some of the town’s early residents,” the museum said in a release. “As you wander through the rows of gravestones, you’ll hear stories of the people buried there — from prominent business leaders to ordinary citizens with extraordinary, and sometimes tragic, tales to tell. We’ll explore a bit of Barnesville’s history and the role the cemetery’s residents played in shaping it.”

Whether you’re a history buff, a paranormal enthusiast or just looking for a unique and memorable experience, museum officials say the Northern Cemetery Graveyard Tour is not to be missed.

The tour will meet at the Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum, and from there participants will walk to the cemetery. The total distance of the walk will be under a mile but occasionally across uneven ground, so sturdy shoes are recommended. The tour will take about an hour.

A limited number of spots will be available for each tour, so officials recommend reservations in advance. Walk-up tours will be offered if space is available.

Checks or money orders for $10 per ticket can be mailed to: Belmont County Historical Society,

PO Box 434, Barnesville OH 43713.

Online reservations can be made at belmontcountymuseum.com/product/northern-cemetery-graveyard-tour/.

Be sure to include a note with the names of the people the reservations are for and the tour time you would like to take. Tours are scheduled for 5 and 6:30 p.m., but more may be added depending on demand.

For more information about the Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum and upcoming events, visit belmontcountymuseum.com. Information can also be found on the museum’s Facebook page at facebook.com/BelmontCountyVictorianMansion and on Instagram at instagram.com/belmontcountymuseum.

The Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum is located on Ohio 800 in Barnesville. Completed in 1893, the museum consists of 26 rooms. This award-winning Romanesque Revival mansion has been restored and furnished with the finest Victorian-era pieces. The Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum is owned and operated by the Belmont County Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.