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This past October, the Museum of Seminole County History welcomed residents to its annual Haunted Tours, a spine-tingling tradition cherished by the community. For 2025, the tours expanded from three nights to four and took place from October 16th through 19th, running each evening from Thursday to Sunday.
Visitors were guided through eerie corners of the museum, hearing stories of spirits said to linger on the grounds. The excitement was heightened by a new temporary exhibit focused on the history of colonial Florida. Staff had reported strange occurrences in the Temporary Exhibit Gallery — unexplained footsteps, faint whispers, and moments of cold stillness. Some wondered if these disturbances were tied to a recently displayed 1765 map of Seminole County, created by an 18th-century British surveyor, or perhaps to ancient artifacts from the 1500s and 1600s also on display. The Haunted Tours invited participants to explore these mysteries and consider the stories behind the unknown.
For those who had not yet experienced the Haunted Tours, it was a chance to step into history’s shadowed hallway — an evening of chills, laughter, and quiet wonder. The museum opened its doors to a night that was equal parts eerie and educational, offering a memorable encounter with the past.
References
Yahn Bartelink. (2025, October 06). Haunted Tours at the Museum – SCVB – Do Orlando North. SCVB – Do Orlando North – SCVB – Do Orlando North. https://doorlandonorth.com/events/haunted-tours-at-the-museum/