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Media Contacts: Ryan MacLennan, Director of Operations and Outreach, Trumbull County Historical Society | 330-394-4653 | Ryan@TrumbullCountyHistory.org
Jessica King, Program Coordinator, Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership, 330-469-6828 ext 104, Jessica@TNPWarren.org
Mayor Doug Franklin will help open the 40th anniversary season Oct. 16 as the longtime Warren tradition returns for two October weekends
WARREN, Ohio (October 14, 2026) — For 40 years, Warren’s annual Ghost Walk has turned local history into an October tradition, bringing the people, legends, triumphs and tragedies of Trumbull County’s past back to life along historic Mahoning Avenue.
The 40th annual Warren Ghost Walk returns October 16-17 and October 23-24, 2026, with guided tours beginning at the First Presbyterian Church of Warren, 256 Mahoning Ave. NW. Tours leave every 15 minutes from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Warren Mayor Doug Franklin will help mark the anniversary on opening night, October 16, with remarks near the start of the evening, approximately 5:45 to 6:15 p.m.
Presented by the Trumbull County Historical Society and the Fine Arts Council of Trumbull County, Ghost Walk combines researched local history, costumed actors and storytelling at historic locations throughout Warren’s Millionaires’ Row. Proceeds support both organizations.
Four Decades of Bringing Warren History to Life
Ghost Walk began with an idea from local reporter Emily Webster, who had experienced a similar program while traveling in South Carolina. Webster and librarian and theatrical director Patricia Latham researched and wrote the original scripts, while local arts, theater and historical organizations came together to produce the event.
Since then, generations of actors, writers, guides and volunteers have introduced visitors to stories connected to Warren and Trumbull County history.
Past Ghost Walk stories have included the Underground Railroad, Warren’s devastating 1846 fire, the 1913 floods, Pioneer Cemetery, the death of Bish Perkins at what is now Warren City Hall, and the story of Ira Gardner, connected to Trumbull County’s only public hanging.
Each year brings a new collection of stories researched and written by local storytellers.
The 2026 production is written and directed by Stephanie Young and C.J. Adkins, both longtime Ghost Walk participants. This year’s cast portrays figures including General Simon Perkins, Phebe Temperance Sutliff, Ruth Harvey, Rhoda Hutchins and other people connected to Trumbull County’s past.
2026 Warren Ghost Walk Details
Dates: October 16-17 and October 23-24, 2026
Tours: Every 15 minutes, 6-8:30 p.m.
Starting Location: First Presbyterian Church of Warren, 256 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren, Ohio
Tickets: $10 ages 13 and older; $5 ages 6-12; free for children under 5
Opening Night: Mayor Doug Franklin will offer remarks October 16, approximately 5:45-6:15 p.m.
Ghost Walk is designed as a family-friendly experience. Parking is available at First Presbyterian Church, where tours also begin.
Tickets and additional information are available through the official Warren Ghost Walk website.
For visitors coming from outside the area, Ghost Walk also offers an easy reason to spend an October evening in downtown Warren and Trumbull County, with local dining, museums, entertainment and overnight accommodations nearby.
After 40 years, the tradition remains a chance to experience Trumbull County history in the place where it happened.
About the Trumbull County Historical Society
The Trumbull County Historical Society has worked to preserve and interpret the history of Trumbull County since 1843. The organization maintains a collection of more than 30,000 historic objects, operates the Morgan History Center and John Stark Edwards House, and provides exhibits, research resources, educational programs and historic tours.
About the Fine Arts Council of Trumbull County
Founded in 1971, the Fine Arts Council of Trumbull County supports arts and cultural organizations and works to improve quality of life in Trumbull County by fostering the arts.