Events and guided walks through Historic Downtown Freehold, including true stories... with a spooky twist!
DARK HISTORY & HAUNTINGS OF FREEHOLD
A DOWNTOWN FREEHOLD WALKING TOUR
Created by Rebecca Gruber
ABOUT
Freehold is one of the most historic towns in New Jersey, and it's known for many things: the renowned raceway, the Battle of Monmouth, notable figures like Bruce Springsteen, and it's even home to a famous teenage witch and her sassy black cat! What isn't commonly known is that for some places in Freehold, their old residents never left...
*Please note spots are limited*
Tickets are $25 per person
WINTER EVENTS IN THE WORKS
TOURS WILL RESUME IN THE SPRING/SUMMER
PLEASE RETURN SOON!
Rebecca Gruber is a life-long Freehold resident who is passionate about keeping history vibrant. This tour, along with her upcoming book of the same name, are her passion projects. Her goal is to bring people together and preserve history in a fun and entertaining way!
While attending Freehold High School, she contributed to various art installments downtown. She graduated from Montclair State University with a degree in film. As a filmmaker, Rebecca has always been a storyteller.
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Rebecca is an experienced tour guide, having worked for The Paranormal Museum in Asbury Park since 2020. She is excited to bring the same energy to her hometown of Freehold! Rebecca created this tour, digging into 300 years of Freehold history and interviewing many locals. She believes these stories will truly be a treat for all, and the tour will be a fun night to remember!
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In her free time, Rebecca conducts paranormal investigations and creates YouTube videos documenting ghost hunts and urban legends, under the alias BeccaG NYC.
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She wants to thank her incredible teachers and mentors from over the years, as well as her supportive family, friends... and the new friends made while creating this tour!
COMING SOON...
Dark History & Hauntings of Freehold the book!
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While the tour takes place in a portion of downtown Freehold, the book explores locations outside of the walking route and beyond - including the township!
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Stay tuned!
If you have your own story or photo(s) you would like featured in the book, please email info@freeholdghosttours.com!
Please consider supporting those who assisted in making this tour possible:
Paranormal Books & Curiosities
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Freehold EMS​​​​​​​​​​
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Freehold Township Heritage Society
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Monmouth County Historical Association