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Soulard Restoration Group Spirits of Soulard

Soulard Restoration Group presents

Spirits of Soulard

Six doors open for one night.

The second annual ghost tour of one of the oldest neighborhoods in St. Louis, from the SRG Historical Committee.

Behind Soulard's historic houses, lively bars and restaurants, and iconic landmarks lurks a chilling past. For one evening, six of the neighborhood's most haunted locations open their doors, and their owners tell the real history and their own firsthand encounters.

Date
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Departures
5:00 to 6:20 PM
Tour Center
Soulard Station
Price
$50 per person
Ages
18 and older
Weather
Rain or shine
Tickets

On sale Tuesday, September 22 on soulard.org.

A Soulard house at night, in stark black and white.
A house on the route, after dark.

The evening

After dark

  1. I

    Check in at the Tour Center

    Soulard Station, 1911 S 12th Street. Look for the large Spirits of Soulard banner. No tickets to print: your name will be on the list.

  2. II

    Depart with your group

    Five groups of 26 leave on foot at 5:00, 5:20, 5:40, 6:00, and 6:20 PM, led by Soulard residents in Victorian dress.

  3. III

    Walk the stops

    Six stops, each marked with a Spirits of Soulard sign. At every one, the owner or their interpreter tells the history and their own encounters. Some stops offer a drink.

The tales

From the route

Which houses? You will find out on the night. Every stop is a private home or neighborhood business opened for one evening, marked with a Spirits of Soulard sign.

  • A brick house at night in stark black and white.

    A stately house that was the site of fourteen deaths between 1876 and 1900, including a man fatally stabbed by his brother.

  • A lively blues café and bar where patrons and staff feel sudden, unexplained touches on the backs of their heads.

  • A brick house behind an iron fence in high-contrast black and white.

    An expansive duplex built in 1869, where domestic servants suffered horrors at the hands of the original owner.

As featured in St. Louis Magazine , which called last year's inaugural tour a sold-out success.

Good to know

What awaits

  • A walking tour through north Soulard on historic sidewalks. Wear comfortable shoes and watch for uneven pavement and street crossings.
  • Small groups of 26, led by Soulard residents in Victorian dress.
  • At every stop, the owner or their interpreter shares the history and their own encounters. Some stops offer a drink.
  • Adults 18 and older.
  • Rain or shine.
  • Street parking throughout Soulard. No printed tickets: your name is on the list at the Tour Center.
Interpreters in period dress at last year’s tour A drink is offered at some stops Research posters tell each block’s history An interpreter reads from a balcony as a group listens

Questions

Before you go

When is the tour?
Saturday, October 17, 2026. Groups depart the Tour Center on foot at 5:00, 5:20, 5:40, 6:00, 6:20 PM. The tour runs rain or shine.
Where do I check in?
At the Tour Center, Soulard Station, 1911 S 12th Street. Look for the large Spirits of Soulard banner. Check in before your departure time.
How much are tickets, and where do I buy them?
Tickets are $50 and are sold only through the Soulard Restoration Group website, beginning Tuesday, September 22. Proceeds benefit SRG's preservation efforts. Only 130 tickets are available, and last year's tour sold out.
Will I receive a ticket?
No physical or printed tickets are issued. Your name will be on the list at the Tour Center; simply check in when you arrive.
Where are the stops?
They are revealed on the night. The stops are private homes and neighborhood businesses whose owners have generously opened them for one evening, so we do not publish their locations. Each stop is marked with a Spirits of Soulard sign.
Is there an age requirement?
Yes. The tour is for adults ages 18 and older.
How much walking is involved?
This is a walking tour through north Soulard on historic sidewalks. Wear comfortable shoes and be aware of uneven pavement and street crossings. Questions about accessibility are welcome at the email below.
What if it rains?
The tour goes on rain or shine. Dress for the weather.
Where do I park?
Street parking is available throughout the Soulard neighborhood.
Who runs the tour?
The Historical Committee of the Soulard Restoration Group. Questions can be sent to History@Soulard.org.

Something else? Email History@Soulard.org .

About

About the tour

The Spirits of Soulard walking tour is presented by the Historical Committee of the Soulard Restoration Group, Soulard's largest advocacy group and neighborhood association. Home and property owners share the stories of events that occurred at each stop as well as their own personal encounters with the paranormal.

“Last year's inaugural Spirits of Soulard tour was a sold-out success, and we are thrilled to build on that momentum by presenting six new supernatural locales and their owners, who will share real-life history and firsthand experiences.”

Veronica Putz, chair of the SRG Historical Committee

The Soulard Restoration Group (SRG) was formed between 1974 and 1975 as Soulard neighbors informally joined together to establish a community identity. The organization was formally established by the state of Missouri on July 12, 1976. This designation allows for the preservation, protection, and enhancement of the many historical and architecturally significant buildings within the neighborhood. Over the years the role of the SRG has expanded beyond maintaining historic standards to focus on resident safety and beautification.

Proceeds from the tour benefit SRG's preservation efforts. Learn more at soulard.org , or write to History@Soulard.org.

A small brick and frame house with an exterior stair, in black and white.

One night only

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Tours depart Soulard Station from 5:00 PM. $50 per person, ages 18 and older. Only 130 tickets, sold through the Soulard Restoration Group website. Last year sold out.

Departures

  • 5:00 PM
  • 5:20 PM
  • 5:40 PM
  • 6:00 PM
  • 6:20 PM
Tickets

On sale Tuesday, September 22 on soulard.org.