Frights and Phantoms of Flushing July 27, 2019 Boroughs of the Dead is excited to announce our return to Queens (the original “Borough of the Dead”) with our brand new tour: Frights and Phantoms of Flushing! Venture into the neighborhood of Flushing, Queens, home to some of the oldest, best-preserved, and most significant buildings in the United States. This tour will examine the […]
Ghosts of Governors Island October 2, 2018 Visit the secret sixth borough of New York City: Governors Island! Location of military executions (by hangman AND firing squad!), a mass grave, two abandoned cemeteries, and history galore. This is the only tour that shows you where the bodies are buried (they’re still there). You will learn the full history of the island, […]
Tickets for Halloween 2017 on sale now! August 23, 2017 Tickets to all Boroughs of the Dead tours are now on sale for the Halloween 2017 season. Our meticulously researched ghostly and macabre historical tours are, as always, led by expert guides who are published authors, museum educators, and seasoned storytellers.
Ghosts of the Titanic March 18, 2017 Inspired by the uncanny and ghostly tales associated with the Ship of Dreams, “Ghosts of the Titanic” explores the more mysterious and inexplicable aspects of one of the eeriest maritime disasters in history.
NPR Mystery Guest! October 24, 2016 Our tour guide Marie Carter was a mystery guest on NPR’s Ask Me Another! Marie Carter has a job that takes her all over New York City, and Ophira and Jonathan try to figure out what it is by asking yes-or-no questions.
Two Boroughs of the Dead Guides Featured in Morris-Jumel Anthology October 13, 2016 Boroughs of the Dead is proud to announce that two of its guides are featured in the upcoming Morris-Jumel Mansion Anthology of Paranormal and Fantasy Fiction, published by Riverdale Books.
Boroughs of the Dead is Hiring! January 20, 2015 Boroughs of the Dead is hiring tour guides for spring/summer 2017. Our ideal candidate has a genuine interest in NYC and all things macabre.
Guest post from Leanna Renee Heiber: 14 West 10th Street August 13, 2014 The following guest post comes courtesy of Leanna Renee Heiber, actress, playwright, and award-winning bestselling author of multiple Historical Fantasy series for adults and teens, including the Strangely Beautiful saga, the Magic Most Foul saga and the forthcoming Eterna Files saga from Tor/Forge. Most of her books are set in Victorian New York and all […]
Q&A With Leanne Renee Hieber August 4, 2014 Boroughs of the Dead is excited to announce that tour guide, actress, and author Leanne Renee Hieber has joined our team! She will be leading our signature Greenwich Village and West Village tours, and she is also the mastermind behind our brand new tour, The Magic and Mysticism of Central Park. Get to know our […]