AUGUSTA GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Walk with the Spirits: Saint Paul’s Churchyard Marks 275 Years of Augusta Lives
Guided, costumed tours at Saint Paul’s Churchyard on October 25–26, 2025, present the “spirits” of notable Augusta citizens and the cemetery’s history; this guide explains schedule, tickets, and what to expect.
Walk with the Spirits: Saint Paul’s Churchyard Marks 275 Years of Augusta Lives.
On the late‑October afternoons of October 25 and 26, Saint Paul’s Churchyard in Augusta becomes a stage for history. Historic Augusta Inc. returns with Walk with the Spirits to mark the 275th anniversary of Saint Paul’s Church: guided tours led by living “spirits” who give voice to notable Augusta citizens, paired with narration of the cemetery’s past. Tours run between 2:00 and 5:00 PM on both days; reservations are required and tours depart on a regular cadence.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
275th Anniversary at Saint Paul’s
The 2025 Walk with the Spirits is presented as part of Saint Paul’s 275th anniversary commemoration, centering the cemetery as a living repository of the city’s past.
Costumed ‘Spirits’ Bring Local Figures to Life
Guides portray the “spirits” of several notable Augusta citizens, using first‑person storytelling to animate individual lives and connect them to the broader history recorded in the churchyard.
A Cemetery as Classroom
The tour pairs theatrical interpretation with factual narration about the cemetery itself, pointing out monuments and historical threads that reveal Augusta’s past.
What the day feels like
What the Evening Feels Like
Walk with the Spirits unfolds as a series of short, guided tableaux across the churchyard between 2 and 5 PM: small groups gather, a costumed interpreter assumes the voice of a past resident, and guests move to the next marker on a schedule designed for steady departures. The combination of dramatized biography and site‑specific history gives the cemetery a narrative arc, compact enough to fit into the event’s timed tour format.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this event suits—and who should check details before booking.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Walk with the Spirits runs on Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26, 2025, with events presented from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on both days.
Reservations are required. Tickets are priced at $20 for adults and $10 for students; ticket information is noted as forthcoming.
All tours take place at Saint Paul’s Churchyard, 605 Reynolds St, Augusta, GA 30901.
Bring your reservation or ticket confirmation and student ID if applicable; evenings are outdoors at a cemetery site.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When is Walk with the Spirits 2025?
The event takes place Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM each day.
Where do the tours start?
At Saint Paul’s Churchyard, 605 Reynolds St, Augusta, GA 30901.
How long is each tour and how often do they depart?
Each guided tour lasts approximately 45 minutes and tours begin every 20 minutes.
Are reservations required?
Yes. Reservations are required to attend Walk with the Spirits.
How much do tickets cost?
Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students.