Our Story

At Richmond Historic Haunts Storytellers we focus on sharing the offbeat and overshadowed aspects of RVA’s history. We are the sister company of Haunts of Richmond Ghost Tours which was founded on the premise of sharing Richmond’s haunted history. As Haunts of Richmond grew more stories were collected, ghost and history alike. As a result, a mountain of fascinating information was gathered that did not fit with the ghost tours. Nevertheless, there was a strong desire to bring these tales forward in a way that would do justice to the history of Richmond, and those who lived through it.

We currently offer a variety of focused storytelling tours and events. These tours and events are available on a private basis and you can learn more about them on our home page here: Welcome to Richmond Historic Haunts Storytellers
We will also offer special public events occasionally throughout the year, so keep an eye on our social media pages to find out what’s new!

We hope that you will consider learning something new about Richmond’s fascinating history with us!

Sincerely,
Beth & Chris Houlihan
Owners, Richmond Historic Haunts Tour Company

Meet The Owners

Beth & Chris Houlihan founded Richmond Historic Haunts in 2016 to be the parent company of Haunts of Richmond Ghost Tours. Before that, they first made their home in RVA in 2004. Having been raised with an appreciation for history and culture, they were quickly caught up in the rich and complex history that Richmond offers.

Beth Houlihan

Beth’s involvement in RVA tourism started in 2008. With degrees in Education, Theater & Writing from St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York, sharing her passion for history with an audience has always come naturally for her. She is the President of Richmond Historic Haunts and acts as the company’s creative director and head tour guide.

Chris Houlihan

An engineer by trade, with a degree from Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York, his interests are rooted in the historic architecture and infrastructure that contribute to the fabric of modern Richmond. He is responsible for keeping things ticking behind the scenes. Occasionally you can catch him out spinning tales on the tours too. His contact information is available here.