New Berlin Haunts: How To Take A Virtual Tour

NEW BERLIN, WI — History and haunts go hand in hand. The scary stories we hear all throughout each October are often based on, at least in part, true history from those that came before us.

The ghosts of New Berlin are no exception. There's history and haunts lurking on the streets, and a virtual tour from the city's Landmarks Commission brings the ghosts home.

"This October, the Landmarks Commission challenges you to learn about our hometown ghosts by taking our Tour of Haunted New Berlin. You're guaranteed a 'spooktacular' adventure!" the tour's introduction said.

The virtual tour highlights some of New Berlin's rich history. Tales of early New Berlin settlers and cemetaries kicks off the virtual tour — a tale of murder presents the first spook of the tour.

As the tour continues, tales of ghosts peering out the windows of buildings are made clear, the resting sites of children from the civil war are found, and the history of Native American land is shown.

Those interested can either take the tour in person or virtually. Pictures of cemeteries, buildings and other spooky sites reveal all to the virtual explorer.

The virtual tour can be found online here.

If you want to take the tour in person, here are some tips from the Landmarks Commission:

• Follow the rules of the road and be safe. Obey all posted roadway signs.
• A minimum of 2 people per car are recommended: a driver and navigator.
• Navigators should read ahead a couple of directions so you know where you are going.
• Be respectful of your surroundings.