Calendar of Events
36th Annual Haunted House Walking and Trolley Tours
October 23 and 24
This year we are kicking off our haunted history tours with our Tormented Trolley Tours on Friday and Saturday, October 2 and 3 followed by two weekends of haunted walking tours!
This year, once again, we are going to step into our haunted stories on our walking tours....
Walking Tours: October 23 and 24
- Macabre Museum Mysteries Walking Tour explores the haunted history of the Arbona Building and the old City Hall. Hear the laughing children, see the shadow man, or feel the ghostly caress while touring these sites.
- Haunted History: Village explores the haunted history of the Dorr House, Old Christ Church, and the Lear/Rocheblave House. *Please note, the Haunted History: Village Walking Tour is not accessible as there are several sets of stairs into/inside these historic houses
See our Haunted Happenings for more information and tickets.
Murder at the Monster's Ball: A Murder Mystery Dinner
Wednesday, October 28
Barkley House, 410 S. Florida Blanca Street
$65/per person for dinner, drinks, and show
$60/members for dinner, drinks, and show
It's the annual Monsters' Ball, and you're on the guest list! Frankenstein, Dracula, the Invisible Man, and more have gathered for the event of the year-the annual Monster's Ball! When a famous monster hunter crashes the party--all hell breaks loose (literally) and it is up to you and Detective The Devil to find the killer!
Limited Tickets Available!
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Murder begins at 6:00 p.m.
Come dressed as your best Classic Monster for a Costume Contest!
Enjoy our Monster Menu curated for the night:
- Meatball Eyeballs with Penne in a Bed of Marinara
- Breadstick Bones
- Black Cobweb Pasta Salad
- Poison Apple Fudge
- Monster Gooey Butter Cake
And beer and wine too!
Purchase your tickets for a devilishly good time in support of the UWF Historic Trust.
Adults 21+ only event
$65/per person
$60/UWF Historic Trust Members
Thank you ICMT Murder Mystery Company for your support in helping us keep Pensacola History Alive!
victorian seance
Talking To the Dead: The Victorian Séance
October 30 and October 31, 2026
The Barkley House
$35.00/per person
Limit 8 people a session
October 30
6:30
7:30
8:30 SOLD OUT
October 31
6:30
7:30
8:30 SOLD OUT
Historic Pensacola invites you to our Talking to the Dead: The Victorian Séance on Friday and Saturday, October 30 and 31, 2026. Learn about the fascination, history and theatrics of spiritualism and the Victorian séance. Our living history department will share the origins of All Hallows Eve and the rise of spiritualism in the Victorian era and demonstrate the theatrics common in a Victorian séance. For more information, contact Wendi Davis at wdavis4@uwf.edu.
Table Talks at the Trust
Join us for a monthly lunch and learn series!
Program is free--just bring your lunch and enjoy a casual opportunity to learn about a variety of topics!
Table Talks at the Trust is held the third Wednesday of each month during the Fall and Winter, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Voices of Pensacola Multicultural Center located at 117 E. Government Street
Join us for engaging lunch and learn lectures. Bring your lunch and enjoy a casual conversation with the UWF Historic Trust and invited speakers.
If you are unable to make the talks, we post the presentations to our YouTube channel.
Speaker Schedule:
Join us next season for our monthly Table Talks at the Trust!
- November 18: Jess Cragg, Creating a National Heritage Area for NW Florida
- December: No Table Talks in December. Check back for our 2027 Schedule.
For more information, please email hparchives@uwf.edu or call 850-595-5985 x125.
PoP Into the Holidays: A POP Mural Trolley Tour
Thursday, November 19
Voices of Pensacola, 117 E. Government St
5:00, 5:30, 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, and 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $75/Members and $100/General Public
Join the UWF Historic Trust on Thursday, November 19 for our PoP Into the Holiday Trolley Tour. This exclusive tour will offer participants a look at the artistry and cultural significance behind each POP mural, paired with thoughtfully selected food and beverages to enhance the experience. Explore the intersection of art, history, and local flavor in this unique, immersive event.