Headlines. Scandals. Secrets. Not ghost tales, but real events that once shocked a small Ohio town. Join P3 on a daytime walking tour through Waynesville, uncovering documented stories beneath historic homes and storefronts—printed headlines of ambition, heartbreak, justice, rebellion, and mystery.

Join P3 for a brand-new daytime walking tour through the heart of Waynesville, where we dig beneath the surface of charming storefronts and historic homes to uncover the stories that once made the newspapers.

Most every stop on this tour connects back to documented headlines

What You’ll Discover:

📰 True Crime & Headline History

Stories pulled straight from archived newspapers — from shocking crimes to whispered scandals.

🚂 Underground Railroad Connections

Learn how Waynesville became an important hub in the fight for freedom, with deep ties to Quaker abolitionists and courageous community members.

👩‍⚕️ A Pioneer Woman in Medicine

Home to one of the area’s first female doctors — breaking barriers in a time when women rarely held such roles.

💔 Socialites, Divorce & Murder

From prominent families to short-lived lives and unexpected tragedies, these are the human stories behind the historic facades.

👻 A Few Favorite Ghost Stops

We’ll revisit a couple of our most talked-about paranormal locations — because history and hauntings sometimes walk hand in hand.

This is not just a ghost tour.

This is a walk through documented drama, resilience, scandal, and mystery — the stories that shaped Waynesville.

If you love true crime, fascinating small-town history, and uncovering what lies beneath the headlines… this tour is for you.

Join P3 and step into the stories Waynesville once printed for the world to read.

🚶‍♀️ Approx 1 Mile Walking Tour (Sidewalk & Downtown Route)

☀️ Daytime Experience

⏳ Approx. Duration: 90 minutes

🎟️ Event Pass Purchased in Advance

Important Tour Information

👟 Dress for the Weather

This is an outdoor walking tour. Please dress appropriately for the day’s forecast and wear comfortable walking shoes.

⏸️ Standing Periods

We will stop at various locations along Main Street and stand for short periods while stories are shared. There are a few benches along the route for brief seated breaks.

♿ Accessibility

The Main Street route is wheelchair accessible.

🔞 Age Requirement

Ages 16+ only.

Some stories include mature themes related to true crime, scandal, and historical events.

Where to Park & Meet: (There’s a white Gazebo back here that we will start at.)

Walking Tour Disclaimer: Tours are rain or shine, so please dress accordingly and be prepared for varying weather conditions. The tour covers approximately 1 mile of walking with periods of standing, so comfortable shoes are recommended. Please be aware that some areas may involve uneven surfaces, so proceed with caution. We ask that all participants respect the historical sites and fellow guests during the tour. For your safety, children must be accompanied by an adult. Photography is encouraged but recording is not permitted.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to check-in and ensure a timely start.

Event Access Terms & Conditions: https://www.p3paranormal.com/event-access-terms-conditions

All Sales Are Final. This is a Live, Scheduled Event. Failure to Attend Does Not Qualify as Non-Delivery of Services.

Thanks to a new partnership between the Ohio Arts Council (OAC) and William G. Pomeroy Foundation, Ohio communities can now highlight their stories, customs, and traditions through a roadside marker grant program named Legends & Lore®.

Launched by the Pomeroy Foundation in 2015, the Legends & Lore grant program helps communities commemorate their local folklore and legends, and promote cultural tourism with roadside markers. The OAC, which funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities, has joined the grant program as a state partner of the Pomeroy Foundation. The OAC will help vet grant applications and ensure the legitimacy of the folklore proposed for commemoration.

“Encouraging cultural tourism is an important part of promoting a vibrant Ohio arts economy,” said Donna S. Collins, OAC executive director. “The Ohio Arts Council looks forward to spotlighting local folk and traditional arts and culture through Legends & Lore.”

The Pomeroy Foundation is a philanthropic organization based in Syracuse, N.Y. One of the Foundation’s main initiatives is to help people celebrate their community’s history by providing grants for roadside markers. Since 2005, the Foundation has awarded close to 1,800 grants for markers and bronze plaques in 46 states and Washington, D.C.

“We are delighted to partner with the Ohio Arts Council to bring this unique grant opportunity to the Buckeye State,” said Deryn Pomeroy, trustee and director of strategic initiatives at the Pomeroy Foundation. “The Legends & Lore marker program has already helped communities around the country commemorate the cultural traditions, customs, and stories that are important to them. Through our partnership with the OAC, we look forward to recognizing Ohio’s diverse landscape of folk and traditional arts with roadside markers.”

More than 140 Legends & Lore marker grants have been awarded by the Pomeroy Foundation since the program’s inception. In addition to Ohio, Legends & Lore grants are currently available in the following states: Alabama, Connecticut, Idaho, Louisiana, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, and West Virginia. Prospective applicants must apply through a local 501(c)(3) organization, such as a historical society; nonprofit academic institution; or a local, state, or federal government entity.

There are two Legends & Lore grant rounds each year. The second Legends & Lore grant round in 2022 will open on Monday, Aug. 29. The deadline to submit a marker grant application during that round will be Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. Legends & Lore grant funding includes the full cost of a marker, pole, and shipping. To review program guidelines and details about how to apply online, visit the Foundation’s website: www.wgpfoundation.org/history/legends-lore/