Barter Theatre - Real Haunt in Abingdon VA
- 127 West Main Street
- Abingdon, VA
- 276-628-3991
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- Yes - Open To Public
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The building itself dates back to 1831, and before becoming a theater was used as a Church, a jail, a town hall, and a firehouse. The fire alarm was actually left in the building for a time and actors would have to freeze mid-performance when the alarm sounded, waiting for the noise to stop before they could go on with the show. With its unique history and regular performances Barter continues to attract guests to this day, though not all of them are among the living. Porterfield’s ghost is said to still roam the building and appear in the audience during shows. Another spirit is a bit more malevolent, chasing actors out of their dressing rooms from time to time. A Confederate soldier’s ghost is also said to appear in the theater; it is said that anyone to whom he shows his wound will die within two days.
- Martha Washington Inn0.1 miles away
- The Tavern0.4 miles away
- Emory and Henry College8.9 miles away
- Virginia Intermont College13.4 miles away
- Confederate Graveyard14.7 miles away
- Abijah Thomas House22.6 miles away
Recently Shared Experiences & Comments
Share Your ExperiencesThe Barter Theatre
another ghost was supposedly an actor that was supposed to play Dracula... But on opening night he was hit crossing the street and killed. at time you will hear something at the front entrance and then a cold wind will rush through the theatre past you... some folks have clamed to then see him on stage in his Dracula costume. I graduated from Emory and Henry down the road and heard many stories from folks in Abington about the Barter and Mary Washington Inn
Posted 9/20/194 out of 4 found this review helpful
Experience in Barter Theater
I recently visited Barter Theater. A friend and I were walking toward the ladies restroom down a short hallway. I was certain someone touched me on the right shoulder! I turned around to see who it was and there was no one behind me! Oddly no one was in the hallway at all even though it was very busy.
Posted 5/31/164 out of 4 found this review helpful
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