The 2025 Haunted Hanover Tavern Tours Begin!
2025-02-27 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Hanover Tavern
Join us for a spooky journey through the eerie happenings at the Tavern!
Embark on a chilling exploration of the paranormal at the Historic Hanover Tavern, where ghostly tales old and new come to life. This 1-hour walking tour will lead you through the Tavern, up 2-3 flights of stairs, and even outdoors, so come prepared for a bone-chilling adventure. Arrive 15 minutes early to check-in at the Reception Desk, as tours will begin promptly on-time. Tickets are $12 per person and support the Hanover Tavern Foundation 501(c)(3). Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience – get your advanced tickets now!
Secure your tickets today and prepare to uncover the haunting history of Historic Hanover Tavern! Get Your Tickets

Behind the Scenes Tavern Tour
2025-03-06 18:30 - 20:45
Details coming soon.

March Behind the Scenes with the Up Stairs & Down Stairs Tour at Hanover Tavern!
2025-03-06 18:30 - 20:45 | Hanover Tavern
Do you ever wonder about the unseen areas within the Tavern? Come take the “Up Stairs Down Stairs Behind the Scenes” Tour!
Curious about the spaces that are “Not Open to the Public” or for “Staff Only”? Are there secrets? Are there mysteries? Are there features that cannot be seen on a normal tour? Of course, there are!
Explore the inadmissible, hidden spaces with David Deal, the Executive Director of Hanover Tavern Foundation. From basement to attic, the old Tavern has a lot to reveal, if you know where to look.

Tour will include 2-3 flights of stairs and a short period outdoors, so dress accordingly. Long pants and closed-toe shoes preferred. No skirts or heels. Please bring a flashlight as we will explore basement and attic areas.
Advanced purchase required. Limited availability
Click link for tickets: Up Stairs Down Stairs Tour Tickets
All proceeds benefit Hanover Tavern Foundation, a 501c3 organization.

Sparkle at the Annual Mimosa Brunch!
2025-03-08 | Hanover Tavern
Join us for a five-course Mimosa Brunch featuring unique custom blends, perfectly paired with small plates. Try the Strawberry Pink Peppercorn mimosa or the Passionfruit Limeade…these aren’t your grandmother’s mimosas!
Mimosa Pairing Brunch 2025 Menu
$60 per person
Reservations required. 804-537-5050.

Four Historic Sites Paranormal Investigation: Travel 160 Years into the Past!
2025-03-08 18:30 - 2025-03-09 03:00
Join Hanover Tavern Foundation for an evening unlike any other, as we travel 160 years into the past for a paranormal investigation of four historic sites…
The evening will begin at Hanover County’s Cold Harbor Battlefield. From May 31 to June 12, 1864, the Battle of Cold Harbor raged on. One of the final battles of Union Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant’s Overland Campaign, this battle is remembered as one of the bloodiest and most lopsided battles of American history. With over 18,000 casualties and losses, the land this battle occurred on is stained in energy, emotion, and history.
This will be one of the very few times a public investigation has ever been held at the Cold Harbor Battlefield – the first being over 4 years ago. It’s time we go back – and we want YOU to join us.
After we complete our investigation at Cold Harbor Battlefield, we’ll get into our cars and travel to the Hanover Tavern. The earliest portion of the Tavern being built in 1791, there was a Tavern on the property spanning back to 1733. One of only a few surviving colonial-era Taverns in the United States, the Hanover Tavern hosted such historic figures as George Washington, Lord Cornwallis, Patrick Henry, P.T. Barnum, Marquis de Lafayette, and more. Both Union and Confederate troops utilized the Tavern on their way to and from the battlefields.

Not only will you have the opportunity to investigate Hanover Tavern, but also the Historic Courthouse and Old Stone Jail as well – both hotbeds for paranormal activity.
Spots are limited. Full details, timelines, and requirements listed on the ticketing page. Get Your Tickets: Cold Harbor/Hanover Tavern Paranormal Investigation
100% of the proceeds will go directly to the Hanover Tavern Foundation for their continued historic preservation and restoration efforts, as well as educational programming and community outreach!

Don't Settle for Blarney! Come Enjoy Our St. Patrick's Day Specials!
2025-03-12 00:00 - 2025-03-16 23:59
Available March 12th – 16th
St. Patrick’s Week Special Menu

The Fantastic Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos 2025!
2025-03-13 18:00 - 21:30 | Hanover Tavern
Experience the Dueling Pianos Extravaganza at Hanover Tavern!
Join us at the E.J. Wade Coach House for a sensational performance by Felix and Fingers’ dueling pianos. Be captivated by their high-octane musical duel that will have you singing and dancing all night long. From classic hits to modern favorites, they’ll keep you entertained!
Begin your evening with a delectable served buffet supper featuring a variety of mouthwatering entrees, sides, and desserts.

Ticket price includes show, buffet dinner, taxes, one beer/wine/cocktail ticket, and non-alcoholic beverages. There will be a FULL cash bar available.
No time for dinner? Choose the “Show Only” ticket option.

Don’t miss out on this thrilling event that promises to leave you wanting more!
**Purchase your tickets now and secure your spot for a magical evening of musical entertainment!**Get Tickets

Secure Your Seat Among the Elite at The Bridgertea!
2025-03-23 14:00 - 16:00
Welcome, Dearest Guests, to a truly exquisite affair at Historic Hanover Tavern. Immerse yourself in the opulence of the Regency era as you sip on the finest teas and savor delicate pastries in a setting fit for the elite. Join us for an unforgettable experience where you can showcase your impeccable taste and style amongst the Ton. Be the envy of all as you become the Diamond of the Season at this social event not to be missed. Secure your spot now and elevate your afternoon with us! View the menu:Bridgertea Menu
Sweets & Savories
Variety of Traditional Teas & a special Tea
Custom “Honey Buzz” Cocktail
Custom Raffle Basket
Door Prizes
Special prize for the Diamond of the Season
Secure Your Seat Among the Elite – Purchase Your Tickets Today! Get Your Tickets

Take a Seat at the Table! Speaker Series: The Art of the Colonial-Era Chair
2025-03-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Hanover Tavern
Sculpture, beauty, function; 18th century chairs have it all!
Join us as furniture scholar, collector, and antiques dealer, Scott Cilley, takes us for a dive into the design, construction and details of period American chairs, with a focus on regional differences.
This is a FREE event, but registration is appreciated!
Reserve Your Seat

Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem! VA Rep Presents- "Dial M for Murder"
2025-03-28 - 2025-04-27 | Hanover Tavern
Set your dials for “M” as VA Rep unveils their new production of a Hitchcock classic!
Hitchcock’s classic murder mystery is re-envisioned in Jeffrey Hatcher’s suspenseful, plot-twisting adaptation. Former writer Tony Wendice concocts a plan to murder his wealthy wife, Margot. When the deadly scheme goes awry, Margot, with the help of a sharp-witted detective, fights to clear her name and reveal the truth about her husband’s lethal intentions. With its exploration of greed, power, and manipulation, this clever, fast-paced reimagining adds additional layers to the iconic tale, making the question of “Will he get away with it?” even more thrilling.
Get Your Tickets: Purchase Tickets

Experience Haunting Tales at the Haunted Hanover Tavern Tour!
2025-04-09 20:00 - 21:00
Secure your tickets today and prepare to uncover the haunting history of Historic Hanover Tavern!
Embark on a chilling exploration of the paranormal at the Historic Hanover Tavern, where ghostly tales old and new come to life. This 1-hour walking tour will lead you through the Tavern, up 2-3 flights of stairs, and even outdoors, so come prepared for a bone-chilling adventure. Arrive 15 minutes early to check-in at the Reception Desk, as tours will begin promptly on-time. Tickets are $12 per person and support the Hanover Tavern Foundation 501(c)(3). Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience – get your advanced tickets now!

Bring Your Bunch to Brunch & the Bunny!
2025-04-13
Our annual Brunch & the Bunny will feature all your favorites:

Delicious Brunch Buffet
Easter Egg Hunt on the Tavern Green
Photo-op with the Big Bunny himself
Goodie Bags for the Kids

Brunch seatings at 9 AM and 11 AM. (menu coming soon)
Reservations required. 804-537-5050

Live Music: Chris & Jane Return to the Tavern!
2025-04-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Hanover Tavern
Chris & Jane are back again, live in 2025!
Join us for an evening of live music, great food, and good friends!
Reservations suggested. 804-537-5050.

It's Easter Brunch at Hanover Tavern!
2025-04-20 10:30 - 15:30 | Hanover Tavern
The 2025 Easter Brunch at Hanover Tavern is better than ever!
Join us on April 20th for a special Easter Brunch!
Choose two courses or three from the delectable menu: View the Menu
Reservations are required. 804-537-5050.

Paranormal Investigation: Four Haunted Locations - One Haunting Night!
2025-05-10 22:00 - 2025-05-11 01:00 | Hanover Tavern
Join us May 10th to investigate not one, but FOUR locations in one night. The Hanover Tavern, the Old Stone Jail, the Historic Courthouse, and the Historic Clerk of Courts are all tied together in history; and now you’ll be able to investigate each of them.
The Hanover Tavern
The earliest portion of the Tavern being built in 1791, there was a Tavern on the property spanning back to 1733. One of only a few surviving colonial-era Taverns in the United States, the Hanover Tavern hosted such historic figures as George Washington, Lord Cornwallis, Patrick Henry, P.T. Barnum, Marquis de Lafayette, and more. Both Union and Confederate troops utilized the Tavern on their way to and from the battlefields.
The Old Stone Jail
Built in 1835, the Old Stone Jail was not a place you wanted to spend any time; criminals of all kinds were kept within these walls. The jail consists of 4 rooms; 2 cells occupy the lower floor, one cell on the upper floor, and one room that housed the jail’s warden and his men. It wasn’t until 1916 that glass windows were installed in the building. Prior to this, the only thing protecting inmates indoors from the cold, harsh winters outdoors were iron bars.
The Historic Courthouse
The Third-longest continuous-use courthouse in the United States sits here in Hanover County; the Historic Hanover Courthouse. Built in 1735, the courthouse saw countless cases. Most significantly, this Courthouse played host to Patrick Henry when he argued the Parsons’ Cause case – a spark of the American Revolution. Many troops passed by the Courthouse – both during the Revolutionary War and Civil War. Sustaining mild damage during the American Revolution, the courthouse was repaired in time to see further conflict during the Civil War. The Battle of Hanover Courthouse brought heavy skirmishes to the area on May 27, 1862, and when the Union forces returned to the Courthouse at the end of May 1864, they imprisoned Hanover County’s Clerk of Court.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠
The Historic Old Clerk’s Office has served Hanover County since 1835. It remains in use today, recently being renovated with the opening of the new Hanover Museum of History & Culture.
For years, guests of each of these locations report eerie experiences of ghost apparitions, smells, and un-explainable noises. Now we have access to investigate those claims. Are previous Hanover Tavern keepers still roaming the halls? Are inmates still inhabiting the cells of the Old Stone Jail? Or are court cases still being played out to this day in the Historic Courthouse? It’s time to find out for yourself.
We have investigated all of these locations numerous times and have come away with proof of the paranormal on every visit. Guests of these locations often report eerie experiences of ghostly apparitions, smells, and noises that could never be explained.
This is a fundraising paranormal investigation! All proceeds of this event directly and entirely benefit Hanover Tavern Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Get your tickets: May Paranormal Investigation
PLEASE NOTE:
You are welcome to bring your own equipment to investigate.
We will break into small groups at each site to investigate. Each group will be led by an investigator with equipment which will utilized for the investigation!
We will be outside to organize for the event, as well as traveling from building to building, so please dress accordingly.
Please do not put on fragrances before the investigation. Smells are often reported at these locations and it will be difficult to identify if we are wearing fragrances.
Please do not wear loose jewelry, baggy clothing, etc. These often make extra sounds and noises that will make listening to and identifying EVPs difficult!
There will be identified spots if you need to smoke a cigarette. Please make sure you dispose of your cigarette butts accordingly.
Please do not plan to investigate under the influence of drugs or alcohol. We will ask you to leave the premises if so.
Weapons of any kind are strictly forbidden.
Bring your equipment! We’ll have some that you can use within your groups, but you are welcome to bring any equipment you have for investigating that you can carry with you. A flashlight is highly encouraged. Additionally, if you do not have an audio recorder, bring your phone! We’ll ask you to put it in airplane mode, but you can still record audio onto your cellphone – a large number of people on our investigations have recorded EVPs on their phones!
Most importantly, have fun! This paranormal investigation is for you, so bring your ideas and thoughts for investigating! You never know what, or who, you will run into, and we value your unique ideas and suggestions for investigating these locations! We urge you to be ready to be involved in the investigation! Think of some questions you’d like to ask in advance, if you have any theories that we can test out, and more!
For more information, questions, or concerns please contact Hanover Tavern or Transcend Paranormal.

We Celebrate Moms in May at the 2025 Mother's Day Brunch!
2025-05-11 10:30 - 15:30 | Hanover Tavern
Make your reservations NOW for the 2025 Mother’s Day Brunch at Hanover Tavern!
Bring Mom and join us for a delicious two or three course (your choice!) brunch. Heck, bring the whole family! View the Menu: Mother’s Day Brunch Menu

Two Courses – choose an appetizer OR dessert, and one entree $60
Three Courses – Go for the whole shebang and get one selection from each course. $65
Reservations are required. Call 804-537-5050.

Jam with James & Joel Featuring Clay Mottley
2025-05-18 19:00 - 21:30
Clay Mottley: A Tribute to James & Joel
An Unforgettable Night of Hits…
Come join us for a magical evening at Hanover Tavern as we pay homage to two legendary American songwriters, James Taylor and Billy Joel, with the incredible Clay Mottley. Enjoy a special tribute performance that will transport you back in time with iconic songs like “Sweet Baby James,” “You’ve Got a Friend,” “Piano Man,” and “She’s Got a Way.” Clay Mottley’s soulful voice and masterful guitar & piano skills will bring these classics to life in a way that will have you singing along all night.

Make it a full evening by joining us for a served buffet dinner before the show. Buffet is from 5:00pm-6:30pm. Drop in when you’re ready to eat! No reservation required. See the menu: James & Joel Buffet Menu
Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind event that promises to be a night to remember. Grab your tickets now and get ready to experience the magic of James Taylor and Billy Joel like never before!
Get Your Tickets: James & Joel Tribute

May Behind the Scenes Tavern Tour
2025-05-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Hanover Tavern
Do you ever wonder about the unseen areas within the Tavern? Curious about the spaces that are “Not Open to the Public” or for “Staff Only”?
Are there secrets? Are there mysteries? Are there features that cannot be seen on a normal tour? Of course, there are!
Explore the inadmissible, hidden spaces with David Deal, the Executive Director of Hanover Tavern Foundation. From basement to attic, the old Tavern has a lot to reveal, if you know where to look.
Limited space. Get your tickets: Up Stairs Down Stairs Tour Tickets
Tour will include 2-3 flights of stairs and a short period outdoors, so dress accordingly. Long pants and closed-toe shoes preferred. No skirts or heels. Please bring a flashlight as we will explore basement and attic areas.

Chamberlayne Actors Theatre Presents "Honky Tonk Hissy Fit"!
2025-06-06 - 2025-06-22 | Hanover Tavern
In this rollicking, hilarious comedy, the Doublewide, Texas gang is back and life in their tiny town has gotten crazier than ever! Just when things are looking up—the population has grown to seventeen mobile homes and a weekend farmers’ market—the rug is pulled out from under the residents yet again. It seems their vacation rental trailer has drawn unwanted attention from a mega-corporation in Austin. Suddenly the corporation is interested in Doublewide. Waaaay too interested!
A heap of hilarity with a whole lot of heart—and a stand-alone play in its own right—HONKY TONK HISSY FIT is the third comedy in the trilogy that begins with Doublewide, Texas and continues with Doublewide, Texas Christmas. By the triumphant finale of this ferociously funny Jones Hope Wooten comedy, you’ll be throwing fits, alright—fits of laughter that’ll make your sides ache!
Get your tickets: Honky Tonk Hissy Fit

Postponed: Put Dad at the Head of the Glass at the Father's Day Mixology Mixer!
2025-06-14 15:30 - 20:00 | Hanover Tavern
This event has been postponed to a later date. Keep your eyes on this space.
Treat Dad to a one-of-a-kind experience at our Father’s Day Mixology Mixer!
Learn how to craft three delicious cocktails and enjoy your creations along the way. Indulge in delectable nibbles and make epic Father’s Day memories.
There are two times to choose from. Limited space available.
Ticket price includes all ingredients and equipment you’ll need to mix-up some Father’s Day fun!

The 2025 Father's Day Feast!
2025-06-15 11:00 - 15:00 | Hanover Tavern
Bring the whole family together for a mouthwatering all-Dad-can-eat buffet at Hanover Tavern… The Father’s Day Feast!
Dine on Dad’s favorite dishes, including savory ribs, while listening to live music by The Blayz Family Band. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable celebration! View the menu: Father Feast Menu
Get tickets: Father’s Day Feast!

The Tavern Table 19th Century Dinner Fundraiser
2025-06-27 18:30 - 21:00 | Hanover Tavern
Join us at Hanover Tavern for an 1860 evening in the historic 1791 Dining Room – The Tavern Table 19th Century Dinner!
Mr. Chisholm will personally welcome you to this special fundraiser for Hanover Tavern Foundation. The evening begins with a pre-seating Victorian punch toast.

Serenaded by live period music, as a guest of the Chisholms, you’ll be served an authentic 19th century meal in the private family dining room – a four-course, family style repast, featuring recipes from the most noted cookbooks of the day. Dinner will be accompanied by appropriate ales & liquors. See the menu: The Tavern Table Menu
This unique fundraiser is limited to 24 guests. To reserve your seat, please click on the link and complete the donation form, entering $200 x number of seats, then enter “Tavern Table” in the “This donation is supporting” box. Tavern Table Seat
All proceeds go directly to support Hanover Tavern Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit responsible for the preservation, interpretation, maintenance & educational programming of this National Register of Historic Places landmark.

Drink in the Thrills at the "Spirits with the Spirits Ghostly Tales Cocktail Tour"!
2025-07-11 19:00 - 21:45 | Hanover Tavern
Experience a Night of Thrills and Chills at Spirits with the Spirits!
Join us for a spine-tingling evening filled with gripping anecdotes of paranormal happenings and ghoulish stories told by the spirits themselves! Feel the chills as you sip on 4 custom cocktails (The Giggling Ghoul, The Poison Pen, The Dead Soldier, The Bloody Scythe) themed to each spooky tale. Guides will lead you through the rooms of Hanover Tavern, introducing you along the way to the spirits that dwell in this historic watering hole.
Guided tours begin at 7:00PM and the last tour departs at 9:00PM. Please arrive on time – tours will depart on schedule.
Tickets are $40 per person and all proceeds go directly to the Hanover Tavern Foundation to support their mission. Your ticket price includes four cocktails, the guided tour, and a selection of nibbles after your tour. This event is for those over 21 only, so grab your friends and get ready for an unforgettable haunted experience!
Secure your tickets now before they disappear into thin air! Get Tickets: Spirits with the Spirits Cocktail Tour

Special Presentation: Patrick Henry, Firebrand of the Revolution!
2025-07-13 14:30 | Hanover Tavern
JOIN US FOR AN INSIGHTFUL LOOK AT
PATRICK HENRY, FIREBRAND OF THE REVOLUTION!
In Partnership with Hanover Tavern Foundation

A Conversation with
Author Dr. Jon Kukla &
Judge David B. Caddel Jr.
Sunday, July 13
2:30pm in Hanover Tavern’s Bradley Theater
Presentation Tickets: $5
An exclusive Dinner with the Author to follow in the Arch Room: $125 ea. A portion of your dinner ticket will be a tax-deductible donation to fund the event.
Visit hanoverhistorical.org/events for details & tickets. Get Your Tickets

Let Your Light Shine as Amaryllis Studios Presents "Godspell"!
2025-07-17 - 2025-07-20
…a musical based upon the Gospel of St. Matthew
Join us for this new production of the classic musical brought to you by Amaryllis Studios, making their debut at Hanover Tavern’s Bradley Theater!
Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden), and it took the world by storm.
A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and hefty doses of comic timing allowing Jesus’ messages of kindness, tolerance and love to come vibrantly to life. First performed in 1971, it has enjoyed many productions and interpretations including a revival on Broadway in 2011, but its message is timeless.
Get your tickets now! Godspell Tickets

Spirits with the Spirits Cocktail Hour
2025-07-17

Paranormal Investigation: Four Haunted Locations - One Haunting Night!
2025-07-19 21:30 - 2025-07-20 02:00 | Hanover Tavern
Join us July 19th to investigate not one, but FOUR locations in one night. The Hanover Tavern, the Old Stone Jail, the Historic Courthouse, and the Historic Clerk of Courts are all tied together in history; and now you’ll be able to investigate each of them.
The Hanover Tavern
The earliest portion of the Tavern being built in 1791, there was a Tavern on the property spanning back to 1733. One of only a few surviving colonial-era Taverns in the United States, the Hanover Tavern hosted such historic figures as George Washington, Lord Cornwallis, Patrick Henry, P.T. Barnum, Marquis de Lafayette, and more. Both Union and Confederate troops utilized the Tavern on their way to and from the battlefields.
The Old Stone Jail
Built in 1835, the Old Stone Jail was not a place you wanted to spend any time; criminals of all kinds were kept within these walls. The jail consists of 4 rooms; 2 cells occupy the lower floor, one cell on the upper floor, and one room that housed the jail’s warden and his men. It wasn’t until 1916 that glass windows were installed in the building. Prior to this, the only thing protecting inmates indoors from the cold, harsh winters outdoors were iron bars.
The Historic Courthouse
The Third-longest continuous-use courthouse in the United States sits here in Hanover County; the Historic Hanover Courthouse. Built in 1735, the courthouse saw countless cases. Most significantly, this Courthouse played host to Patrick Henry when he argued the Parsons’ Cause case – a spark of the American Revolution. Many troops passed by the Courthouse – both during the Revolutionary War and Civil War. Sustaining mild damage during the American Revolution, the courthouse was repaired in time to see further conflict during the Civil War. The Battle of Hanover Courthouse brought heavy skirmishes to the area on May 27, 1862, and when the Union forces returned to the Courthouse at the end of May 1864, they imprisoned Hanover County’s Clerk of Court.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠
The Historic Old Clerk’s Office has served Hanover County since 1835. It remains in use today, recently being renovated with the opening of the new Hanover Museum of History & Culture.
For years, guests of each of these locations report eerie experiences of ghost apparitions, smells, and un-explainable noises. Now we have access to investigate those claims. Are previous Hanover Tavern keepers still roaming the halls? Are inmates still inhabiting the cells of the Old Stone Jail? Or are court cases still being played out to this day in the Historic Courthouse? It’s time to find out for yourself.
We have investigated all of these locations numerous times and have come away with proof of the paranormal on every visit. Guests of these locations often report eerie experiences of ghostly apparitions, smells, and noises that could never be explained.
This is a fundraising paranormal investigation! All proceeds of this event directly and entirely benefit Hanover Tavern Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Get your tickets: July Paranormal Investigation
PLEASE NOTE:
You are welcome to bring your own equipment to investigate.
We will break into small groups at each site to investigate. Each group will be led by an investigator with equipment which will utilized for the investigation!
We will be outside to organize for the event, as well as traveling from building to building, so please dress accordingly.
Please do not put on fragrances before the investigation. Smells are often reported at these locations and it will be difficult to identify if we are wearing fragrances.
Please do not wear loose jewelry, baggy clothing, etc. These often make extra sounds and noises that will make listening to and identifying EVPs difficult!
There will be identified spots if you need to smoke a cigarette. Please make sure you dispose of your cigarette butts accordingly.
Please do not plan to investigate under the influence of drugs or alcohol. We will ask you to leave the premises if so.
Weapons of any kind are strictly forbidden.
Bring your equipment! We’ll have some that you can use within your groups, but you are welcome to bring any equipment you have for investigating that you can carry with you. A flashlight is highly encouraged. Additionally, if you do not have an audio recorder, bring your phone! We’ll ask you to put it in airplane mode, but you can still record audio onto your cellphone – a large number of people on our investigations have recorded EVPs on their phones!
Most importantly, have fun! This paranormal investigation is for you, so bring your ideas and thoughts for investigating! You never know what, or who, you will run into, and we value your unique ideas and suggestions for investigating these locations! We urge you to be ready to be involved in the investigation! Think of some questions you’d like to ask in advance, if you have any theories that we can test out, and more!
For more information, questions, or concerns please contact Hanover Tavern or Transcend Paranormal.

Support a Great Cause: CJ's Flutterby Steampunk-Themed Tea!
2025-07-20 15:00 - 17:00
Hanover Tavern is proud to host this fundraising event supporting a wonderful cause – CJ’s Thumbs Up Foundation.
Join us for an enchanting afternoon at the second annual CJ’s Flutterby Tea with special Guest Host Gail Carriger!
Sip on delicious teas, savor scrumptious treats, and immerse yourself in the Victorian industrial coolness of Steampunk. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to relax and enjoy the company of friends in a charming setting while supporting a great cause! Learn more about CJ’s Thumbs Up Foundation: https://www.cjstuf.org/
This Steampunk-themed tea features three courses – savory, scone, and sweet – and your first specialty cocktail is included! In addition, there will be a raffle, a prize for best costume, and more.
Special guest host of the tea will be Gail Carriger! Gail Carriger has multiple NYT bests sellers and millions of books in print in dozens of different languages. She is best known for the Parasol Protectorate and Finishing School series.

Traditional tea attire is welcomed but guests are encouraged to sport their best Steampunk style!

Get your tickets today! CJ’s Flutterby Tea

Live Music: Stay Cool with Coles!
2025-07-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Hanover Tavern
Beat the Summer heat and join us for some cool tunes with Donald Coles as he returns to the Tavern for the first time since 2024!
Enjoy live music and take advantage of our Thursday Happy Hours specials including beer, wine, and appetizers.

Speaker Series: The Virginia Continental Line in the Revolution's Southern Campaign
2025-07-31 19:00 - 20:30 | Hanover Tavern
Join us for a Discussion of the Virginia Continental Line!
Author John Settle discusses his new book that uses primary sources and first-hand accounts to give voices to the honorable, but often forgotten, veterans of the Virginia Line.

This is a FREE event but seat reservations are appreciated! Reserve Your Seat
