Haunted History with the Drs. Remick: Eerie Medicine & Spooky Tales
October 1 | 2:00 pm - October 31 | 2:00 pm
Medical History & Macabre
Book your appointment for a frightfully good time!
Do you like your frights laced with a dose of history? Then join your costumed guide for a spine-chilling tour through the historic medical offices once used by the Drs. Remick from 1866–1993.
Uncover a surprisingly spooky blend of grim monster tales, curious medical practices, and eerie history—all revealed through the microscope of medical history. Along the way, you’ll visit five distinct medical rooms in the stately Captain Enoch Remick House, each with its own spooktacular theme and topic, including:
+ Mary Shelley, Frankenstein & Medical Advancements
Explore the science and medical discoveries that helped inspire one of literature’s most enduring monsters.
+ Vampirism & Communicable Diseases
Discover the surprisingly scientific connections between vampire lore and the spread of disease.
+ Kooky Concoctions & Medical Cannibalism
Take a closer look at some truly bizarre remedies and medical practices from the past.
+ Dental Horrors & Creepy Equipment
Meet the tools of the trade and learn why a trip to the dentist could be a frightening experience indeed.
+ Grim Procedures & Eerie Tales from the Drs. Remick
Hear unsettling stories from the two country doctors who practiced medicine on-site for a combined 99 years, from 1894–1993.
Bwahahahahaha…
Book your appointment today for an afternoon visit—for the faint of heart—or an evening experience for the historically fearless!
Offered Thursday–Saturday, October 1–31.
Tour times: Afternoon 2:00 p.m. | Evening 6:00 p.m.
Evening tours require booking by 3:00 p.m. the day before and are not offered on Thursdays or on Saturday, October 31 (Halloween).
$10 | $5 for Remick Ramblers and Museum Maven members
NARM and NH Passport participants receive member pricing.
For ages 16+
Participants ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Preregistration and prepayment are required.
Check-in for the tour is at the Remick Museum Center, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, NH 03886.
Registration options:
+ Online
+ Call (603) 323-7591
+ Email
+ In person (Daytime tours: Register at the front desk no later than 15 minutes prior to the tour start.)
Please note: The terrain of the museum grounds is variable, including gravel, grass, and a wooden footbridge, with some slightly sloped areas. We recommend wearing comfortable footwear suitable for walking on these surfaces.
Related event: “BOO!” A Family-friendly Haunting of Remick Museum & Farm