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Dix Hill Asylum: Dark History Tour

Duration: From 1 hour to 1 hour

TICKET PRICES STARTING FROM

$18

Taxes and fees will be calculated at checkout

Overview

Dix Hill Asylum was the first and largest "lunatic asylum" in North Carolina history. What started as the dream of Dorothea Dix, a safe refuge for the widely abused mentally ill population of North Carolina, quickly developed into one of the most notorious asylums in American history. Join us on this historian-guided tour of the grounds of Dix Hill asylum, while diving into the most disturbing stories from the asylum, and learning about the early history and evolution of mental health treatment in America.

Ticket Options

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Dix Hill Asylum: Dark History Tour: $18

Ticket Information

  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • One per booking

What's Included

  • A historian-guided tour of Dix Hill

What's not Included

  • Most of the buildings are presently owned by private entities, meaning that we won't enter them.

Cancellation Policy

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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