I don't enjoy scary movies, so I wasn't looking for the traditional haunted house experience. This was billed as a "family friendly" event, so I was fairly confident that it wouldn't go overboard. Our group of 4 had an interesting chat before the tour with the "Mayor," and then we moved swiftly through the tour, visiting the actual historical house and getting a history lesson seen through the lens of possible ghostly visits. The actors stayed in character and it was appropriately atmospheric.