Haunted New Orleans: Book Launch & Ghost Tour with Rory and Rosary O’Neill
New Orleans is a city like no other... alive with music, mystery, and spirits that never rest. From haunted hotels to vampire legends and the power of Voodoo, the Crescent City is steeped in supernatural history.
This October, you’re invited to step inside that world with authors Rory O’Neill Schmitt, PhD, and Rosary O’Neill, PhD as they celebrate the release of their brand-new book, The Haunted Guide to New Orleans: Ghosts, Vampires & Voodoo Protection.
In partnership with Arcadia Publishing’s The History Press, this unique launch event includes a guided Haunted Ghost Tour on October 3rd through the French Quarter featuring American Ghost Walks haunted history expert ghost hosts... with your ticket price including a signed copy of the book.
📅 Event Details: Haunted Book Launch & Tour
- Date: Friday, October 3, 2025 7pm
- Location: Pirates Alley in the French Quarter, New Orleans
- Includes: Haunted Ghost Tour + signed copy of The Haunted Guide to New Orleans
About The Haunted Guide to New Orleans
New Orleans thrums with ghosts, some so strong they terrify even holy Voodoo priests. This guidebook for the truly intrepid takes readers and tour-goers to:
- 👻 Ancient ghosts patrolling the French Quarter
- 🍴 Spirits lingering at Antoine’s and Commander’s Palace
- 🏨 Hotel Monteleone’s eternal residents
- ⚔️ Duels that echo beneath the city’s oaks
- 🧛 Vampires rising from caskets
- 🏚️ Madame LaLaurie’s tortured mansion
It also explores how Voodoo rituals connect the living with their ancestors, offering protection and guidance in a city where the line between past and present is forever blurred.
Meet the Authors
Rory O’Neill Schmitt, PhD
- Faculty development manager at USC’s Bovard College
- Filmmaker of Garden District (winner of 20+ international awards)
- Executive Producer of Duplass Brothers’ series: The Long Long Night
- Visiting Fulbright Scholar
- Co-author of Navajo and Hopi Art in Arizona (2016), New Orleans Voodoo: A Cultural History (2019), Edgar Degas in New Orleans (2023), Kate Chopin in New Orleans (2024)
Rosary O’Neill, PhD
- Senior Fulbright Drama Specialist and nine-time Fulbright Award winner
- Playwright of 19 published works and founder of Southern Rep, New Orleans’ first repertory theater
- Author of multiple play anthologies and cultural histories
Together, the O’Neills bring a unique blend of scholarship, artistry, and local knowledge to uncovering the supernatural side of New Orleans.
Why Attend the Haunted Ghost Tour & Launch Event?
- Exclusive Experience: Walk the haunted streets of New Orleans with the book’s authors and American Ghost Walks ghost hosts as your guides
- Great Value: Ticket includes admission + signed book
- Authentic Stories: Learn folklore, history, and firsthand encounters directly from New Orleans natives
- Halloween Kickoff: Start October with a supernatural celebration in America’s most haunted city
✨ Join the mother-daughter writing team for a night of ghosts, vampires, and Voodoo protection... and take home a signed copy of The Haunted Guide to New Orleans.
👉 [Book Your Ticket Today] — Space is limited for this one-night-only event!
Custom Ghost Tours with American Ghost Walks
If you can’t make the October 3rd launch event... or if you’d like to design a haunted experience tailored to your group... American Ghost Walks also offers custom New Orleans ghost tours. From private French Quarter walks to specialized themes like haunted restaurants, cemeteries, or vampire lore, our tours can be crafted to fit your schedule and interests. Whether it’s for a family gathering, corporate event, or just a night of spooky fun with friends, we’ll bring the legends of New Orleans to life. Click here to learn more.
