‘Hunting Vampires’
with Dacre Stoker,
Great-grandson of Bram Stoker
and Internationally Best-Selling author!
October 2nd 1925 was the collapse of the Church Hill Tunnel,
which led to the legend of the ‘Richmond Vampire!’
In commemeration of the 100 year anniversary in 2025, we brought in a Vampire expert!
World-renowned horror writer and Great-Grand Nephew of Bram Stoker, author Dacre Stoker, was in Richmond, Virginia, for several events tailored for Dracula, Vampire, and literary fans.
Special Guests included Vamp Chat podcasters Dan & Eva.
‘Dissecting Dracula’
WTVR Channel 6 Richmond
Interviews Dacre Stoker
at the Fountain Bookstore!
Dacre Stoker, great-grandnephew
of Dracula author Bram Stoker, led us through an investigative session using copies of rare papers borrowed from libraries and archives around the world.
He led 20 attendees into a hands-on 75-minute session of discovery into his famous relative’s life, his research, and the writing of Dracula in 30 documents.
As participants examined copies of these rare papers and offered their opinions,
Dacre helped the group to better understand how each of these papers fit together like a puzzle.
Results included revealing the missing first three chapters of Dracula, as well as the deleted ending of the classic novel.
‘The Author’s Crypt’
October 2025
Horror Author Panel with Dacre Stoker.
Moderated by Dan & Eva of the VampChat podcast,
Local authors include Sharon Pajka, Pamela Kinney, and Ashley Grant!
Dacre also presented his ‘Dracula, from novel to stage to screen’ presentation.
‘Hunting Vampires’!
October 2025
With Dacre Stoker on the tour with us, we sought out tales of Ghouls, Graverobbers, Edgar Allan Poe, and the legend of the ‘Richmond Vampire’,
Bram Stoker peppered in tales of the Occult, Ghosts, Second Sight, and more!
Special Thanks to:
Fountain Book store
Richmond Public Library
Basket & Bike tours
Contact Jeffrey
jeffrey@strangerva.com
504 258 0760
Special Thanks to:
Strange True Tours New Orleans – The ‘unofficial’ Anne Rice tour
