Hauntings on the Hill with the IRC

The trip brought the single largest group Brown had hosted for the event, and our visit was met with a special surprise. Brown’s organizers prepared a unique "IRC spooktacular" narrative just for our group, turning the experience into something both theatrical and personal (very personal might I add… we were roasted, broiled, and charred in one go!). The effort reflected the growing collaboration and goodwill between residential colleges fostered through the RCC.

After the event, the night continued with a group wander across Grounds in the dark. Along the way, I gave an impromptu architecture history tour, pointing out buildings, stories, and details that often fade into the background during the day. What started as a haunted house visit ended as a shared exploration of place, tradition, and campus after hours, blending storytelling, history, and community in a way that felt uniquely UVA.