Group Hunts for Specters of History

Bids to launch search for ghosts at Witch House

Hunting the haunted (Boston Globe) Globe reporter David Filipov sets out for Salem to seek out spirits possibly lurking in the Witch House. See what he found. Video by Scott LaPierre/ Globe staff

Ghosts: The Reality of Ghosts is a Vexed Subject Which Divides Believers and Skeptics.

A ghost is said to be the apparition of a deceased person, frequently similar in appearance to that person, and usually encountered in places she or he frequented, the place of his or her death, or in association with the person’s former belongings. The word “ghost” may also refer to the spirit or soul of a deceased person, or to any spirit or demon. Read more …

Halloween 2009 Events: Halloween in Savannah, GA October 30-31

Halloween 2009 Events: Halloween in Savannah, GA October 30-31

Friday October 30th and Saturday October 31st, you will have the opportunity to join American Ghost Tours’ team of investigators and explore the ghostly secrets of Savannah’s most haunted locations. During the course of the weekend you will have the chance to investigate places like the famous Moon River Brew Company, featured recently on the television show Ghost Adventures on the Travel Channel. Highly coveted by paranormal investigative teams throughout the country, Moon River boasts 4 floors of space, each teeming with a variety of unexplained experiences and tales of spiritual encounters. American Ghost Tours has been investigating Moon River since 2001 and conducted the very first paranormal investigation ever conducted there that same year. This property has never disappointed, always delivering more than its share of activity.

In addition, we will be conducting an investigation of the beautiful and mysterious Tybee Island Lighthouse and Museum, located on Tybee Island, just east of Savannah. This country has long-boasted an amazing collection of beautiful and historic lighthouses on both coasts. For centuries they have lit the way for ships of all sizes and countries of virtually every origin. Along the way–as historic buildings often do–these majestic structures have accumulated a great many ghost stories and tales of unusual experiences. The light station at Tybee Island is no exception. After successfully investigating the St. Augustine Lighthouse, American Ghost Tours is extremely excited to have the chance to continue our research at such an amazing and engaging property as is the Tybee Island Lighthouse and Museum. Read more …

Halloween 2009 Events: Tybee Island Investigation Savannah, Georgia October 30

Halloween 2009 Events: Tybee Island Investigation Savannah, Georgia October 30

In our continuing efforts to provide you, our guests, with unique and exciting opportunities in the world of paranormal investigation, American Ghost Tours, LLC, parent company of Orlando Ghost Tours, Inc. and Southern Ghosts, is proud to announce that on Halloween Saturday 31st, 2009 we will be conducting another 4-hour group investigation of the historic and haunted Tybee Island Lighthouse and Museum, just outside the beautiful city of Savannah, Georgia.

Beginning at 8:00pm on Halloween, you will have an opportunity to work alongside American Ghost Tours’ expert team of paranormal investigators, boasting over 30 years of combined experience. Explore the legendary lighthouse at Tybee Island, the Head Keeper’s Cottage, the Museum, and several other buildings on this fascinating property…each rich in history and steeped in mystery. During the investigation, you will have the opportunity to use camera equipment, electromagnetic frequency measuring devices or EMF detectors, and digital thermometers, used to measure temperature fluctuations inside a building. In addition, guests will be able to conduct experiments designed to record EVP or electronic voice phenomena. All this and more, inside one of America’s true jewels of the coastal south. Please join us for what is certain to be an evening to remember.

And if you are still eager for more late night ghost hunting after the investigation of the Tybee Island Lighthouse, we have just arranged to have additional access to Moon River Brewing Company on Halloween night, immediately after our investigation of the lighthouse! We have received special permission to go inside Moon River for an extended investigation from midnight until 2:30am! American Ghost Tours is the only paranormal investigative company that has been approved to conduct paranormal investigations of Moon River during Halloween weekend. Long after the streets of Savannah are silent, we will be going inside Moon River to continue our paranormal investigation of the city’s most haunted properties. Now, you don’t have to stay up with us if you don’t want to, but the opportunity for you is there. The perfect grand finale to our Halloween weekend of ghost hunting! Read more …

Halloween 2009 Events: Moon River Brewing Co. Investigation Savannah, Georgia October 30 and 31

Halloween 2009 Events: Moon River Brewing Co. Investigation Savannah, Georgia October 30 and 31

On Friday October 30th and Saturday Halloween night, American Ghost Tours will be conducting two separate paranormal investigations of one of Savannah, GA’s most haunted properties…Moon River Brewing Company! And you can join our expert team of investigators as we search for answers to the ghostly encounters and mysteries that abound inside the walls of Moon River!

Friday October 30th from 10:30pm-1:30am and on Halloween from midnight-2:30am, you will have a chance to experience a side of Savannah you only thought you knew existed. Using real equipment and working alongside our team members, you will have a chance to become a ghost hunter for the night inside the historic and haunted Moon River. Choose which night you would like to join us for a ghost hunting experience not to be missed. Read more …

Haunted Place To Visit In Halloween: The May-Stringer House

Haunted Place To Visit In Halloween: The May-Stringer House

Investigations

April ‘08: Haunted Florida had many experiences during this investigation. A light on the upstairs porch turned on and off by itself. While holding an investigation with dowsing rods in the attic, we were able to connect with one of the “not so pleasant” spirits of the house, Mr. Nasty. We also were able to communicate with little Jessie May and perhaps another child spirit. We heard noises in the corner of the attic and also the sound of padded slippers walking over to our group. The dowsing rods were very busy in accordance with the questions we were asking the spirits. Team members’ electric candles dimmed and turned on and off upon specific requests. Team member Mike Rebman’s candle turned off before we entered the haunted attic and Dale Pollauf’s flashlight mysteriously stopped working in haunted military room but immediately started working again once we left the house. Quite a few orbs were photographed downstairs after the victrola was turned on by docent Bonnie. Haunted Florida will be returning to the house on August 9th for a follow up visit.

August ‘08: During this investigation, noises were heard by Kimberly Rebman and docent Terri while standing in the kitchen. The sound of footsteps and some strange banging sounds from behind the stove were heard. Candles continuously went dead on the stairs, even after batteries were replaced. In the attic, Mr. Nasty was up to his old tricks by causing Kimberly Rebman to become extremely ill. Kimberly began to feel light headed and nearly passed out and abrubtly stopped the investigation due to this sudden onset of nausea and dizziness. Other group members began feeling pain in their head and uneasiness. A couple of women reported that they felt as if they were going to vomit. The investigation had to come to a close. Also in the attic, a green glowing ball of light was spotted and some strange banging noises were heard. Audio on my night vision camera set in the attic picked up EVP of a child’s voice singing. Follow up investigation scheduled for December.

Dec.’08: Ten members of Haunted Florida came out for the investigation. As exciting as it is to have a full team, it can also hinder spiritual energy. Although we did not get as much activity as nights past, we did have some of our cameras go dead, even after replacing batteries. Two of the more stranger events which occured: Investigator Jason Dowd discovered a white, powdery handprint on his black shirt in the beginning half of the investigation. The handprint appeared shortly after a few of us began feeling extreme heat in a room where the temperature readings only registered at 65 degrees. Three of us reported this rise in temperature. Jason further stated he felt a burning sensation on his skin. A few minutes later, the handprint showed up on Jason’s shirt. The handprint was small in size, perhaps an adult female. Upon further investigation, we discovered a ring on one of fingers and the pinky finger looked skeletal and boney. Underneath Jason’s shirt in this spot, there was a red scratch mark. Jason admitted this scratch was not there earlier and it did burn. Another situation that night was in Jessie May’s bedroom. A Christmas tree was set in the room as a decoration and at one point during our investigation, the angel ornament near the bottom of the tree started to move on its own. When we asked it to stop, it would. This occured for a few minutes. The ornament would sway back and forth slowly and then would go back and forth again quite rapidly. None of the other ornaments moved at all. This concluded the investigation for the night. A couple members reported cobwebby sensations on their faces.

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Halloween 2009 Events: Greenwood Cemetery Orlando, Florida October 24

Halloween 2009 Events: Greenwood Cemetery Orlando, Florida October 24

For nearly 8 years Orlando Ghost Tours, a subsidiary of American Ghost Tours, has been proud to take our guests to the historic Greenwood Cemetery. Our paranormal investigative ghost tours have yielded some amazing results and provided many who have attended with fascinating experiences. So successful has our time at the Greenwood been that we have decided to provide you with a more intense, detailed investigative experience at this historic property.

Beginning at 8pm, you will have the opportunity to explore this enigmatic and serene property. Working alongside the experienced American Ghost Tours team of field investigators, you will have the chance to use real equipment throughout various areas of the cemetery property. Conduct EVP experiments, work with camera equipment, and utilize real equipment as we search for answers to some of the many mysteries that surround this historic cemetery

Rife with a myriad of ghostly tales and spiritual encounters, the Greenwood Cemetery was Orlando’s original graveyard, dating back to 1880, and serves as the final resting place for many of the city’s “founding fathers,” including Elijiah Hand, Cassius Boone, and Edward Kuhl. You will also have the opportunity to hear the stories of July Perry, visit the tomb of Thomas Jefferson’s grandson, and walk among the gravesites of many civil war veterans.
In addition to the investigation of the cemetery, you will also get the chance to view numerous alleged ghost photos and hear examples of EVP recorded at the Greenwood.

The price for this evening at the Greenwood Cemetery is just $50 per person. Space is extremely limited for this investigative event and we do expect this to be a sold out event.

An Evening at the Greenwood Cemetery
Saturday, October 24, at 8 p.m.
Investigation $50.00

For additional information or if you need help with your reservations, please contact us via e-mail either at info@americanghosttours.com or at hauntedorlando@hotmail.com. You can also call us anytime at 877-90-GHOST (44678) or at (407) 247-0452.

All information about Orlando Ghost Tours here:
http://www.fullhalloween.com/blog/8073/haunted-ghost-tours-orlando-ghost-tours/