america’s original ghost hunt company
AMERICAN HAUNTINGS — OUR 32ND YEAR!
Author Troy Taylor and the staff from American Hauntings have been taking guests behind the walls of haunted locations since 1993 with one simple approach — ghost hunts without all of the clutter. Our investigations are not overcrowded “meet-and-greets” with so-called “celebrities” but an authentic opportunity to let our guests experience the unexplained. We're not going to waste your time with autograph sessions and that kind of nonsense. And we're not going to make posters to show you how "cool" we are or pose for photos in matching black t-shirts that are a size too small. Instead, we're going to offer you the chance to actually investigate a location for possible evidence of lingering spirits!
If you’re interested in a real ghost hunt without all the distractions, then these are the events for you.
Ghost hunts. No hype. No distractions. Just the paranormal.
UPCOMING EVENTS
september 2025
SEPTEMBER 6, 2025:
NIGHT AT THE OLD TELLER COUNTY JAIL
OUTLAWS & LAWMEN JAIL MUSEUM
Footsteps that can’t be explained. Strange figures behind bars. Cell doors that slam open and shut. Faces peering into windows.
Join American Hauntings and author Erin Taylor in Cripple Creek at the Outlaws and Lawmen Museum, a place dedicated to both the shadier side of life in what was known as the “World’s Greatest Gold Camp” and the lives of the men who kept the peace during the wild times in town. But the museum got its start as a different kind of place – the old Teller County jail.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2025:
NIGHT AT MALVERN MANOR
MALVERN, IOWA
You may have heard the stories, or may have seen it on TV, but there is not much that can prepare you for the disturbing confines of Iowa’s Malvern Manor – a place said to be so haunted that paranormal investigators have fled the building and refused to return! Brave enough to find out if all the stories are true? If you have the courage to go behind these walls, then make your reservation now to join us at Malvern Manor – if you dare.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2025:
NIGHT AT THE MONROE HOUSE
HARTFORD CITY, INDIANA
Join American Hauntings as we take you behind the locked doors of Monroe House in Hartford City, Indiana – a place so haunted that many paranormal investigators have fled the house, never to return! If you think you’ve got the courage to join us, get signed up now because this may be one of the most terrifying nights of your life!
WARNING! This is a place that’s so haunted that many paranormal investigators have fled the house, never to return! If you think you’ve got the courage to join us, get signed up now because this may be one of the most terrifying nights of your life! We have VERY limited spots available for each of these events!
SEPTEMBER 20, 2025:
NIGHT AT FRANKLIN LODGE
ALTON, ILLINOIS
Mysterious footsteps when no one is there. Strange figures moving in the shadows. Doors that open and close. Voices that cannot be explained. And that’s just the beginning – and you can experience it for yourself. Join American Hauntings at Franklin Lodge in Alton, Illinois, a very haunted place in “one of the most haunted small towns in America.” For nearly a century, the tenets of Freemasonry have thrived in this historic building, and it’s never been without an undercurrent of the mystical that plays host to masons of the past.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2025:
NIGHT AT BRODHEAD MANOR
BRODHEAD, WISCONSIN
Footsteps around the old principal’s office. A rolling ball in the gym. Apparitions in the second-floor hallways. Mysterious whispers in classrooms.
Join American Hauntings in the small Wisconsin town of Brodhead, a mysterious area with more than its share of local haunts. Its most famous, though, is the large, red brick building on 10th Street that was once the town’s only school. Today, it’s a haunted attraction called Brodhead Manor, but it’s not just props and effects that haunt the halls for the former school. From tales of phantom children to shadowy apparitions, claims of REAL ghosts at Brodhead Manor are as common as the frights of Halloween attraction!
SEPTEMBER 27, 2025:
NIGHT AT THE GLORE PSYCHIATRIC MUSEUM
FORMERLY STATE INSANE ASYLUM NO. 2
ST. JOSEPH, MISSOURI
American Hauntings will be taking a very limited number of ghost hunters behind the locked doors of the museum and former asylum hospital for a night in search of its haunted past! Over the years, many people have described strange and unexplainable experiences with the lingering ghosts and this is your chance to see if it's really as haunted as so many people claim!
SEPTEMBER 27, 2025:
THE STONE MANSION
WINCHESTER, INDIANA
Disembodied voices and strange sounds. A ghost of a girl in a yellow dress. Eerie footsteps climb the stairs and roam the upper floors. A woman’s voice is heard, and her apparition has been seen on the staircase. The sound of a man mumbling and cursing is common.
These are only some of the eerie happenings reported in this awe-inspiring home – a place so haunted that locals crossed the street to avoid it for years. Are you brave enough to venture behind the walls of the Stone Mansion? If you are, then join American Hauntings as we search for the resident spirits during a night you won’t soon forget!
SEPTEMBER 27, 2025:
NIGHT AT THE AMBOY RAILROAD MUSEUM
AMBOY, ILLINOIS
Looking for someplace often the beaten path? We have the perfect place for you! Join American Hauntings at this secret downstate location – a place so haunted that staff members have fled the building after dark? It’s not a place that you’ve seen on TV, so you’ve got the first chance to document the many hauntings that are being reported at this eerie spot! Located in an Illinois Central Railroad station built in 1876, the museum is an eerie place that is not well known among the many haunted places of Illinois. Don’t miss your chance to experience it for yourself!
OCTOBER 2025
OCTOBER 10, 2025:
NIGHT AT FRANKLIN LODGE
ALTON, ILLINOIS
Mysterious footsteps when no one is there. Strange figures moving in the shadows. Doors that open and close. Voices that cannot be explained. And that’s just the beginning – and you can experience it for yourself. Join American Hauntings at Franklin Lodge in Alton, Illinois, a very haunted place in “one of the most haunted small towns in America.” For nearly a century, the tenets of Freemasonry have thrived in this historic building, and it’s never been without an undercurrent of the mystical that plays host to masons of the past.
OCTOBER 10, 2025:
NIGHT AT EDINBURGH MANOR
MONTICELLO, IOWA
Join American Hauntings as we journey to Edinburgh Manor, the notorious former poor farm, mental institution, and retirement home in Iowa! During its decades in operation, it has played host to sinister occurrences and has earned a reputation as one of the most haunted places in the Midwest. You’ve seen it on TV, but are you brave enough to experience it for yourself?
WARNING: This is an unsettling , sometimes terrifying place, and its not for the faint of heart. Some visitors cannot make it through the entire night in the building but if you think you can — prove it!
OCTOBER 11, 2025:
NIGHT AT THE MONROE HOUSE
HARTFORD CITY, INDIANA
Join American Hauntings as we take you behind the locked doors of Monroe House in Hartford City, Indiana – a place so haunted that many paranormal investigators have fled the house, never to return! If you think you’ve got the courage to join us, get signed up now because this may be one of the most terrifying nights of your life!
WARNING! This is a place that’s so haunted that many paranormal investigators have fled the house, never to return! If you think you’ve got the courage to join us, get signed up now because this may be one of the most terrifying nights of your life! We have VERY limited spots available for each of these events!
OCTOBER 11, 2025:
NIGHT AT THE HISTORIC 1861 MASONIC LODGE
KEITHBURG, ILLINOIS
Join us for a mysterious night behind the locked doors of one of the first buildings in the small, western Illinois town of Keithburg – a place that spirits of the past still call home. Discover the many secrets hidden away inside the building and perhaps come face-to-face with one of the spirits that still linger here!
OCTOBER 17, 2025:
NIGHT AT RANDOLPH COUNTY INFIRMARY
WINCHESTER, INDIANA
Are you brave enough to join American Hauntings at one of the most haunted places in Indiana? We’re going inside the chilling confines of the old Randolph County Infirmary in Winchester, a place so haunted that investigators have become so frightened that they’ve fled the building, leaving all their equipment behind! You’ve seen the place on television shows and in first-hand accounts, but now you can experience it for yourself as we return to this chilling spot!
OCTOBER 18, 2025:
NIGHT AT THE OLD TELLER COUNTY JAIL
OUTLAWS & LAWMEN JAIL MUSEUM
Footsteps that can’t be explained. Strange figures behind bars. Cell doors that slam open and shut. Faces peering into windows.
Join American Hauntings and author Erin Taylor in Cripple Creek at the Outlaws and Lawmen Museum, a place dedicated to both the shadier side of life in what was known as the “World’s Greatest Gold Camp” and the lives of the men who kept the peace during the wild times in town. But the museum got its start as a different kind of place – the old Teller County jail.
OCTOBER 18, 2025:
NIGHT AT THE OLD BLACKFORD COUNTY JAIL
HARTFORD CITY, INDIANA
Are you brave enough to American Hauntings at one of the most haunted jails in the Midwest? We’re going inside the chilling confines of the old Blackford County Jail in Hartford City, Indiana, a place so haunted that seasoned ghost hunters have fled from the building! You’ve heard the stories but now you can experience it for yourself!
OCTOBER 24, 2025:
NIGHT AT ASHMORE ESTATES
ASHMORE, ILLINOIS
Join American Hauntings for a chilling ghost hunt at one of Illinois' most notorious haunted spots -- infamous Ashmore Estates, near Charleston! Spend the night looking for the ghosts of the old – and very haunted -- former poor farm and asylum with a limited number of ghost hunters during a private ghost hunt! Find out if Ashmore Estates is really as haunted as so many people claim and perhaps come face to face with one of the former residents of the almshouse!
OCTOBER 25, 2025:
NIGHT AT PINE LAWN MANOR
SUMNER, ILLINOIS
Join American Hauntings at one of the eeriest locations we’ve added to our roster in years – the sinister Pine Lawn Manor Nursing Home. If you’re looking for a location that hasn’t been overwhelmed with ghost hunters and TV shows, this is the place for you! Come along as we seek the spirits that linger at a place once known as “one of the worst nursing homes in Illinois” and find out if any of the residents of the past still linger in dark corridors and abandoned rooms. Not for the faint of heart!
OCTOBER 31, 2025:
NIGHT AT THE OLD MARION COUNTY JAIL
Do you have the nerve to join American Hauntings at one of the most haunted jails in the region – a place where horrific history has left its mark? We’re locking ourselves behind the barred doors of a notorious spot that has seen death, suicide, and the massacre of 10 prisoners during the Civil War. Haven’t heard the dark tales? Now is your chance to experience them for yourself! Don’t miss out on your chance to discover a place that you WON’T find on TV shows and overwhelmed by “celebrity” ghost hunters. If you’re looking for a fresh place to search for the spirits, join us for this eerie event!
NOVEMBER 2025
NOVEMBER 8, 2025:
NIGHT AT FRANKLIN LODGE
ALTON, ILLINOIS
Mysterious footsteps when no one is there. Strange figures moving in the shadows. Doors that open and close. Voices that cannot be explained. And that’s just the beginning – and you can experience it for yourself. Join American Hauntings at Franklin Lodge in Alton, Illinois, a very haunted place in “one of the most haunted small towns in America.” For nearly a century, the tenets of Freemasonry have thrived in this historic building, and it’s never been without an undercurrent of the mystical that plays host to masons of the past.
NOVEMBER 8, 2025:
NIGHT AT THE MONROE HOUSE
HARTFORD CITY, INDIANA
Join American Hauntings as we take you behind the locked doors of Monroe House in Hartford City, Indiana – a place so haunted that many paranormal investigators have fled the house, never to return! If you think you’ve got the courage to join us, get signed up now because this may be one of the most terrifying nights of your life!
WARNING! This is a place that’s so haunted that many paranormal investigators have fled the house, never to return! If you think you’ve got the courage to join us, get signed up now because this may be one of the most terrifying nights of your life! We have VERY limited spots available for each of these events!
NOVEMBER 8, 2025:
NIGHT AT THE GLORE PSYCHIATRIC MUSEUM
FORMERLY STATE INSANE ASYLUM NO. 2
ST. JOSEPH, MISSOURI
American Hauntings will be taking a very limited number of ghost hunters behind the locked doors of the museum and former asylum hospital for a night in search of its haunted past! Over the years, many people have described strange and unexplainable experiences with the lingering ghosts and this is your chance to see if it's really as haunted as so many people claim!
NOVEMBER 15, 2025:
NIGHT AT PEORIA STATE HOSPITAL
COTTAGE B1 AND ASYLUM CEMETERIES
Join American Hauntings as we explore the haunted confines of the infamous Peoria State Hospital in Bartonville, Illinois. Known for the restless spirits that have roamed this place for decades, we’re now taking you behind the locked doors of parts of the hospital that have never been explored before! Are you ready to spend the night searching for evidence of the ghosts that remain? Join American Hauntings at the Peoria State Hospital for a night that you won’t soon forget!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT AMERICAN HAUNTINGS EVENTS
How many people are allowed to go on the events?
Since every location is different, we don’t have a set number for all of the different ghost hunts and overnights. However, we do limit the number of people by the size of the location, number of staff, etc. so we have a very good idea about how many people each location can handle. We have been doing this since 1994, so we have a lot of experience with how it all works. Keep in mind that these are not the overcrowded “celebrity meet and greets” that imitation companies are usually offering. We try to put together an authentic event for our guests, giving them a real chance to experience and investigate the haunted locations that we offer. Many locations do have group activities that guests can take part in, but we always offer plenty of private time for you to investigate on your own.
Do I have to make reservations online?
YES… and we require it for a couple of reasons: First, our tours sell out in advance and since we are not always in the office, you may miss out on an event that you wanted to attend since all of the spots are filled on a first come / first served basis. Second, we have confirmation forms that need to be emailed to you, so registering online saves time for you and for us.
What’s the age limit for the ghost hunts!
The minimum age limit for the events is 13 years old unless it’s marked otherwise with a particular event. An adult must accompany anyone under 18.
Do you offer transportation to the events?
Sorry, but no, there is no way we can do this. People come for our events, ghost hunts, and overnights from literally all over the country. There is no way that we could possibly pick them and bring them to the events. And if we did offer transportation, we’d have to charge a lot more for the events and we prefer to keep them as affordable as possible.
Can I get my money back if I decide not to go?
When making a reservation, note that all reservations are non-refundable. Once you purchase your spots, it’s just like any other kind of event, concert, etc. They are your spots and if you decide not to use them, we are unable to re-sell them. Once you commit to buy, payments are made by us to the venues and locations that we cannot get back. You are welcome to sell or give the reservations to someone else but we do not buy them back. If you do transfer your reservations to another person, just please let us know so that we can update the guest list.