america’s original ghost hunt company
AMERICAN HAUNTINGS — OUR 33rd YEAR!
These aren’t your usual public investigations. We offer events at places with long memories, and we give you the time to actually experience them. You don’t need experience to attend our investigations. You don’t need expensive gear. You don’t need to know what you’re doing before we walk through the door. That’s what public investigations are for — to learn, to observe, and to see what happens when you experience a place and give it a chance to respond.
Some attendees want direction and guidance — and some don’t. After the initial walkthrough and safety review, everyone has the chance to break off and investigate on their own. For those who need help, we offer it. For those who don’t want direction and group sessions, we offer that, too. Some want to learn, while others want the freedom to investigate without interruption. Neither option is “better,” we just offer both.
No hype. No distractions. Just the paranormal.
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 authentic opportunities for our guests to experience the unexplained. We're not going to waste your time with autograph sessions, 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
FEBRUARY 2026
FEBRUARY 21, 2026:
NIGHT AT THE GLORE PSYCHIATRIC MUSEUM
ST. JOSEPH, MISSOURI
American Hauntings is taking a 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!
Includes late-night access to the building, psychiatric museum, and ghost hunt!
FEBRUARY 21, 2026:
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!
FEBRUARY 28, 2026:
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. If you’re brave enough, you need to check out this location for yourself!
FEBRUARY 28, 2026:
NIGHT AT THE OLD MOTOR CAR SHOP
THE CHARLESTON SUITE
CARROLLTON, ILLINOIS
Footsteps on the staircase. Objects moved and misplaced. Unexplained sounds and voices. Sheets pulled from beds… Join American Hauntings at this 1911 Ford dealership and motor car shop that has earned a reputation as a place haunted by events from the past. Although it’s been renovated into a luxury suite, some things here have never changed — like the staff and customers from the past who have never left the building. Want to experience this spot for yourself – a new location that hasn’t been overrun by ghost hunts and people trying to get on TV? Now’s your chance to come along for this private event and perhaps come face-to-face with the building’s occupants of the past!
MARCH 2026
MARCH 7, 2026:
NIGHT AT THE BEARDSTOWN OPERA HOUSE
BEARDSTOWN, ILLINOIS
Join American Hauntings for our Return to this Historic -- and Very Haunted -- 1870s Opera House! Discover the history and hauntings of this 1870s opera house and prowl the dark corridors of the building in search of these restless spirits during a private ghost hunt. Will you come face to face with one of the former patrons or owners of the old theater? Find out for yourself during this eerie evening!
MARCH 14, 2026:
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!
MARCH 21, 2026:
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. If you’re brave enough, you need to check out this location for yourself!
MARCH 21, 2026:
NIGHT AT THE HAMILTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
OTTERVILLE, ILLINOIS
Mysterious shadows. Disembodied moans. Phantom footsteps. A person shoved into a coal room in the basement. A rope is pulled by unseen hands. These are all things that you might expect to hear about happening in a haunted house, but what about in a haunted school! Want to find out? Join us at the Hamilton Primary School in Otterville, Illinois (a short distance from Alton, Grafton, and Jerseyville) and discover for yourself if the decades of ghostly tales are true!
APRIL & MAY 2026
APRIL 11, 2026:
NIGHT AT THE 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 secret parts of the former “cottage” style asylum, as well as into the eerie cemeteries!
APRIL 11, 2026:
NIGHT AT MCINTEER VILLA
ATCHISON, KANSAS
Join American Hauntings as we take you behind the locked doors of the infamously haunted McInteer Villa in Atchison, Kansas! It’s a place of mystery, history, hauntings, and nine documented deaths, including one suicide. Is it any wonder that it’s considered one of the most haunted houses in the region? If you think you’re brave enough to join us, get signed up now because we have VERY limited spots for this event!
APRIL 25, 2026:
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!
MAY 16, 2026:
CAMBRE HOUSE AND FARM
NAUVOO, ILLINOIS
Join American Hauntings as we travel down the narrow country roads outside of Nauvoo, Illinois, and travel back in time to the gates of Cambre House and Farm. For more than a century and a half, the saltbox Cambre House has been the center of the farm. Though the fields and orchards are gone now, the farmhouse remains – as does the 20 surrounding acres of woods and fields and Mormon Springs, a natural spring. And, the stories say, so do the ghosts. Join us and find out if the stories are true!
JUNE 2026
JUNE 6, 2026:
NIGHT AT THE GLORE PSYCHIATRIC MUSEUM
ST. JOSEPH, MISSOURI
American Hauntings is taking a 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!
Includes late-night access to the building, psychiatric museum, and ghost hunt!
JUNE 13, 2026:
NIGHT AT WHISPERS ESTATE
MITCHELL, INDIANA
Join American Hauntings for a chilling night at one of Indiana's most haunted locations -- Whispers Estate in Mitchell. Spend the night looking for the ghosts of this historic -- and very haunted -- mansion with a limited number of ghost hunters during a private ghost hunt at the house. Find out if the place is really as haunted as so many people claim and perhaps come face to face with one of the former occupants of the mansion!
CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR NEW EVENTS AND AVAILABILITY!
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.