america’s original ghost hunt TRAVEL & ENTERTAINMENT company!
FOUNDED 1993 - OUR 33rd YEAR!
These aren’t your usual public investigations. We offer stays at places with long memories, and we give you the time to actually experience them. You don’t need to be an expert to take part in 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.
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. 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.
AUTHENTIC EVENTS
SIUMMER & FALL 2026
JULY 31-AUGUST 1, 2026:
SPECIAL TWO-NIGHT EVENT!
HAUNTED BERLIN SANTUARY
CHURCH, SCHOOL, RECTORY & CONVENT
BERLIN, WISCONSIN
Join American Hauntings at the Haunted Berlin Sanctuary for a two-night event of a historic church, rectory, church, and convent that has quickly become known as one of the most haunted places in Wisconsin. The mysterious events that have been reported here have become so unsettling that many visitors have simply left the buildings, never to return. If you’ve got the nerve to join us, we’d like to invite you along to one of the spookiest locations you have ever experienced!
AUGUST 15, 2026:
NIGHT AT FRANKLIN LODGE
ALTON, ILLINOIS
Join American Hauntings and explore the chambers, hallways, and spaces of the Franklin Lodge, one of the most actively haunted places in Alton! Constructed in 1930, the lodge had hosted hundreds of events over the years — including the funeral of lodge member Robert Wadlow, the Tallest Man Who Ever Lived — and from the thousands who have passed through its doors, it’s become apparent that may have stayed behind. Don’t miss this one — it sells out fast!
SEPTEMBER 5, 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!
SEPTEMBER 12, 2026:
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! Join American Hauntings inside the walls of this terrifying place that is not for the faint of heart!
SEPTEMBER 19, 2026:
NIGHT AT THE GLORE MUSEUM
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 19, 2026:
NIGHT AT FRANKLIN LODGE
ALTON, ILLINOIS
Join American Hauntings and explore the chambers, hallways, and spaces of the Franklin Lodge, one of the most actively haunted places in Alton! Constructed in 1930, the lodge had hosted hundreds of events over the years — including the funeral of lodge member Robert Wadlow, the Tallest Man Who Ever Lived — and from the thousands who have passed through its doors, it’s become apparent that may have stayed behind. Don’t miss this one — it sells out fast!
SEPTEMBER 25, 2026:
NIGHT AT THE OLD PERRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE
CANNELTON, INDIANA
Join American Hauntings at one of the most unusual haunted places in the state as we take you behind the stone walls of the old Perry County Courthouse in Cannelton, Indiana. Now home to the county historical museum, many believe the eerie happenings that occur here have as much to do with the hundreds of donated artifacts as they do with the historic past of the building itself!
OCTOBER 2, 2026:
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 hosted 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?
OCTOBER 3, 2026:
NIGHT AT OLD MERCY HOSPITAL
OSKALOOSA, IOWA
Join American Hauntings at one of Iowa's most haunted locations -- Old Mercy Hospital in Oskaloosa! Built in 1910 as a state-of-the-art medical facility called Williams Hospital, this place of care endured for years, known widely for its surgical floor and modern morgue, but the only patients that walk these floors today are of the spirited kind. Don't miss your chance to find out if all the ghost stories about this former hospital are true!
OCTOBER 9, 2026:
NIGHT AT THE HAUNTED ROCK ISLAND ROADHOUSE
ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS
Join American Hauntings at this former YMCA, turned brothel, turned Haunted Rock Island Roadhouse -- located in the heart of the historic city and overlooking the mighty Mississippi River. With criminal connections to Prohibition gangsters like John Looney and Al Capone, this compelling destination is perfect for both new and seasoned investigators and offers an intensely active location with a dark and deadly past.
OCTOBER 10, 2026:
NIGHT AT THE AMBOY DEPOT MUSEUM
AMBOY, ILLINOIS
Looking for something different? Where not everyone has investigated before? 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!
OCTOBER 16, 2026:
NIGHT AT ASHMORE ESTATES
ASHMORE, ILLINOIS (NEAR CHARLESTON)
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! You’ve read about it and you’ve seen it on TV, now experience it for yourself!
OCTOBER 17, 2026:
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 17, 2026:
NIGHT AT FRANKLIN LODGE
ALTON, ILLINOIS
Join American Hauntings and explore the chambers, hallways, and spaces of the Franklin Lodge, one of the most actively haunted places in Alton! Constructed in 1930, the lodge had hosted hundreds of events over the years — including the funeral of lodge member Robert Wadlow, the Tallest Man Who Ever Lived — and from the thousands who have passed through its doors, it’s become apparent that may have stayed behind. Don’t miss this one — it sells out fast!
OCTOBER 24, 2026:
NIGHT AT THE ASHER WALTON HOUSE
ATLANTA, INDIANA
Join American Hauntings at one of Indiana’s spookiest sites — the Asher-Walton House in Atlanta! A place of local legend, it’s quickly gaining a reputation across the Midwest as an active haunt with tales of a woman in white, disembodied voices, eerie music, and more! If you’d like to investigate a place that hasn’t been oversaturated by television shows and hordes of people — and you’re brave enough — this is the place for you!
OCTOBER 30, 2026:
NIGHT AT THE GARDNER HOUSE
PALMYRA, MISSOURI
Join American Hauntings in historic Palmyra, Missouri, and delve into the unusual history of the Gardner House. Built in 1828, it was used as an inn and tavern, a stagecoach stop, a boarding house, a school, and a warehouse until it became a history museum -- and earned its reputation for its hauntings. See out the spirits that linger here on this chilling night!
OCTOBER 31, 2026:
NIGHT AT THE OLD MARION COUNTY JAIL
PALMYRA, MISSOURI
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!
NOVEMBER 7, 2026:
NIGHT AT THE GLORE MUSEUM
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 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!
NOVEMBER 21, 2026:
NIGHT AT THE PEORIA STATE HOSPITAL
COTTAGE B1 AND THE ASYLUM CEMETERIES
BARTONVILLE, ILLINOIS
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 a NEW part of the hospital that has never been explored before!
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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.