"I just really enjoyed the whole thing. It helped me to see that investigating is as much fun as the reading about places in guidebooks and I would love to do it again." Tiera F "It was cool .. great job" Christen C ... "Loved it!" Carrie S "I really thought it was a neat experience." Angel Y ... "Very informative" Stephanie S "My daughter and i enjoyed it very much and are planning on returning" Connie Y "The interaction from the team was FANTASTIC....the other two in my group fell in love with the experience." Margaret S Blog post by an attendee of our Potosi Overnight Ghost Hunt - Part 1 (Click Here) & Part 2 (Click Here) . |
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Be a Ghost Hunter for a night while investigating Missouri's most haunted castle and one of the most haunted locations in the Mid-West. Search for the unknown during one of the first ever public overnight investigation of the same location and with some of the investigators featured in the paranormal documentary "Children of the Grave" which has aired on SyFy (previously Sci Fi) Channel many times since 2008. Originally built around 1911 by the Knights of Pythias for use as a home for widows and orphans where dark hidden secrets and tragic events went untold for years. The Castle later became part of the Army's O'Reilly Hospital Complex in 1942 and served as the Service Club for enlisted men. It was during this period that the Castle also started serving a plethora of unexplainable activity. During WWII the O'Reilly Complex also housed three or more wards of POW's. Many of them were interrogated within the walls of the Castle and tales from visiting veterans over the years sometimes tell of "not so happy" endings. In 1947 the Castle became part of the Veterans Administration 500 bed tuberculosis hospital until 1952 when vacated. From that time forward it served as many uses until being bought by the current owner in 2003. With it's eloquent charm, mystic atmosphere, mysterious past, lovely hosts and an abundance of occurring unexplainable events; this is one place that you want to add to your "places to visit before you pass on" list. When you indulge yourself within this building once, you will find yourself with an addiction to return multiple times to experience more of what it has to offer. A pre-investigative meeting and tour will start at 7:00 p.m. to present the historical & haunted history of the Pythian Castle. Then the all night investigation will begin between 8 and 9 p.m. and conclude at 4 a.m. A midnight snack will be provided. Attendees will be divided into three groups and rotated to investigate a different floors of the Castle at different times throughout the night. Everyone will have the opportunity to investigate with investigators of Paranormal Task Force and to receive paranormal field training as desired. When: Saturday March 10, 2012 Time: 7 p.m. to 4 a.m. Where: Pythian Castle in Springfield, Missouri Cost: $75.00 per person Minors have to be accompanied by an adult. No one under 12 allowed. No refunds unless the event is cancelled or rescheduled. Overnight at the Pythian Castle Includes: * Pre-Investigative Tour * Overnight Access until 4 a.m. (Some areas will be restricted) * Private Ghost Hunt with Investigators from Paranormal Task Force * History & Hauntings of the Building * A Midnight Snack * Bring Your Own Ghost Hunting Equipment (Some will be provided for use by PTF) * Flashlights Required - Note - An "at your own risk" liability waiver will be required to be signed by attendees. Paranormal Task Force and the Pythian Castle reserves the right to refuse admittance to anyone and to remove those who are disruptive to others. There is also no guarantee that anyone will witness or experience paranormal activity at this event. PTF-020 |
I Spend the night investigating the other side at the Mineral Springs Hotel in Alton! Join the members of Paranormal Task Force in their public investigation of this mysterious hotel with an abundant amount of ghostly encounters. With the property originally dating back to the 1880’s as a meat packing company, the owners discovered a natural spring underground in 1910. With this new discovery, the plant was converted for water bottling. The water from the mineral springs was shipped to customers throughout the country with over 100 bottles being sold every day. The owners decided to capitalize even more on the springs, they built a hotel, opening in 1914, on top of the water plant with two pools pumping mineral water into them. These springs created “curing powers” for those who swam in them. It’s estimated that over 3,000 people a year would come to Alton for the healing waters in those pools. The hotel thrived for more than 40 years till the 1960’s when belief in the curing powers declined. In 1971, the hotel closed and sat empty till it was purchased in 1978 and turned into a mall, which it’s still used as today. Since it’s closing over 40 years ago, the hotel has become less known for the “curing powers” of the mineral spring and more for its ghosts. Legend says that at least three ghosts still roam the halls of this once beautiful location. Do past guests still walk the Mineral Springs Hotel? Use the latest in paranormal equipment, explore this once extravagant hotel with experienced paranormal investigators, and collect your own evidence to prove they still do! All this is waiting for you at the Mineral Springs Hotel (currently the Mineral Springs Mall) in haunted Alton, IL! A pre-investigative meeting and tour will start at 7:00 p.m. to present the historical & haunted history of the hotel. Then the all night investigation will begin about 9 p.m. and conclude at 4 a. m. with light snacks provided. When: Saturday April 28, 2012 Time: 7:00 p.m. to 4 a.m. Where: Mineral Springs Mall - 301 E. Broadway - Alton, IL - 62002 Cost: $60.00 per person Minors have to be accompanied by an adult. No one under 12 allowed. No refunds unless the event is cancelled or rescheduled. Overnight investigation at the hotel Includes: * Pre-Investigative Tour * Overnight Access until 4 a.m. (Some areas will be restricted) * Private Ghost Hunt with Investigators from Paranormal Task Force * History & Hauntings of the Building * An experience that you will never forget!!! What to bring: * Your Own Ghost Hunting Equipment (equipment will be provided if needed) * Flashlights Required - Note - An "at your own risk" liability waiver will be required to be signed by attendees. Paranormal Task Force and the Mineral Springs Mall reserves the right to refuse admittance to anyone and to remove those who are disruptive to others. There is also no guarantee that anyone will witness or experience paranormal activity at this event. PTF-022 |
| We would like to take a moment to say THANK YOU to all of our supporters who have attended our various workshops, presentations and overnight events through the years. It is because of you that since 01/01/2007 Paranormal Task Force (PTF) has raised $16,123.47 for various historical societies and locations which has aided greatly with part of our mission concerning historical preservation! |
| Overnight Ghost Hunt at Pythian Castle in Springfield, MO Saturday - March 10, 2012 |
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I Spend the night investigating a wondrous piece of old North St. Louis history! Join the members of Paranormal Task Force in their first ever public investigation of this historic and haunted location. Dating back to 1859 this row house setting originated as a prosperous corner Saloon and Boarding House with adjoining historic businesses which included a doctors office, candy store, photography studio, barber shop, realtor office and much more over the decades. Many boarders and those residing above the businesses passed away within these walls leaving their ghostly imprints to linger forever in this area devastated by cholera and other epidemics. In 1946 the Crystal Grill and Cafeteria was born at this historic location. Surviving many decades she served many meals to the blue collar workers in this once booming industrial area. She also served as a regular host to many of St. Louis' infamous as well including mob bosses John Vitale and Tony Giordano and other members of their gangs who spent many hours a day behind the Crystal's doors playing cards and conducting their business affairs. The Crystal served its last meal in 2008 before shutting its doors. A pre-investigative meeting and tour will start at 7:30 p.m. to present the historical & haunted history of the buildings. Then the all night investigation will begin between about 9 p.m. and conclude at 4 a.m. with light snacks provided. When: Friday April 13, 2012 Time: 7:30 p.m. to 4 a.m. Where: Crystal Grill and Cafeteria (2401 N. Broadway) Cost: $40.00 per person Minors have to be accompanied by an adult. No one under 12 allowed. No refunds unless the event is cancelled or rescheduled. Overnight investigation at the hotel Includes: * Pre-Investigative Tour * Overnight Access until 4 a.m. (Some areas will be restricted) * Private Ghost Hunt with Investigators from Paranormal Task Force * History & Hauntings of the Building * An experience that you will never forget!!! What to bring: * Your Own Ghost Hunting Equipment (equipment will be provided if needed) * Flashlights Required - Note - An "at your own risk" liability waiver will be required to be signed by attendees. Paranormal Task Force and the Crystal Grill & Cafeteria reserves the right to refuse admittance to anyone and to remove those who are disruptive to others. There is also no guarantee that anyone will witness or experience paranormal activity at this event. PTF-021 |
| Overnight Ghost Hunt at the Crystal Grill & Cafeteria in St. Louis City, MO Friday the 13th - April 13, 2012 |
| Overnight Ghost Hunt at Mineral Springs Hotel in Alton, IL Saturday - April 28, 2012 |
Be a Ghost Hunter for a night while also aiding in the preservation of history. Come investigate the historic and haunted properties of the Mine Au Breton Historical Society n Potosi, MO on a Saturday to be announced with PTF. A pre-investigative meeting and tour will start at 6:00 p.m. to present the historical & haunted history of the properties being investigated and to tour them while it is still light. Then the all night investigation will begin around 8 p.m. and conclude at 4 a.m. Historic and Haunted locations include the Long-Banta Home, Austin-Milam Store and the Old Presbyterian Church. More on these locations can be found at www.paranormaltaskforce.com/Potosi.html Attendees will be divided into three groups and rotate to investigate a different building at different times throughout the night. Everyone will have the opportunity to investigate with investigators of Paranormal Task Force and to receive paranormal field training as desired. When: Saturday May 19, 2012 Time: 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. Where: Mine Au Breton Historical Sites in Potosi, Missouri Cost: $50.00 per person Minors have to be accompanied by an adult. No refunds unless the event is cancelled or rescheduled. Overnight in Potosi Includes: * Pre-Investigative Tour of Properties * Overnight Access to the Long Banta Home, Austin Milam Store and the Old Presbyterian Church owned by the Mine Au Breton Historical Society. * Private Ghost Hunt with Investigators from PTF. * History & Hauntings of the Building * Bring Your Own Ghost Hunting Equipment * Flashlights Required - Note - An "at your own risk" liability waiver will be required to be signed by attendees. Paranormal Task Force and the Mine Au Breton Historical Society reserves the right to refuse admittance to anyone and to remove those who are disruptive to others. There is also no guarantee that anyone will witness or experience paranormal activity at this event. PTF-023 |
| Overnight Ghost Hunt in Potosi Saturday - May 19, 2012 |
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