* Haunted Locations- Choose your investigation site
Derby City Antique Mall (Louisville, Ky)
*Approved for investigations any night of the week
Investigate a former 3 story school. Original structure built in 1797 as a 1 room school house. Employees have experienced numerous paranormal events from apparitions, movement of objects, voices, footsteps, and feelings of being watched. This location has been investigated very little, you can help us gather evidence to add to the lore of this historic site. Paranormal Excursions investigated this site and captured disembodied voices, EVP's, shadows, strange noises, and very strong EMF spikes. This location can host groups of up to 15 people. The cost to investigate this location is $100.00 for groups of 6 or less, or $15.00 per person for groups of 7 or more. This is in addition to the cost of the Ghost Hunt.
The Jailer's Inn (Bardstown, Ky)
*Approved for investigations on Sundays and Monday's
The Old Nelson County Jail housed prisoners from 1797 until 1987. The front building, sometimes referred to as the "Old Jail," was constructed in 1819. The upper floor of this native limestone building, with 30 inch thick walls, contained two cells and an "upstairs dungeon" to house prisoners. The stone building located in the back of the property, sometimes referred to as the "New Jail," was built in 1874 and is completely surrounded by a stone wall. This was the area where public hangings were conducted.
There is also a graveyard featuring headstones dating back to the 1700's. It is located behind the Inn. As an extension of your experience, the investigation can be expanded to include this area. The jail was and remains the oldest operating jail complex in the state of Kentucky It is listed on the National Registry of Historice . This location was once listed as one of the ten most haunted places in America. The cost to investigate this location is $100.00 for groups of 6 or less, or $15.00 per person for groups of 7 or more. This is in addition to the cost of the Ghost Hunt. Groups of 8 or less are recommended for this site. At this time, this location is only available on Sunday or Monday nights. Below is a link to a series of YouTube videos about this site.
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=the+jailers+inn&aq=f
Glenwood Hall (Perry Park, Ky)
*Available to investigate late November thru March
*Available for overnight excursions as well
This beautiful Mansion was built in 1832 by Washington Perry. The Mansion is rumoured to be a very haunted place, from the many ghosts that are rumoured to haunt Glenwood Hall to the spirit of an Indian Chief that supposedly roams the grounds at night. There have been numerous reports of a woman that haunts Glenwood Hall dictating what furniture should be moved, and occasionally a woman's shadow is seen. One employee even claims he heard her telling him to stop moving a chair, when there was not another soul in the house. There are also reports of the piano playing in the middle of the night when nobody is there save a single family and all the doors are locked. This ghost is popularly believed to be the spirit of Martha Perry keeping guard on the house.
There have also been reports of an Indian Chief roaming the woods, still hunting for some of the many deer in teh park, he is also said to lean up against car every once and a while
Some people have reported hearing carriage wheels and horses still trotting along the road just as they did in the 1800's.
By far the most frequently sighted specters are the two children and servant killed by a fire in the attic in the mid- 19th century. Pearl who has been a waitress for over 30 years, has said that many guests report hearing children playing in the attic only for her to then the whole story when they ask her. There are also many shadows and reported movement of objects in the Mansion. This site is our latest addition and the cost to investigate is only $15.00 per person in addition to the cost of the Ghost Hunt. If you are interested in something more, this site can also be used for overnight excursions.
Jail House Pizza (Brandenburg, KY)
*Approved for investigations any night of the week
This renovated pre-Civil War jail abounds with accounts of the paranormal. The original jail was constructed in 1862. Two separate apparitions have been observed on this property. Unexplained faces have been photographed in windows. The top level of the jail is home to the trap door where 13 hangings were conducted. Many ghost hunting groups have investigated this location and have collected numerous accounts of paranormal activity. Experiences included the movement of objects, spirit voices, hair being tugged, shadows and interactions with a ghost believed to be a former prisoner. This location should be high on your list of places to visit. Many professional ghost hunting teams have explored the jail, and now you can too. The cost to investigate is $100.00 for groups of 6 or less, or $15.00 per person for groups of 7 or more and is in addition to the cost of the Ghost Hunt. This location is recommended for groups of 8 or less. Below is a link to a video showing a spirit interacting with a flashlight during an excursion.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnF1dyh71Vk
Private residence (Cox's Creek, Ky)
*Approved for investigations on Fridays and Saturdays
Built in the early 1800's, this house is allegedly home to multiple spirits. At one point, the house was used as a Civil War Hospital and saw the death of many men, both young and old. Unexplainable beings have been observed inside the house and around the property. AfterDark Paranormal Investigations has investigated this home on numerous occassions. They collected class "A" EVPs, video, and photographic evidence. The team has also captured the movement of objects. One investigator actually had the rare experience to witness the appearance of an apparition first hand.
An overgrown cemetary across from the residence is available for investigation as well (weather permitting). The amazing pictures above provide an example of what this location has to offer. The cost to investigate this location is only $20.00 per person(location fee) and will be in addition to the cost of Ghost Hunt. This location will be limited to 8 people or less per investigation. Below is a story in the Kentucky Standard Newspaper on this location.
http://www.lcni5.com/cgi-bin/c2.cgi?091+article+Features+20090725113931091091015
E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park
*Approved for investigations any night of the week
The park sits on the former grounds of the 1873 Lakeland Asylum, also known as the Old Central State Hospital. We will explore the unclaimed cemetery, cave, trails, lake, and Sawyer Hayes Community Center located directly over the old hospital. This site has had limited paranormal investigations conducted. We have the unique opportunity to explore this untapped site. The unique history of this site warrents interest. Many of the investigation sites are out doors and weather conditions must be taken in consideration. The cost to investigate is $20.00 per person location fee in addition to the cost of the Ghost hunt. This location can host large groups.
The Alexander House 2nd. Street Old Louisville
*Approved for investigations on Friday's and Saturday's
This beautiful Victorian home was built in 1894 and is located in Old Lousiville, which has earned the nickname as the "most haunted" neighborhood in America. This residence is featured in chapter 7 of "Phantoms of Old Louisville," a book by local author David Domine. The Alexander House has a very colorful past, and is thought to have been part of the Underground Railroad. Many Paranormal occurrences have been documented at this home including apparitions of a former maid named Hattie and of a slender young man in period dress. Other paranormal activity include the movement of objects, unexplained voices, being touched, lights turning on and off, and energy bursts causing cell phone and equipment failure. Upon ivestigation of the Alexander House, Paranormal Excursions captured evp's, witnessed activity when using meters and other equipment, and some investigators experienced the feeling of being touched. The cost to investigate is $15.00 per person in addition to the cost of Ghost Hunt. The Alexander house is recommended for groups of 8 or less.
The Nunnlea House (Louisville, Ky)
*Approved for investigation any night of the week
The Nunnlea House is the newest Paranormal Excursions location. We recently investigated at Nunnlea House and were surprised by the activity we encountered. An apartment addition was added in the 1930's for the caretaker of the house. The owners were unable to keep occupants due to the claims of unexplainable activity. The apartment now serves as a base for part of the Hurstboune Police Department. The officers based out of the Nunnlea were able to verify that unexplained activity does indeed occur. They have had many interesting experiences. Psychics who have visited the locations claimed to see a woman in a red dress standing in a doorway. The cost to investigate is $15.00 per person in addition to the cost of the Ghost Hunt. This site is best suited for groups of 6 or less. Check out the evidence page to see the activity documented by the Paranormal Exucrsions team.
Private Residence on 6th Street in Old Louisville
*Available for investigations on Fridays and Saturdays
Featured in Chapter 3 of "Phantoms of Old Louisville" a book by local Author David Domine. Beautiful Old Victorian home located in Old Louisville. The home owners have many tales to share. Unusual activity include; unexplained voices, movement of objects, cold spots, and the sighting of 2 apparitions. One is of a little girl seen on the staircase believed to be the spirit of a young child killed after running out the front door and hit by oncoming traffic. The second is of an older man in tattered clothing peering out the front door. The cost to investigate this site is $15.00 per person in addition to the cost of the Ghost Hunt. We have investigated this location and have captured evidence including EVP's, cold spots, emp spikes, unexplained pictures, and video anomalies. This location is best suited for groups of 6 to 8.