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Haunted Capital of OhioMansfield, OhioHauntedMansfield.comMansfield draws upon its haunted population to secure a spot as the HauntedCapital of Ohio. Whether you’re an expert in the field of paranormal activity, juststarting out on your journey of serious exploration, or simply an avid amateur,spend a haunted night in Mansfield because we do scary well!Our Haunted Guide lets you know about the public places in our area that expertsfind haunted in the paranormal field, provides details about the location, describesthe haunted highlights of the site, and later gives you a calendar of upcominghaunted events and packages. Enjoy, if you dare.Keep us bookmarked at www.HauntedMansfield.com for the most currenthappenings and new haunted site discoveries. Also, find us on Facebook atHaunted Mansfield Ohio. Thanks for thinking of Mansfield and get hunting!Ghost RatingsTo help you gauge the amount of paranormal activity or the “scary” factor of aplace, here’s a purely subjective scale to help you.Ghost Ratings:4 – Pee your pants scary and certified haunted by paranormal investigators3 – Very scary and known to be haunted by paranormal investigators2 – Kinda scary with great stories1 – Unique place, a little scary, with haunted background or happenings
Haunted SitesOhio State ReformatoryOhio State Reformatory100 Reformatory RoadMansfield, OH 44905419-522-2644Contact: Mary Kennardwww.ohiostatereformatory.orgGhost Rating: 4 GhostsGeneral Scoop & HistoryWith the cornerstone laid in 1886, this castle-likeprison was designed as a reformatory for youngoffenders. As one of the top five largest castle-like structures in the USA, theReformatory houses the world's tallest free-standing steel cell block (6 tiers; 12ranges, 600 cells). Abandoned in 1990, the original cell-blocks and administrationareas remain intact. Four major motion pictures have been filmed on locationincluding "The Shawshank Redemption", "Air Force One", “Harry and Walter go toNew York” and “Tango and Cash”. Music videos include “Awake” by Godsmack and“Go DJ” by Lil Wayne.Haunted HappeningsSeen on the Travel Channel’s “Ghost Adventures” & "101 Things to dobefore you Die". The SyFy Channel’s “Ghost Hunter’s Academy” & “GhostHunters” & Fox Family "Scariest Stories on Earth". Many stories of hauntscan be heard from visitors and workers at the site. Ghost Hunts & Ghost Walks sellout quickly. A word to the wise-scan their web site, www.ohiostatereformatory.org,in October each year to find the following year’s Ghost Hunts and Walks.Haunted Testimonials & TidbitsThere's a guard who was killed in Solitary Confinement back in 1932 that still doeshis rounds. He's been known to jab people with his nightstick and push guests andvolunteers alike. The 3rd floor of the Administration wings are known for shadowsand footsteps. The activity is always changing. Sometimes hour by hour. There'snot an area in the building that people haven't experienced something over theyears. Footsteps are very common. Shadow people are seen a lot. Audiblevoices/whispers are common. Physical interactions like being touched, hair pulled,being grabbed/scratched, etc. happen regularly.What to ExpectGhost Hunts are not to be confused with the Halloween HauntedPrison Experience. This is not a haunted house, but rather a unique paranormalexperience to explore. During a Ghost Hunt, you are free to roam any area of theReformatory except those areas blocked off by “caution” tape, chains or locks.Anyone found in those areas will be escorted from the grounds immediately.Admission includes access to the building from 8:00pm until 5:00am and a late
dinner of pizza and soda. Flashlights are recommended. You are on your own toinvestigate; there is no guide. The building contains hazards like steep steps,uneven surfaces and lead-based paint. Not recommended for pregnant women.Ghost Hunts (January-November)Reservation only. Reformatory Ghost Hunts are serious, but informal attempts todocument paranormal activity at a castle-like former prison. Ghost Hunts providean unusual first-hand experience to search other realms. For ages 21 and over.Ghost Walks (May-September)Reservation only. You will be taken on a 2 hour guided tour to the hot spots wherereports have been made about paranormal activity. For ages 12 and over.Day Prison Tours (May-September)Participants can take a self-guided or audio guided tour through the building. Goodwalking shoes are recommended since there is considerable walking and stairs. Thisis an old building, so lighting can be irregular. For ages 7 and over.Haunted Prison Experience – “Dead Walk” (Sept. 28-Oct. 28, 2012, Thurs.Sun.). A mega haunted house environment with a full theatrical crew and effects.www.hauntedx.com.Schedules, Hours & PricingGhost Hunts (March-November) Reservations only. Cost: 70/person. 21 yearsand older and sign waivers.Ghost Walks: 15.00 for adults and 8.00 for children (ages 12-17).2-hour nighttime, guided tour for ages 12 and over. Tours start at 8:00 pm andlast approximately two hours. Private Ghost Walks available- call for pricing.Private Ghost Hunts: 2,400 (Fri/Sat) for 30 people or less and 80 per personfor more than 30 people (maximum 100). Sun-Thurs private tours are 1,200 for15 or fewer people or 80 per person for 15-100 people. 21 years or older.Day Prison Tours: 9 adults / 7 ages 7-17. Mon-Sun 11-4 self-guided tour. 5additional fee for audio tour guide.Haunted Prison Experience – “Dead Walk” Sept 28-Oct 28, 2012. Cost 17(Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sun). No one under 13 permitted. 2 per car parking fee.
Haunted Bissman Building193 N. Main StreetMansfield, OH 44902740-972-5400Contact: Ellis Byrd, Paranormal Investigatorwww.bissmanbuilding.comGhost Rating: 4General Scoop & HistoryThe structure was built in 1886 where Peter Bissman'sexpanded wholesale grocery still stands today, although not in operation. In theearly 1930s, the twenty smokestacks on the north and south sides of the Bissman'sfilled the morning air with the rich aroma of coffee, as its own brands Red Ban JavaBlend, Steel Cut and Acme were prepared fresh each day. The building has an earlyRomantic Gothic styling and shares a haunting similarity with the Reformatory sincethey were both built in the same year by the same architect. The building wasleased to a major film production company, the Midnight Syndicate, for theproduction of The Dead Matter, a vampire movie released in October 2008.Haunted HappeningsSeen on the SyFy Channel’s “Ghost Hunters” in 2010 and A&E’s “My GhostStory” in 2011. Spirits are active in this 1886 former warehouse whereinvestigators witness black masses, shadow figures, touching, voices and coldspots.Haunted Testimonials & TidbitsParanormal investigators will get audible responses to questions asked. One of thebest was when someone asked to speak to “Ruthie” the voice said “Is Ruthie here”.On the third floor many people get the feeling of dread and unhappiness. Thefeeling of darkness and stillness haunts the third floor. Audible footsteps, voices,people being touched, black shadows and images. Others have witnessed imageson the upper floors of a lady, people in Victorian clothing and people working;noises including the sounds of footsteps and voices (the voices repeat the names offormer employees). Ellis Byrd, investigator, felt someone lightly pushing him frombehind as he ascended the stairs. “I turned and there was nothing there” he said.What to ExpectTour includes history of the building, stories of movies/videos that have been filmedthere and haunted stories followed by a full blown investigation. Bring your ownsnacks, flashlights, dust masks (basement area has mold), recorders. 18 and older.Schedules, Hours & PricingHistory Tours, 10.00, 5pm–7:30pm, call for dates.Ghost Walks, 45.00, 8pm–midnight, call for dates.Public Paranormal Investigations, 70.00, 8pm–3am, Fri. & Sat. Call for dates.
Malabar Farm State Park4050 Bromfield RoadLucas, OH 44843419-295-5002, Joe James, ParanormalInvestigator419-892-2784, Sybil Burskey @ Malabarwww.malabarfarm.orgGhost Rating: 2General Scoop & HistoryExperience America's most famous farm, the 900-acre country estate of PulitzerPrize winning author, farmer, and conservationist Louis Bromfield. The VisitorCenter is full of interactive displays, and home of unique Ohio-made items,Bromfield's books, farm fresh products, and homemade fudge. Walk through theOhio Songbird Aviary, petting barn, stroll through the butterfly, prairie & flowergardens, ride a farm wagon and tour the home where Hollywood stars HumphreyBogart and Lauren Bacall were married. Stop at the Roadside Farm Market for fineproduce or dine at the Malabar Farm Restaurant featuring delicious meals preparedwith an upscale yet comfortable setting.Haunted HappeningsGhostly sightings have been reported by workers and visitors of the historic farm.Tales of flickering lights and appearances by Mr. Bromfield in the big house intrigueghost hunters. In addition to ghostly visits by Mr. Bromfield, the farm is also hometo the family house of Ceely Rose, who murdered her entire family in the summerof 1896. Visitors can hear the story of Ceely Rose during one of Malabar Farm's"Night Haunts" throughout the summer.Night Haunts at Malabar Farm: May 18, June 22, July 20 & August 24, 2013. Theevening will begin with the haunted stories of Malabar Farm as told by MarkSebastian Jordan, playwrite and author. The group will then ride on a coveredwagon through the evening to the famous Ceely Rose house. In 1896, Ceely Rosemurdered her entire family inside of this little Pleasant Valley home. A park guidewill tell the grizzly true story on the front porch. The night concludes with a rarecandlelight tour of the Bromfield Mansion where haunted stories will be told. Notrecommended for children under 16 years of age due to its length and content.Dress for weather conditions. Groups limited to 30 people. 30.00 p/p. 419-8922784. www.malabarfarm.org.Haunted Testimonials & TidbitsCentral Ohio Paranormal Society (COPS) has had some recordings & some videofootage they can’t explain.A visitor who was from the Philippines and who had never been to the US and knewnothing about Malabar, visited the Big House. Upon entering one of the upstairsbedrooms that had belonged to Ann the eldest Bromfield daughter, said the hair on
the back of her neck stood up and she did not want to go into that room. Manyvisitors have had the same experience in that area of the house. A man who wasinvestigating with one of the local paranormal groups actually got physically ill uponentering that same room.A photo was taken by one of our employees while trying out his new camera onesummer evening. Much to his surprise upon scanning through the pictures the nextday there was a ghostly figure of one of Bromfield’s many boxer dogs. Others havefelt and heard dogs in the house. One visitor actually felt a dog sniffing her, andthis was before she knew Bromfield had dogs.An employee who for a short time lived in the Ceely Rose house shared a storyabout his 4 year old son. This child was in a living room off the kitchen and wasbusy playing and talking to his toys. His conversation was so involved that hismother asked him who he was talking to and he answered “That lady that is alwayshere.” Another person that had rented the Ceely House had a similar story.What to ExpectA general tour of the Malabar Farm home will be given to participants and knownhotspots and paranormal occurrences will be pointed out. Guests are then welcometo proceed with their paranormal investigation.Schedules, Hours & PricingParanormal Investigations: Call to schedule your private paranormalinvestigation. Contact Joe James at 419-295-5002 or paranormalace@ymail.com.Night Haunts: 30.00 per person. 2013 dates TBA. Night Haunts are notparanormal investigations.Day Tours- House Admission: 4.00 adults, 2.00 children (6-18), 3.60 Seniors(55 ), under 6 free.
Renaissance Performing Arts Theatre138 Park Avenue WestMansfield, OH 44902419-295-5002, Joe James, Paranormal Investigator419-522-2726, x213, Linda Chambers @ theRenaissance Theatrewww.MansfieldTickets.comGhost Rating: 3General Scoop & HistoryThe Renaissance opened its doors in 1928 as the OhioTheater, a magnificent movie palace built in the “GrandBaroque” style by the Warner Brothers Management Co. With its marble floors andstairways, its one and a half ton crystal chandelier, it’s imposing “Mighty Wurlitzer”theatre organ, and it’s breathtakingly beautiful 1400-seat auditorium, it’s thepremiere showcase as well as the home of The Mansfield Symphony, Miss OhioPageant, Neos Dance, Broadway Series and Mansfield Symphony Youth Orchestra.Haunted HappeningsSeen on A&E’s “My Ghost Story” in 2011. Patrons and employees alike havereported many ghostly encounters over the years. Footsteps have been heard onthe elegant grand staircase and along the dark hallways and twisting corridorsoutside the second floor grand ballroom. Spectral figures have been spotted in thebalcony. Disembodied voices, laughter and even music have been heard comingfrom the theatre – long after the audiences have gone. The projection booth is thepurported haunt of “Pete” – who took up residence at the Renaissance shortly afterhis beloved projector was transplanted here from the demolished Madison Theatredown the street. The wall sconces in the elegant marbled grand salon in the lowerlobby are said to have a mind of their own and, when the building is unlocked in themorning, are often found turned completely upside-down. Whispered voices havebeen heard in their catacomb-like rooms under the stage – and on more than oneoccasion, actors and crew members have seen a shadowy “woman in white”standing in the wings during a performance. The most haunted area of the theatreis the lobby, which was where theatre manager Edward Rafter was murdered in abotched robbery attempt on the night of Oct. 30th, 1929. A man disguised inwomen’s clothing shot Rafter four times and then fled into the night. For overeighty years, witnesses have reported seeing a forlorn Rafter pacing back and forthalong the marble floor– and some have even seen the ghost of his assailant, hidingmenacingly in the darkest corner of the lobby.Haunted Testimonials & Tidbits“We were standing by the front of the stage and I looked up and saw a manstanding along the back wall of the balcony. My friend yelled ‘We need to lock up,you’ll have to leave.’ – and the man just stood there. The man seemed to floatdown the aisle towards the balcony rail, disappearing into thin air as moved. Weboth looked at each other and then raced for the door.”
“I was walking down the long, dark hallway that runs alongside the grand ballroom,when I saw a man in a tan suit emerge from the men’s restroom on the secondfloor. He stopped when he saw me and appeared to be lost, so I asked him if heneeded help – and with that he put on his hat and was gone.”“We were getting ready to make our entrance on stage when we looked across tothe stage left wings. ‘Who is that woman in the white dress,” I asked the girlbeside me, ‘and what is she doing backstage during the show?’. My friend saw hertoo- in fact we both commented later on the elegant full length lace dress she waswearing and the veil of some sort over her face. We watched her for about 30seconds or so and the next thing we knew she disappeared.”“I felt a cold, clammy hand on my arm. I let out a gasp and at the same exactsecond, the light bulb hanging from the ceiling burned out. I tore out of there andmade the stage manager get my things later.”“On many occasions, cast and orchestra members have reported seeing someonepeering at them through the small windows of the projection booth. ‘That’s Pete,’ Ialways tell them. Pete was the projectionist in the old Madison Theatre that theytore down. Pete has also been known to chase people out of the balcony. One latenight I recall hearing him run up behind me as I was leaving the projection booth.I didn’t turn around but just said ‘Okay, Pete, I’m leaving!”“At least 25 times since I’ve worked there, I’ve come into the theatre in themorning to find the wall sconces turned completely upside-down.”“We were locking up one night and turning off the lights in the outer lobby when wesaw what looked like a man watching us from behind the closed inner lobby doors.I yelled to my friend that we’d locked someone inside the theatre. I could see himmoving back and forth behind the glass doors that led to the grand staircase.When my friend got there, we unlocked the door and there was no one there. Myfriend said ‘Oh, that was probably Edward. This is where his office used to be andthis is the spot where he was murdered.’ Back in the 20s, Edward was themanager and was shot during a robbery attempt. He died two days later. Over theyears people say they see him all the time, standing at the back of the auditoriumduring shows – or floating sadly around the spot where he fell, over 80 years ago.”What to ExpectA tour of the Renaissance Theatre is given to participants and known hotspots andparanormal occurrences will be pointed out. Guests then proceed with theirparanormal investigation. Guests can go backstage, the basement area, allthroughout the upstairs ballrooms and even camp out in the bathrooms whereparanormal experiences are heard. Check out “My Ghost Story” for more stories.Schedules, Hours & PricingIndividuals and groups can organize their own private paranormal investigationdate by calling Joe James, Paranormal Investigator at 419-295-5002 orparanormalace@ymail.com. 8:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m. 18 and over.
Mansfield Fire Museum1265 W. Fourth St.Mansfield, OH 44906419-295-5002, Joe James, ParanormalInvestigator419-529-2573, Bobby Shook @ Fire Museumwww.mansfieldfiremuseum.comGhost Rating: 2General Scoop & HistoryThe Mansfield Fire Museum is dedicated tocollecting, preserving & interpreting the artifacts, history & traditions of firefighting.See a turn of the century fire station, hear the antique alarm bell, see the originalparade of hats, browse the many pictures taken of heroic firefighters & get up closeto the firefighting equipment.Haunted Testimonials & TidbitsUnexplained happenings like movement of a side mirror on a fire truck has beenseen to move by an employee, unexplained sounds when there is only one personin the building, lights flickering and shadow people have been reported. Perhapsit’s the artifacts in this museum that make the spirits come alive or a coffin in theattic that was once used at the Ohio State Reformatory.What to ExpectA tour of the Mansfield Fire Museum will be given to participants and knownhotspots and paranormal occurrences will be pointed out. Guests are then welcometo proceed with their paranormal investigation.Schedules, Hours & PricingIndividuals or groups can organize their own private paranormal investigation bycalling Joe James, Paranormal Investigator, at 419-295-5002 orparanormalace@ymail.com. 9:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. 18 and over.License & Liability Release FormClick on the link to print the agreement form for the Mansfield Fire Museum beforeyour investigation. N:\Group Tours\WORD\Haunted\Mansfield Fire Museumagreement.doc.
Mansfield Women’s Club145 Park Ave. WestMansfield, OH 44902419-295-5002, Joe James, ParanormalInvestigatorGhost Rating: 2General Scoop & HistoryOne of the oldest homes in Mansfield (circa 1840),The Mansfield Women’s Club is adorned withornate, historical beauty. Located across thestreet from the haunted Renaissance Theatre.Haunted Testimonials & TidbitsIt still boasts the spirit of Lucricia Hedges wanting to communicate and make herpresence known to you, especially upstairs. Unexplained happenings, unfamiliarsounds, cold air and a feeling of uneasiness in rooms upstairs.What to ExpectA tour of the Mansfield Women’s Club will be given to participants and knownhotspots and paranormal occurrences will be pointed out. Guests are then welcometo proceed with their paranormal investigation.Schedules, Hours & PricingIndividuals or groups can organize their own private paranormal investigation bycalling Joe James, Paranormal Investigator, at 419-295-5002 orparanormalace@ymail.com. 18 and over.License & Liability Release FormClick on the link to print the agreement form for the Mansfield Women’s Club beforeyour investigation. N:\Group Tours\WORD\Haunted\Mansfield Women’s Clubagreement.doc.
Brownella Cottage132 South Union St.Galion, OH 44833419-295-5002, Joe James, ParanormalInvestigator419-468-9338, Amber Wertman @ Brownellawww.galionhistory.comGhost Rating: 2General Scoop & HistoryBrownella Cottage is a restored Victorian mansion of Bishop William Brown, a turnof the century national political and religious leader, complete with originalfurnishings, the Bishop’s library, covered walkways and history museum.Haunted HappeningsSeen on A&E’s “My Ghost Story”. Join us for an evening of history and aparanormal investigation of Brownella Cottage, home of the late Bishop WilliamMontgomery Brown- a once religious man who denounced God and changed hisbeliefs to Communism. He is still believed to walk the halls, the bedrooms and theglass causeway of this 1887 home. The Galion Historical Society representativeswill present a brief history of the home. Guests will utilize paranormal researchequipment as they perform their own investigation of Brownella Cottage!Haunted Testimonials & TidbitsReports of footsteps and sightings of a man wearing black with long white hair haveled some to believe it’s haunted.Schedules, Hours & PricingInvestigations begin at 9pm until ?. Group sizes are limited to a smaller number ofpeople so that everyone may have the best “experience” possible. Contact JoeJames, Paranormal Investigator at 419-295-5002 or paranormalace@ymail.com formore information.License & Liability Release FormClick on the link to print the agreement form for Brownella Cottage before yourinvestigation. N:\Group Tours\WORD\Haunted\Brownella Cottage agreement.doc
Calendar of Events for Mansfield/Richland CountyVisit http://www.mansfieldtourism.com/calendar for additional activities.Overnight PackagesLocal hotels offer special packages for Paranormal & Haunted Investigations.Country Inn & Suites2069 Walker Lake RoadMansfield, Oh 44906www.countryinns.com/mansfieldoh419-747-2227 or 800-456-4000Haunted Prison Experience PackageCall for current price (September 21-October 31, 2012)Large spacious 2 queen or one king bedroom w/microwave/refrigeratorTwo Admissions to the Ohio State Reformatory for the Haunted PrisonHot Breakfast BuffetQuality Inn and Suites500 N. Trimble Rd.Mansfield, OH mansfield.html419-529-1000 or 800-918-9189Haunted Mansfield's Recovery PackageMust bring haunted tickets or receipt to get package 93 double/king or 103 suite (plus tax)Accommodations (1 room) for up to 4 people with 3pm late checkout"Goodie Bag" for up to 2 people includes: Spooky popcorn, chocolate from theSquirrel's Den, Monster Energy drink, Mansfield's own Jones Potato Chips, deluxehot breakfast buffet.Prices subject to change without notice.DISCLAIMERHaunted Mansfield: The attractions that are a part of Haunted Mansfield, and JoeJames (Paranormal Tour Guide) or any other paranormal provider are independententities offering paranormal experiences and are not under the direction of oremployed by the Mansfield/Richland County Convention & Visitors Bureau.Haunted Mansfield is a concept by which interested parties (individual or a group ofvisitors) can learn about all attractions, businesses, etc that have had verifiableparanormal activity and agreed to be promoted via Haunted Mansfield. Thelocations are presented for paranormal investigations and customers can maketheir own conclusions.
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