Follow-up report:

This was a tremendously successful event, even though Gavin Cromwell cancelled at the last minute.

I was delighted when I saw the huge number of people who were there to support Hilldale Cemetery, and honored to fill in for Mr. Cromwell.

The Essex County Ghost Project opened the evening with a great welcome and a short discussion about Hilldale Cemetery in Haverhill, Massachusetts, and its importance to the community.

After a brief workshop about ghost hunting in general, we dashed to Hilldale Cemetery, hoping to complete our investigations before the rain began.

Due to the number of participants, we split into groups for our investigations.  Deb O’Leary (of Pelham Paranormal Researchers) led one group and shared her psychic insights.  Deb has quickly become a rising star among New England psychics.

Chris Gentry also provided information using his psychic gifts.   In addition, he discovered a very personal connection to Hilldale Cemetery when he was drawn to the graves of his relatives.  Until then, he had no idea that family members had been interred there.

What made this event especially memorable were the many gifted psychics and sensitives among those who attended it.   Just a few feet from our cars, many people were already sensing energy in what looked like a field.  Then, a local historian explained that our insights were correct; we were standing in the middle of the paupers’ graves, generally unmarked.

Throughout the night, the exchange of information was fascinating.  Each psychic brought his or her unique views to the investigation, and the cooperation was tremendous.  We shared our thoughts about the energy we detected, and the result was a very cohesive picture of each “hot spot” in the Haverhill’s Hilldale Cemetery.

Light rain finally interrupted our explorations (and especially our photography), but the evening had nearly concluded anyway.  As we walked back towards our cars, we were rewarded with a unique sight:  An ice cream truck had arrived!   That was one of the best moments, ever, in my many years of ghost hunting.

We returned to our meeting place, the Sons of Italy hall in Haverhill, and swapped questions, answers and stories.

It was one of the best investigations I’ve ever been on, and the participants made all the difference.

Thanks to everyone who attended, and especially to the team of the Essex County Ghost Project, Deb O’Leary, and Chris Gentry.

The original post for the event follows.

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IMPORTANT UPDATES: Gavin Cromwell had to cancel his appearance at this event.

I’m still teaching tonight’s ghost hunting mini-workshop, and I’m replacing Gavin at the investigation in Hilldale Cemetery.

Also, all proceeds from this event are going directly to the Hilldale Cemetery fund.  I’m donating my time and waiving travel expenses to support this worthy cause.

Here’s the previous announcement, before Gavin had to cancel:

We’re going back to Hilldale Cemetery for a more in-depth investigation!  Join me when I return to Haverhill with the Essex County Ghost Project, Pelham Paranormal Research, and Gavin Cromwell.

We’ll start at 6:00 p.m. with a meal at the Sons of Italy Hall in Haverhill, Massachusetts.

Then, we’ll hear about Hilldale cemetery and the plans for its future.

After that, I’ll teach a brief workshop about ghost hunting.

Next, it’s time for the evening’s main event:  An investigation at Hilldale cemetery with Gavin Cromwell, the Essex County Ghost Project, Pelham Paranormal Research… and me, of course.

Tickets are just $20.

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