Ghost hunters often rely on their research tools. (See my article, Basic tools every ghost hunter must have.) With enough experience, a professional researcher can walk into a room and accurately guess if it might be haunted. (However, most true professionals will admit that their guesswork is not 100% accurate. They’ll keep an open mind…
Month: October 2010
Looking for Ghosts? Start with What’s Weird
Ghost hunting can be a science. We follow precise steps for the best results. What do you do when you first arrive at a site that might be haunted? If you’re smart — and you probably are — you get a sense of what’s where. You do a full walk-through of the site, whether it’s…
How to Talk to an Audience about Ghosts – Checklist
For many years, I’ve spoken to groups of all ages, kinds and sizes. It’s a delight to tell people about this field. I’ve learned a lot about what to say (and what not to say) and when to say it. I hope this checklist helps you when you’re asked to speak in public, too. Remember:…
Franklin NH – Historical Society’s Ghosts
The Franklin Historical Society is located at Webster Place in Franklin, New Hampshire. The building is a Colonial-era home — once the residence of Daniel Webster — with a large Victorian addition. After its years as an early American residence (owned by the Haddock and Webster families, among others), the home was used as an…
Halloween Costume Parties – Ghost Hunting Opportunities
Halloween costume parties can be opportunities to see ghosts. I’m not kidding. Of course, most ghost hunters will be at haunted sites on Halloween. However, if you’re at a potentially haunted site and you’re attending a Halloween costume party, remain very alert. It’s not just a fun social gathering… it’s an opportunity to encounter ghosts….