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American Ghost Walks on Shark Tank
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American Ghost Walks on Shark Tank

American Ghost Walks showcased their haunted history tours on Shark Tank’s Halloween episode, bringing spooky storytelling to a national audience

October 25, 2023Read →
Wiscasset Ancient Burial Ground: History, Hauntings & Legends
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Wiscasset Ancient Burial Ground: History, Hauntings & Legends

Explore the eerie history, hauntings, and legends of Wiscasset Ancient Burial Ground. Discover the mysterious past of this haunted cemetery in Maine.

October 11, 2023Read →
The Hauntings of the Medieval Torture Museums in Los Angeles and Chicago
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The Hauntings of the Medieval Torture Museums in Los Angeles and Chicago

Uncover the chilling haunted history behind LA and Chicago’s Medieval Torture Museums—where paranormal objects meet real crime and ghostly legends still linger.

September 6, 2023Read →
The Psychic Legacy of Upton Sinclair
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The Psychic Legacy of Upton Sinclair

Explore the psychic research and labor activism of Upton Sinclair in Chicago’s haunted past. Discover more with FS Guides’ ghost tours. American Ghost Walks.

August 30, 2023Read →
An Oily Residue: The Haunting of the Peabody Estate at Mayslake
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An Oily Residue: The Haunting of the Peabody Estate at Mayslake

Discover the chilling tales and mysterious hauntings at Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook. From ghostly piano music to unexplained encounters since 1995.

August 20, 2023Read →
Did we catch a ghost on camera at the Baker House in Lake Geneva?
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Did we catch a ghost on camera at the Baker House in Lake Geneva?

The Baker House in Lake Geneva is known for its hauntings and paranormal encounters. Learn about the eerie ghost stories tied to this historic location.

August 15, 2023Read →
Who are the Lizard People of Los Angeles?
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Who are the Lizard People of Los Angeles?

Explore the eerie 1930s legend of the Lizard People, buried gold tablets, and ancient tunnels beneath Los Angeles. Theories or truth? You decide.

August 6, 2023Read →
Paranormal Plantation: The Haunting of The Myrtles
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Paranormal Plantation: The Haunting of The Myrtles

Explore the eerie Myrtles Plantation, one of Louisiana’s most haunted sites. Discover chilling Myrtles ghost stories and join expert ghost tours with American Ghost Walks.

August 1, 2023Read →
When Nandor Fodor Came to Minneapolis
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When Nandor Fodor Came to Minneapolis

Nandor Fodor, famed paranormal investigator, conducted notable research in Minneapolis. Discover his groundbreaking work and its impact on paranormal studies.

July 26, 2023Read →
The Custom House
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The Custom House

Step into the eerie past of Chicago’s Custom House—its rise, fiery fall in 1871, and the ghostly whispers that still lingers.

July 19, 2023Read →
Milwaukee Ghosts - The Dark Past of Milwaukee City Hall
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Milwaukee Ghosts - The Dark Past of Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee City Hall is steeped in ghostly legends and a dark past. Discover the haunted history and paranormal tales behind this iconic building.

July 19, 2023Read →
Milwaukee City Hall Ghosts: Uncovering the Dark Past
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Milwaukee City Hall Ghosts: Uncovering the Dark Past

Milwaukee’s City Hall has been the heart of government in Wisconsin’s biggest city since construction on it was completed in 1895. It was the tallest building in the city up until 1973. The building’s height and its huge open atrium style of design is the key to a horrifying and gruesome chapter in the building’s past.

July 19, 2023Read →

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