👻 Haunted America Conference 2025 – The Nation’s Premier Supernatural Event
📅 Date: June 26–29, 2025
📍 Location: Lewis and Clark College, Godfrey, Illinois
🏨 Official Hotel: Great Rivers Hotel (formerly Best Western Premier), 3559 College Avenue, Alton, IL
🎟 Tickets: Register Now
Step into the haunted history of Illinois and explore the dark folklore, ghost hunting techniques, and supernatural legends that make this one of the most talked-about events in paranormal investigation. The Haunted America Conference 2025 brings together leading ghost hunters, demonologists, cryptid researchers, and paranormal psychologists for an immersive weekend of discovery, education, and ghostly encounters.
Whether you’re a seasoned paranormal investigator or simply intrigued by the mysteries of the afterlife, this conference offers exclusive workshops, real ghost hunts, and firsthand accounts of true hauntings. Meet the experts behind some of the most famous haunted locations, learn how to conduct EVP research, and participate in sessions on spiritualism, mediumship, and black mirror scrying.
🔮 Ghost hunting isn’t just for TV—experience it firsthand at this unparalleled supernatural conference!
📅 Haunted America Conference 2025 Schedule
Thursday, June 26, 2025 – Pre-Conference Events
📍 Mineral Springs Hotel, 301 East Broadway, Alton
- 7:00 PM: Night Behind the Museum: Secret Stories of the American Oddities Museum
- 7:00 PM: Alton Ghost Tours – Walking Tour of Haunted Alton
Friday, June 27, 2025 – Conference Kickoff
📍 Lewis and Clark College, 5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey, Illinois
- 1:00 PM: Early Check-in & Vendor Room Opens
- 4:00 PM: Welcome by Conference Host Troy Taylor
- 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Strange Stuff with Luke Naliborski & Len Adams
- 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM: Dark Folklore & Appalachian Witchcraft with the Three Appalachian Witches
- 9:00 PM: Vendor Room Closes
🎟 After-Hours Paranormal Events (Reservations Required)
- 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM: Estes Method Experiment with Lisa Krick – American Oddities Museum
- 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM: Ghost Hunts at McPike Mansion, Franklin Lodge, and Cheney Mansion
Saturday, June 28, 2025 – Main Conference Day
📍 Lewis and Clark College, 5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey, Illinois
- 8:00 AM: Vendor Room Opens
- 8:45 AM: Welcome Session with Troy Taylor
- 9:00 AM – 6:15 PM: Speaker Presentations & Paranormal Investigation Panels
- 1:30 PM: Annual Raffle Drawing
🎟 Exclusive Nighttime Events
- 7:00 PM – 9:45 PM: Haunted History of Illinois – Alton Bus Tour
- 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM: Supernatural Investigations at Historic Haunted Locations
Sunday, June 29, 2025 – Farewell Events
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast with Troy Taylor – Haunted Legends & Paranormal Q&A
🗣 Featured Speakers & Bios
🔹 Troy Taylor – Haunted America Conference Host
Troy Taylor is the leading authority on ghost hunting techniques and haunted history. As the author of over 150 books on the supernatural, host of the American Hauntings Podcast, and founder of this conference, his knowledge of paranormal investigation and true hauntings is unparalleled.
Youtube: The Paranormal History of the United States | Meet Historian Troy Taylor
🔹 Richard Estep – Paranormal Investigator & TV Personality
With over 35 books on ghost hunting and true hauntings, Richard is a familiar face on shows like Haunted Hospitals and Paranormal 911. His expertise spans paranormal psychology, fear studies, and EVP research.
Youtube: In Search of Demons – Richard Estep
🔹 Erin Taylor – Paranormal Therapist & Author
Bridging psychology and hauntings, Erin explores the connection between trauma and the supernatural. Her books Sleeping Among Spirits and Strange Colorado examine how ghostly encounters shape our mental and emotional well-being.
Youtube: The Haunting – Erin Taylor Interview
🔹 Jim Willis – Expert in Demonology & Cryptid Research
Jim has spent over 35 years researching the occult, demon folklore, and cryptozoology. His upcoming lecture will cover Mothman, Bigfoot encounters, and modern exorcisms.
Youtube: JIM WILLIS | ANCIENT HISTORY, ESOTERIC RELIGION, SPIRITUAL DNA, GIANTS, AND THE AKASHIC FIELD
🔹 Lisa Krick – EVP Researcher & Estes Method Specialist
Lisa is a pioneer in spirit communication, specializing in black mirror scrying and paranormal psychology. Her Estes Method session at the conference is one of the most anticipated events.
Youtube: Meet Erin Taylor and Lisa Krick – Paranormal Research Symposium Speaker Series
🎙 Topics Covered at Haunted America Conference 2025
- Ghost Hunting Techniques – Traditional methods vs. modern paranormal investigation equipment
- Cryptozoology & Strange Creatures – Investigating Bigfoot, Mothman, and other cryptid encounters
- Demonology & Dark Folklore – Myths, legends, and real exorcism cases
- EVP Research & Spirit Communication – The Estes Method, ghostly voices, and afterlife recordings
- Supernatural Locations & Haunted History of Illinois – Famous haunted houses, poltergeist activity, and true ghost stories
- Folk Magic & Witchcraft – Appalachian witchcraft, moon rituals, and ancestral spells
- Paranormal Psychology – The science of fear, shadow figures, and poltergeist manifestations
🏨 Where to Stay Near the Haunted America Conference 2025
The Great Rivers Hotel serves as the official lodging partner for this year’s event. Previously known as Best Western Premier, this newly rebranded hotel offers special discounted rates for conference attendees. Some of the After Hours events, including the Sunday morning breakfast with Troy Taylor, will take place here.
📍 Address: 3559 College Avenue, Alton, IL
🌐 Website: Great Rivers Hotel
For an even more haunted overnight experience, visitors can book a stay at the Beall Mansion, known as one of the most haunted hotels in Illinois. Paranormal activity reported at this historic estate includes phantom footsteps, shadowy figures, and disembodied whispers. Guests can explore the Victorian-style mansion while experiencing the eerie ambiance that has made it famous among ghost hunters.
📍 Address: 407 E. 12th St, Alton, IL
🌐 More Info: Beall Mansion Website
For those seeking a comfortable yet conveniently located option, The Atrium Hotel on Third provides modern amenities, free breakfast, an indoor pool, and shuttle services. It is a short drive from the conference venue, making it a great choice for guests who want a relaxed stay while still being close to the paranormal action.
📍 Address: 201 S. 3rd St, Alton, IL
🌐 Reservations: Atrium Hotel Alton
📜 Haunted & Historic Sites in Alton, IL
Alton is often called one of the most haunted towns in America, making it the perfect location for the Haunted America Conference. Paranormal investigators and history enthusiasts will have the chance to visit some of its most infamous supernatural hotspots.
👀 McPike Mansion is one of the most notorious haunted locations in Illinois, with a dark history tied to paranormal sightings, spectral voices, and unexplained shadows. It has been featured in multiple paranormal documentaries and is a prime ghost hunting destination for those attending the conference.
📍 Address: 2018 Alby St, Alton, IL
🌐 Explore More: McPike Mansion Website
🏚 Mineral Springs Hotel, home to the American Oddities Museum, is another must-visit location. Once a luxurious spa, it is now famous for ghostly apparitions, strange noises, and haunted artifacts. Many visitors report encounters with spirits inside the museum, especially near the historic spirit boards and paranormal relics on display.
📍 Address: 301 East Broadway, Alton, IL
🌐 Learn More: Mineral Springs Haunted Tours
⚰️ The Confederate Prison Site is a historic Civil War landmark believed to be haunted by the restless spirits of Confederate soldiers who perished there. Numerous reports describe phantom figures, disembodied voices, and the sensation of being watched while walking through the grounds. This eerie location is a must-see for those interested in both history and the supernatural.
📍 Address: Alton, IL
🌐 More Details: Haunted Alton History
🔮 The Curiosity Museum’s Talking Board Exhibit is a special attraction at the Haunted America Conference, featuring over 200 spirit boards dating back to the early 1900s. This exhibit showcases historical Ouija boards, rare occult artifacts, and documented cases of spirit communication. Some of the boards are rumored to be haunted, offering a chilling experience for those curious about the mystical history of divination tools.
📍 Location: Vendor Hall, Haunted America Conference
🌐 Find Out More: American Hauntings Conference Site
🎟 Secure Your Spot at Haunted America Conference 2025!
The Haunted America Conference 2025 is your chance to experience ghost hunting firsthand, meet paranormal experts, and uncover the chilling history of haunted locations across the country.
📍 Register Now: Get Your Tickets Here
🏨 Stay at the Official Hotel: [Great Rivers Hotel, Alton, IL]
👻 Don’t miss out—this event sells out every year!
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