Old jails are arguably some of the most haunted places in existence. I mean, think about it – not only did they house violent, angry souls, but all of that negative energy has also been allowed to fester behind locked doors throughout all the years of the building’s abandonment.
The Historic Anderson County Jail is no exception, and you have the opportunity to meet the spirits yourself on March 31. Become a paranormal investigator for a night while you’re locked inside a place absolutely crawling with ghosts. You’ll conduct seances, vigils, and use all the high-tech equipment you see on ghost hunting TV shows in order to connect with the souls that have moved on to another world.
Countless staff members and visitors alike have reported hearing whispering, footsteps, feeling as if they were being watched, and even seeing apparitions out of the corner of their eye! If you want to connect with these otherworldly beings yourself, keep reading to find out how you can do just that.
The jail was originally constructed in the 1800s, a fact that isn’t too hard to believe after looking at its dilapidated exterior. It was renovated in the 1930s before being converted into a juvenile detention center in the ’80s. A few years later, it was shut down and wouldn’t see the light of day until 2013.
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Hosted by Haunted Rooms America, the ghost hunt begins with the team briefing everyone on the basics of ghost hunting and why this jail in particular is the perfect place to investigate paranormal activity.
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Throughout the night, you’ll conduct seances, use high-tech equipment to communicate with spirits, take a keepsake booking photo, and even sleep in a cell…if you aren’t too afraid to shut your eyes, that is.
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With all the deaths that occurred here over the years, it only makes sense that an immense amount of negative energy would be pent up inside - especially since the doors were shut for so many years. Even if you’re a skeptic, this just might change your mind completely.
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Check out this spooky investigation that Just Paranormal conducted last year to get an idea of what you’re in for:
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Tickets are $99 and can be purchased here.
Have you ever been to the Anderson County Jail? Is it as haunted as people say it is?
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