Welcome to the Springfield Ghost Society 

Updated on5/23/2009

Check out the Investigations page.  Several NEW investigations have been added.  We're asking for your response on the evps from one of the investigations.  Let us know what you think!

Have you always wanted to find answers to that secret deep down question, "Do ghosts really exist?"  Beginning February 1st, 2009 membership will be open and you can get your chance to find your answers.  If you're interested in working with others trying to find proof that ghosts exist and you're interested in helping other people cope with unexplained happenings then this group is for you.  Download the membership application and mail it to the address at the bottom of the form (age requirement enforced).  Meeting dates are listed on the calendar.
 

The purpose of this group is to evaluate and investigate reports of paranormal activity in the central Illinois area. We are all in this group for one reason, the need and desire to learn more about the unknown.

Not for the faint of heart!

Here are some pictures taken at the Virgil Hickox house.
Pictures from DebbieL

Pictures taken by Melissa Campbell

Report,EVPs and video clip by Barb Leveque
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EVP1, EVP2
Video Clips

Pictures and video clips by Craig
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Video Clips
 

Here are a some video clips taken at the Virgil Hickox House
 

What would YOU do if you confront a ghost????

Are you interested in Ghost Tours in Springfield Illinois?  Contact Garret Moffett at 217-502-8687 or call Tinsley's at 217-525-1825.  Find out more information on tours, reservations and prices at www.SpringfieldWalks.com.  Lisa, a member of the Springfield Ghost Society will be your tour host for the Haunted Dead Walk. Springfield Walks is endorsed by the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau. 

Garret Moffett, Proprietor

 Are you interested in UFO phenomena?   Want more information to join Illinois MUFON and/or International MUFON?  If you'd like to be involved in this phenomena please click here to leave me a message.  Illinois MUFON is looking for more members to help follow-up with the many sightings reported in Illinois.

Wedding Reception Ghost

These pictures have been submitted by a person who wishes to stay anonymous.  The place these pictures were taken is also anonymous.  It is known that these pictures have not been edited.  It's the best ghost photo I've seen yet.  A person was taking photos of the room before a wedding reception.  The first picture you see is picture #21 on the roll.  It looks normal.  The second photo is #23 on the roll.  Just in case you're wondering...no one turned that chair around.   Looks like this person was not going to be left out.

Normal Picture

Paranormal Picture

This picture has been submitted to me by Heather VanHyning.  The building in the picture was built in the 1800s and in the past was a church/school house.  It since has been remodeled into a home.  Heather lived in the home in the past and during that time heard voices, laughter and doors slamming.  She doesn't live there any longer but decided to visit this building to see if it might still have unusual activity.  The picture that you see is one of many that she took around the place.  Do you think someone was greeting them at the door?

Ghost or something else...

The following picture was submitted to me by Lori Kerr.  Lori, her husband and Brad Cundiff believe they have captured three ghosts at the McPike Mansion in Alton, IL in this picture.   Lori and I both agree it seems as if the spirit is definitely upset about something. perhaps their presence?  Send me an email to give your opinion on the picture.  I'll share your opinions with Lori.
(Look below the picture for Lori's explanation of the picture)

To enlarge click on picture

Following is an explanation of the picture by Lori:

This picture was taken in 2003 ( I believe) when my husband and I went to Alton, Illinois with my brother and some girlfriends. My husband is a professional photographer and he took this picture.  We had a role of 27 exp..........4 pictures only showed up on the whole role of film. This picture was taken right in front of the "sunroom"..........we went from cold to completely dead cold!  If you look through the picture, you can see the sunroom and windows in the background.

Steve Giddings, a Springfield Ghost Society member took the above McPike Mansion picture, enhanced it and made it into a movie to show, through enhancement, the features of the shape.  Thanks Steve!

 Watch the McPike Video.

More photos of the McPike Mansion submitted.  The person who submitted the following pictures swear they are authentic, no changing of pictures.  Use your own judgement.

Here's a photo submitted to me by Ben Pritchard.  The following is his explanation of the picture:

This picture was taken at the Phil Lesh & Friends show at Bonnaroo 2008 and was submitted to me by Ben Pritchard.  This is what he had to say,  "I accidentally had the flash turned on in this shot, so it was completely by chance that I got this photo. Everyone I've shown this picture to has noticed the strange image that appears to be in the smoke at the right of the picture. What do you think???"  Email your opinion

Here is a link for the Springfield Ghost Society member list.  It is for SGS members only and is password protected so if you want to access it you'll need to contact me for the password.  The password will change periodically.

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