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28-04-2025
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Footage could show latest evidence of famous Evansville ghost
EVANSVILLE – The latest potential evidence of a famous Evansville ghost surfaced earlier this month, when a door at Willard Library appeared to open and close on its own. The library posted security footage of the incident to its Facebook page Friday morning. Timestamped April 17 around 5:45 p.m., the video shows a lower-level entrance near the elevator. No people are in frame, and the glass on the door provides a clear view of the outside, proving no one is around. The door suddenly cracks open. It shuts just as quickly. The post notes that it happened about 15 minutes after staff left for the day and locked – and alarmed – all the doors. The library claims it has footage of employees double-checking the entrances before they left. 'Important note: The alarm system will not arm unless all doors are properly latched,' the post reads. Later that night, as director George Carter returned to Willard to work after-hours, he received a call from the alarm company that an open door had 'triggered the system.' 'The director informed them he was already on-site and would investigate,' the post reads. 'When he checked the door in question, it was still securely locked. Upon reviewing the security footage, this is what he discovered.' Although Willard's post doesn't mention her by name, commenters were quick to evoke the Grey Lady: the famed specter that's supposedly haunted Willard since at least the late 1930s. Unquestionably the most famous poltergeist in the city's history, she's attracted everyone from SyFy's 'Ghost Hunters' to renowned psychic Lorraine Warren, who went on to depicted by Vera Farmiga in 'The Conjuring' franchise. The library maintains 24-hour 'ghost cams' in its children's section for anyone who wants to catch her in action. And over the years, patrons and employees alike have reported vaporous taps on the shoulder; mysterious falling books; chairs shoved away from desks while no one is around. Berry Global employees next door have even seen the library elevator climbing and falling on its own throughout the night. A few years ago, two Willard staffers were watching surveillance footage when they spotted a woman who appeared to be wearing a costume: a long, gray dress and veil. 'They were kind of keeping an eye on her and she just dissipated into thin air,' Arrika Taylor, Willard's adult services librarian, told the Courier & Press in 2021. 'Disappeared right in front of their eyes.' No veiled specter can be seen in the latest footage. Some commenters blame the wind. But it would have to be a stiff breeze to jostle a latched, locked door. This article originally appeared on Evansville Courier & Press: Footage could show latest evidence of famous Evansville ghost
Yahoo
11-03-2025
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Trans Alleghany Lunatic Asylum announces 2025 opening date
WESTON, (WBOY) — One of West Virginia's most popular historic landmarks is getting ready to open to the public for the 2025 season. The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, known for its dark and mysterious past during its operation between 1864 and 1994, has become a hot spot for history lovers and paranormal hunters alike, offering several different tours and hosting multiple events throughout the year. In 2025, the location will open for the season on March 29. The location has also been featured in several paranormal television shows, including both 'Ghost Hunters' and 'Ghost Adventures', as well as Discovery's 'Expedition X'. History Over Horror: What life was really like inside the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum Tours offered at the asylum include: 1st Floor North Tour (45 min), which explores the maximum-security wing, Arts & Crafts, and auxiliary buildings and gives information on treatments, patient and staff life, and the architecture of the asylum. 1st Floor South Tour (45 min), the oldest section of the hospital built by Virginia and West Virginia. You can hear stories from the Civil War and learn about architecture details and patient experiences. Criminally Insane Tour (45 min) This tour takes place in the Forensics Building, where you'll hear escape stories and learn about the admissions process for the criminally insane. (Recommended as a supplemental tour) Daytime Paranormal Tour (90 min) This tour gives you a taste of the paranormal without the nighttime chills, taking you to four of the most active areas inside the 242,000-square-foot asylum. Guests must stay with their guide. Four Floor+ Tour (90 min) One of the most comprehensive history tours, you can explore the asylum's 130-year history, including treatments, construction, and life inside the wards. This tour involves multiple flights of stairs and covers nearly a mile of walking. No elevators are available. VIP Asylum Tour (90 min, Wednesdays & Saturdays Only) A one-of-a-kind guided tour through the Kirkbride Building, led by experienced guides with no fixed script. Dive into history, the paranormal, Civil War stories, and medical treatments—tailored to your group's interests. Tours begin at noon on Tuesday through Friday and Sundays, and 10 a.m. on Saturdays. The gates open an hour before the first tour, and registration begins a half an hour before. No reservations are required, but spots are secured on a first-come, first-served basis. Private tours are available by reservation, discounts are offered for groups with 15 or more guests, and buses and pets are welcome. You can learn more on the asylum's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
