UPCOMING Dinner Events
HOSTED BY TROY TAYLOR!
AT THE AMERICAN ODDITIES MUSEUM IN ALTON, ILLINOIS
SEPTEMBER 2025
SEPTEMBER SOLD OUT EVENTS!
SEPTEMBER 19: DOWNTOWN PUB CRAWL — SOLD OUT!
SEPTEMBER 20: DOWNTOWN PUB CRAWL — SOLD OUT!
SEPTEMBER 27: GHOSTS OF THE RIVER ROAD TOUR - SOLD OUT!
OCTOBER 2025
OCTOBER 4, 2025:
THE ALTON SEANCE
THE HISTORY OF SPIRIT COMMUNICATION
Join author Troy Taylor at the American Oddities Museum as he kicks off the evening with a multimedia presentation on the history of spirit communication from the Victorian era to today, followed by a real-life seance in the museum. If you've ever been curious about methods to speak with the dead -- and want to experience them for yourself -- this is the night for you!
OCTOBER 18, 2025:
AN EVENING IN A DARK PLACE
Join author Troy Taylor for dinner and true accounts of history’s sinister strangers and terrifying hauntings. It’s often been said that supernatural entities don’t really hurt anyone — but what about when they do? From malevolent spirits to demonic attackers to vengeful poltergeists, you’ll be sleeping with the lights on after this one! It’s a night of scary stories of ghosts, bizarre entities, and weird manifestations and you’ll want to bring someone with you to hold your hand!
OCTOBER 30, 2025:
DOWNTOWN ALTON HAUNTED PUB CRAWL
Join "Haunted Alton" author Troy Taylor for a walking tour of downtown that reveals not only the haunted history and true crime stories of Alton's riverfront, but also visits at least six of our local pubs that are home some of the resident ghosts that have helped Alton to earn the nickname of "One of the Most Haunted Small Towns in America!" Discover how Alton's turbulent past has created the hauntings today and explore our dark history of spirits, scandals, and sins!
OCTOBER 31, 2025:
AMERICAN HAUNTINGS’ HOUDINI SEANCE
Join author and host Troy Taylor at the American Oddities Museum in the Mineral Springs Hotel in Alton for this special Halloween event as we continue the tradition of attempting to contact the spirit of one of the great magicians and illusionists who ever lived! On Halloween night of 1926, Harry Houdini stepped through the curtain from this world to the next, promising that if it was possible to reach out from beyond the grave — he would do so! Over the years, there have been many attempts to reach Houdini in the next world — and despite several close calls — his spirit has remained elusive. Will this finally be the year?
OCTOBER SOLD OUT EVENTS:
OCTOBER 3: DOWNTOWN PUB CRAWL — SOLD OUT!
OCTOBER 10: DOWNTOWN PUB CRAWL — SOLD OUT!
OCTOBER 11: DEVIL CAME TO ST. LOUIS DINNER — SOLD OUT!
OCTOBER 17: GHOSTS OF THE RIVER ROAD TOUR — SOLD OUT!
OCTOBER 24: DEVIL CAME TO ST. LOUIS DINNER — SOLD OUT!
OCTOBER 25: GHOSTS OF THE RIVER ROAD TOUR — SOLD OUT!
NOVEMBER 2025
NOVEMBER 1, 2025:
DOWNTOWN ALTON HAUNTED PUB CRAWL
SOLD OUT!
NOVEMBER 7, 2025:
DOWNTOWN ALTON HAUNTED PUB CRAWL
Join "Haunted Alton" author Troy Taylor for a walking tour of downtown that reveals not only the haunted history and true crime stories of Alton's riverfront, but also visits at least six of our local pubs that are home some of the resident ghosts that have helped Alton to earn the nickname of "One of the Most Haunted Small Towns in America!" Discover how Alton's turbulent past has created the hauntings today and explore our dark history of spirits, scandals, and sins!
NOVEMBER 7, 2025:
ESTES METHOD EXPERIMENT
AMERICAN ODDITIES MUSEUM
Join investigators from America Hauntings as they seek evidence of hauntings and spirits using the modern technique known as the Estes Method. If you’ve ever wanted to come face-to-face with authentic haunted relics – and take part in paranormal experiments with them – this is your chance!
NOVEMBER 8, 2025:
GANGS OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
Join Troy Taylor for dinner and a night of gambling, bootleg liquor, guns, ghosts, Charlie Birger, the Shelton Brothers, and more! Discover the story of rival gangsters, bloodshed, booze, murder, mayhem, and ghosts. If you have a fascination with the bloody history of Illinois, this is a night you don’t want to miss!
NOVEMBER 14, 2025:
DOWNTOWN ALTON HAUNTED PUB CRAWL
Join "Haunted Alton" author Troy Taylor for a walking tour of downtown that reveals not only the haunted history and true crime stories of Alton's riverfront, but also visits at least six of our local pubs that are home some of the resident ghosts that have helped Alton to earn the nickname of "One of the Most Haunted Small Towns in America!" Discover how Alton's turbulent past has created the hauntings today and explore our dark history of spirits, scandals, and sins!
NOVEMBER 15, 2025:
THE AMERICAN WITCH
Join author Troy Taylor for dinner and a chilling journey back in time to explore the history of witchcraft in America! From the Salem witch trials to how folk magic came to our country and became something uniquely American after arriving on our shores! Hex murders, Appalachian witchcraft, Voodoo, Hoodoo, and more!
NOVEMBER 21, 2025:
GREAT RIVER HAUNTINGS TOUR
Join Troy Taylor for Dinner and Spirits as we travel from Alton to Grafton during our NEW tour of the River Road! Departing from the Mineral Springs, we seek out the mystery of the region -- including the Piasa Bird, eerie places, and haunted houses -- before arriving at the Pere Marquette Lodge for their famous fried chicken dinner!
NOVEMBER 22, 2025:
EVENING WITH THE ST. LOUIS EXORCISM
Join Troy Taylor for the UNCENSORED, true story of the 1949 St. Louis Exorcism! In this updated and eye-opening presentation, he reveals the full story for the first time, uncovering shocking details that have never been told before. UPDATED AND UNCENSORED!
DECEMBER 2025
DECEMBER 5, 2025:
GHOSTS OF THE RIVER ROAD TOUR
Join author Troy Taylor along the Great River Road from Alton to Grafton! The evening begins with dinner at the Bluff City Grill in Alton, followed by a haunted bus tour along the Great River Road. Discover the tales of history and hauntings along the Mississippi River with dark tales, eerie locations, and a stop for drinks at one of Grafton's legendary haunts!
DECEMBER 6, 2025:
EVENING WITH EDGAR ALLAN POE
Join author Troy Taylor for dinner and a chilling look at the mysterious and macabre writer, Edgar Allan Poe, his tragic life, unexplained death, and lingering hauntings. What happened during the last days of Poe’s life, when he disappeared for seven days and was found senseless and sick? Who saw him last? Where was he buried? And does his ghost still walk today? Find out during this mysterious and macabre night!
DECEMBER 12, 2025:
EVENING WITH THE ST. LOUIS EXORCISM
Join Troy Taylor for the UNCENSORED, true story of the 1949 St. Louis Exorcism! In this updated and eye-opening presentation, he reveals the full story for the first time, uncovering shocking details that have never been told before. UPDATED AND UNCENSORED!
DECEMBER 13, 2025:
THE SPIRITS OF CHRISTMAS
THE DARK SIDE OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Join author Troy Taylor for dinner and a journey back in time for a holiday tradition of terror! Discover the eerie customs of the past, the Christmas monsters that haunted the dreams of our ancestors, and ghostly tales of holiday season tragedies, murders, and disasters that have left lingering spirits behind!
DECEMBER 14, 2025:
LAST DAY AT THE MINERAL SPRINGS EVENT
Join the American Oddities Museum for our final day before the big move! This is a PRIVATE event with a limited number of tickets sold that will include a last visit to the Mineral Springs space, a FREE book bag for all attendees, a book signing, a special sale, and a presentation on AMERICA’S HAUNTED HOTELS at 3:00 PM, which will include the history and hauntings of the Mineral Springs!
Get your tickets NOW, celebrate with us, and help support the move to our NEW location in Alton!
JANUARY / FEBRUArY 2026
SPECIAL EVENT - DEAD OF WINTER 2026!
FEBRUARY 6, 2026:
VIP EVENT AT THE NEW AMERICAN ODDITIES MUSEUM
Join Troy Taylor at the new location of the American Oddities Museum and spend an evening with the lingering spirits of the building, along with a guided tour of the new museum by Troy Taylor, free drinks and snacks, and a DEAD OF WINTER 2026 shirt!
FEBRUARY 7, 2026:
ANNUAL DEAD OF WINTER FOOD DRIVE EVENT
Join American Hauntings for the 27th Annual Dead of Winter Event — held each year in Alton, Illinois, this year at Franklin Lodge! Spend the day celebrating the spooky winter season of ghosts, hauntings, folklore, and legends while also supporting a great cause! So, join us at Franklin Lodge for this FREE daytime event! You’ll have the chance to be chilled by presentations on ghosts, hauntings, and the unexplained, meet speakers and authors, browse the vendor room, and make this one of the best days you’ll have all winter!
FEBRUARY 7, 2026:
DEAD OF WINTER AFTER HOURS EVENT
THE DEVIL CAME TO ST. LOUIS
THE TRUE STORY OF THE 1949 EXORCISM
HELD AT FRANKLIN LODGE IN ALTON
AFTER THE DAYTIME EVENT - 6:00 PM
Join Troy Taylor for the UNCENSORED, true story of the 1949 St. Louis Exorcism! In this updated and eye-opening presentation, he reveals the full story for the first time, uncovering shocking details that have never been told before. UPDATED AND UNCENSORED!
TOURS HOSTED BY TROY TAYLOR!
GHOSTS OF THE RIVER ROAD DINNER TOUR! Join author Troy Taylor for Dinner and Spirits along the Great River Road from Alton to Grafton! The evening begins with dinner at the Bluff City Grill in Alton, followed by a haunted bus tour along the River Road!
SEE THE SCHEDULE ABOVE!
GREAT RIVER HAUNTINGS DINNER TOUR!
Join author Troy Taylor for Dinner and Spirits as we travel from Alton to Grafton -- but with different stories and locations from our other River Road Tour — then dinner at the Pere Marquette Lodge for their famous, family-style fried chicken dinner! SEE THE SCHEDULE ABOVE!
DOWNTOWN ALTON HAUNTED PUB CRAWL
Join Troy Taylor for a walking tour of downtown that reveals not only the haunted history and true crime stories of Alton's riverfront, but also visits at least six of our local pubs that are home some of the resident ghosts that have helped Alton to earn the nickname of "One of the Most Haunted Small Towns in America!"
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SPRINGFIELD HAUNTINGS SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
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HAUNTED DECATUR
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