UPCOMING Dinner Events
HOSTED BY TROY TAYLOR!
AT THE AMERICAN ODDITIES MUSEUM
301 PIASA STREET IN ALTON, ILLINOIS
MARCH 2026
MARCH 13, 2026:
EVENING IN A DARK PLACE
SOLD OUT!
MARCH 14, 2026:
GHOSTS OF THE RIVER ROAD TOUR
SOLD OUT!
MARCH 19, 2026:
THE MUSEUM AFTER DARK
Join Troy Taylor and discover the American Oddities Museum during this private, adults-only evening event! Browse the museum during this eerie and eye-opening event, which includes ghostly tales of the building, some of our more spirited artifacts, and wine or a soft drink to enjoy while you explore! See another side of the museum on this spooky night!
MARCH 20, 2026:
ALTON SEANCE: HOSTED BY TROY TAYLOR
Join us at the NEW 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 and an authentic attempt to reach the spirits present in the building.
MARCH 21, 2026:
EVENING WITH ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Author Troy Taylor presents the true story of Abraham Lincoln and the Spirit World — from his brushes with the supernatural, his premonitions of death, his embrace of Spiritualism, the ghostly funeral train, and his spirited afterlife as one of the most well-traveled ghosts in American history!
MARCH 28, 2026:
AMERICA’S MURDER HOUSES
Author Troy Taylor presents "America's Murder Houses," where the spirits of the past still linger. Go behind the locked doors of both famous and little-known places where murder, violence, and brutal events have left a mark on the places where they happened!
APRIL 2026
APRIL 10, 2026:
GHOSTS OF THE RIVER ROAD TOUR
Join author Troy Taylor for Dinner and Spirits along the Great River Road from Alton to Grafton! The bus departs from the American Oddities Museum, followed by dinner at the Bluff City Grill in Alton and a haunted bus tour along the River Road!
APRIL 11, 2026:
GHOSTS AND GUNS OF WAR
Author Troy Taylor presents “Ghosts & Guns of War,” a journey back in time to explore America's military mysteries, strange happenings, unsolved mysteries, and the spirits that linger on the battlefields of our past.
APRIL 17, 2026:
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 five of our local pubs with resident ghosts that have helped Alton to earn the nickname of "One of the Most Haunted Small Towns in America!"
APRIL 18, 2026:
AMERICAN SIDESHOWS
Author Troy Taylor presents the secret histories of America’s circuses, sideshows, carnival midways, and freak shows! Discover the rise and fall of the big tops, carnivals, sideshows, and a nearly forgotten part of our history that’s been erased by the changing tastes of the American public. It’s going to be an amazing night that will astonish and amaze you!
APRIL 23, 2026:
THE MUSEUM AFTER DARK
Join Troy Taylor and discover the American Oddities Museum during this private, adults-only evening event! Browse the museum during this eerie and eye-opening event, which includes ghostly tales of the building, some of our more spirited artifacts, and wine or a soft drink to enjoy while you explore! See another side of the museum on this spooky night!
APRIL 24, 2026:
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!
APRIL 25, 2026:
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!
MAY 2026
MAY 8, 2026:
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 five of our local pubs with resident ghosts that have helped Alton to earn the nickname of "One of the Most Haunted Small Towns in America!"
MAY 9, 2026:
PUBLIC ENEMIES
Author Troy Taylor presents a thrilling account of American bandits and bank robbers from the 1930s and the ghosts and mysteries they left behind! Exciting and eerie accounts of John Dillinger, Bonnie and Clyde, Baby Face Nelson, the Barker Gang, Pretty Boy Floyd, and more!
MAY 22, 2026:
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!
MAY 23, 2026:
AMERICAN AX MURDERS
Author Troy Taylor presents a look back at some of the nation’s bloodiest murder sprees —from Villisca to Millstadt to San Antonio and Beyond -- and the hauntings that linger in their wake!
MAY 29, 2026:
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 five of our local pubs with resident ghosts that have helped Alton to earn the nickname of "One of the Most Haunted Small Towns in America!"
MAY 30, 2026:
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!
JUNE 2026
JUNE 5, 2026:
SPEAKEASY!
GHOSTS, GANGSTERS & MOONSHINE!
Join author Troy Taylor for a presentation on "Charlie Birger: Life and Crimes in 1920s Illinois," which includes the history of Illinois during prohibition, speakeasies, gangsters, and the hauntings connected to the Gangsters of Southern Illinois! This special night will also include a tasting of Prohibition-themed moonshine for adults only! 21 and Older for this event -- does not include dinner!
JUNE 6, 2026:
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 five of our local pubs with resident ghosts that have helped Alton to earn the nickname of "One of the Most Haunted Small Towns in America!"
JUNE 12, 2026:
GHOSTS OF THE RIVER ROAD TOUR
Join author Troy Taylor for Dinner and Spirits along the Great River Road from Alton to Grafton! The bus departs from the American Oddities Museum, followed by dinner at the Bluff City Grill in Alton and a haunted bus tour along the River Road!
JUNE 19, 2026:
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 five of our local pubs with resident ghosts that have helped Alton to earn the nickname of "One of the Most Haunted Small Towns in America!"
JUNE 20, 2026:
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!
JULY 2026
JULY 10, 2026:
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 five of our local pubs with resident ghosts that have helped Alton to earn the nickname of "One of the Most Haunted Small Towns in America!"
JULY 11, 2026:
THE TRUE STORY OF THE BELL WITCH
Troy Taylor presents the true story of “The Bell Witch” — one of the most frightening tales from American history! It recounts the horror experienced by the Bell family of Tennessee, as an unseen entity attacked and brutalized them for more than four years! It’s the only case in the annals of the supernatural in which a ghost actually murdered one of the people involved! This is a night that will have you keeping the lights on when you get home!
JULY 18, 2026:
GHOSTS OF TOMBSTONE
WILD WEST WHISKEY & WYATT EARP!
Join author Troy Taylor for a presentation on “Wyatt Earp and the Spirits of Tombstone,” a look at the true story of lawman Wyatt Earp, the infamous Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, and the lingering spirits of Tombstone, Arizona, a “town too tough to die.”
This special night will also include a tasting of Western-themed whiskey for adults only! 21 and Older for this event -- does not include dinner!
JULY 24, 2026:
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!
JULY 25, 2026:
EVENING WITH BONNIE AND CLYDE
Troy Taylor presents “An Evening with Bonnie and Clyde,” the true story of the star-crossed couple and their life of fast cars, gunfights, robbery, and romance! Amidst all the bloodshed, danger, and daring, Bonnie and Clyde became legends, leaving behind a troubling legacy of murder, mayhem, and even ghosts. If you love the stories of the outlaws of 1930s America, this is a night you won’t want to miss!
JULY 31, 2026:
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 five of our local pubs with resident ghosts that have helped Alton to earn the nickname of "One of the Most Haunted Small Towns in America!"
AUGUST 2026
AUGUST 1, 2026:
ANNUAL LIZZIE BORDEN DINNER
Troy Taylor presents the true story of the Borden murders in Massachusetts, and offering an in-depth look at the events that have since become one of the most famous crimes in American history! Join us for this year’s anniversary event with NEW material added every year!
AUGUST 7, 2026:
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 five of our local pubs with resident ghosts that have helped Alton to earn the nickname of "One of the Most Haunted Small Towns in America!"
AUGUST 8, 2026:
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!
AUGUST 14 2026:
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 five of our local pubs with resident ghosts that have helped Alton to earn the nickname of "One of the Most Haunted Small Towns in America!"
AUGUST 15, 2026:
IN THE VALLEY OF THE KINGS
Troy Taylor presents “In the Valley of the Kings,” a journey back in time to the opening of King Tut’s Tomb and the mysterious curse that was said to plague everyone involved in its discovery. Was the curse real, or simply mythology? That’s up to you to decide on this special night of the strange, unusual, and the macabre – you don’t want to miss it.
AUGUST 21, 2026:
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!
AUGUST 22, 2026:
THE AMERICAN WITCH
Troy Taylor presents 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! It’s going to be a special night of the strange, unusual, and the macabre – and you don’t want to miss it.
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 bus departs from the American Oddities Museum, followed by dinner at the Bluff City Grill in Alton and 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 five 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!"
Other Ghost Tours from American Hauntings
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SPRINGFIELD HAUNTINGS SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
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HAUNTED DECATUR
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