TOURS WITH TROY TAYLOR
WINTER AND SPRING 2026-2027
SPIRITS OF CHRISTMAS DINNER TOUR!
GHOSTS OF THE RIVER ROAD
DECEMBER 11, 2026!
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 and heads to dinner at Bluff City Grill, followed by a haunted bus tour along the River Road. Discover the history and hauntings of Grafton, with dark tales, eerie locations, and a stop for drinks at one of Grafton's legendary haunts!
GHOSTS OF THE RIVER ROAD DINNER TOURS (SEE DATES BELOW)
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 and heads to dinner at Bluff City Grill, followed by a haunted bus tour along the River Road. Discover the tales of history and hauntings with dark tales, eerie locations, and a stop for drinks at one of Grafton's legendary haunts!
GREAT RIVER HAUNTINGS DINNER TOUR! (SEE DATES BELOW)
Join author Troy Taylor for Dinner and Spirits as we travel by bus from Alton to Grafton along the Great River Road, seeking out the spirits, legends, and lore of the region! Departs from the American Oddities Museum and is a full night of stories of ghosts and hauntings and strange tales of murder, mayhem, and monsters. Includes dinner at haunted Pere Marquette Lodge for their famous, family-style fried chicken dinner!
ALTON HAUNTINGS DOWNTOWN PUB CRAWL (SEE DATES BELOW)
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!" Stories you won't hear on any of our other tours -- 21 and older only!
MUSEUM EVENTS WITH TROY TAYLOR
REMAINDER OF 2026
NOVEMBER 7, 2026:
EVENING WITH H.H. HOLMES
THE TRUE STORY OF ONE OF AMERICA'S MOST SINISTER SERIAL KILLERS
Troy Taylor presents the true story of infamous serial killer H.H. Holmes, who created a “Murder Castle” in Chicago during the 1893 World’s Fair and lured an unknown number of victims to their deaths! Discover the horrific life and crimes of Holmes, who was dubbed the “Monster of 63rd Street",” and explore the legends that have followed in his wake, from his alleged ties to Jack the Ripper to the “Holmes Curse.” This is a night of history, horror, and hauntings that you don’t want to miss!
NOVEMBER 13, 2026:
AMERICAN MURDER HOUSES
TRUE STORIES OF HAUNTED CRIME SCENES
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! On this unsettling night, Troy will take you in search of houses where such tragedies occurred and where those incidents left a lingering haunting behind. This is one of the most chilling events we’ve ever offered, so you don’t want to miss it!
NOVEMBER 14, 2026:
EVENING WITH EDGAR ALLAN POE
Troy Taylor presents a look at the mysterious and macabre writer, his tragic life, unexplained death, and lingering hauntings. Delve into the strange and bizarre world of Edgar Allan Poe, from his early life to his tragic marriage, his insane grief, his dramatically failed career, his links to an unsolved murder, and the mystery of what happened to the writer in the days before his unsolved death. We’ll explore all this and more on this special night of mystery and madness!
NOVEMBER 21, 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!
DECEMBER 5, 2026:
KRAMPUS DAY AT THE AMERICAN ODDITIES MUSEUM!
Join us for this FREE daytime event at the American Oddities Museum as we welcome the arrival of Krampus, the sinister sidekick of St. Nicholas! Stop by for photos and meet Krampus! Book signing with author Troy Taylor! FREE gift wrapping for any books purchased that day from the museum bookstore!
OPEN 12-5 PM
DECEMBER 5, 2026:
EVENING WITH THE LEMP FAMILY
Troy Taylor presents the true story of the history and hauntings of the Lemp brewing family of St. Louis! The story of the Lemp family has become the stuff of legend, but the true story of their lives has become a confusing mix of myths, misconceptions, folklore, and outright lies – until now. Discover the REAL story of the Lemp family, their historic mansion, and the truth behind the hauntings for which the family has become famous over the last century! UNCUT AND UNCENSORED!
DECEMBER 12, 2026:
SPIRITS OF CHRISTMAS
THE DARK SIDE OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON
In centuries past, it was the Christmas season when families gathered around the fire to tell ghost stories. This year, join author Troy Taylor for a private dinner and 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! Want to experience something different this season? This is the event for you!
AMERICAN ODDITIES MUSEUM EVENTS
WITH TROY TAYLOR WINTER - SPRING 2027
JANUARY 16, 2027:
BLACK DAHLIA: THE TRUE STORY
Troy Taylor presents the story of Elizabeth Short, the infamous “Black Dahlia",” and will offer an in-depth look at her murder, which has become one of the most famous unsolved crimes in American history. Follow in Beth’s footsteps after her arrival in Hollywood and in the footsteps of the detectives who followed the hundreds of leads in pursuit of her killer! Examine the suspects, delve into the rumors, and discover the hauntings that linger in the wake of her death. This is an eerie night you won’t want to miss!
JANUARY 23, 2027:
DINNER WITH THE DONNER PARTY
Troy Taylor presents the True Story of the Donner Party, a look at the brutal journey of America’s most infamous pioneers. Most of us know how the story ends, but we don’t know the events that led them to that point, the horrific occurrences that left them stranded at Truckee Lake, the daring rescue attempts, the desperate starvation that led to the eating of human flesh, and finally, the hauntings they left behind. Bring an appetite and don’t miss this special night!
JANUARY 30, 2027:
MARDI GRAS SPEAKEASY!
Celebrate Mardi Gras season at the American Oddities Museum Speakeasy with New Orleans classic cocktails and then Troy Taylor as he presents the history, hauntings, legends, and lore of the most haunted city in America! Journey back in time and discover the spirited history of the city and delve into the ghostly tales that have taken root in the French Quarter and across the city – from haunted houses to spirit-infested hotels, bars, buildings, and more!
FEBRUARY 12, 2027:
DINNER UNTIL DEATH DO US PART
Join Troy Taylor for an eerie evening of “Love Gone Wrong” in honor of St Valentine’s Weekend — a strange night of love, murder, and insanity – for the most romantic time of the year. Discover stories like of murderous couples, violent ends, “lonely hearts killers,” wronged lovers, spurned partners, murderous revenge, and more than a handful of ghosts that linger behind. It’s a special night with your significant other that you simply don’t want to miss!
JANUARY 19, 2027:
SEX AND THE SUPERNATURAL
Join author Troy Taylor for another night of our Dinner & Spirits series of events! This eerie night will include a catered dinner at the American Oddities Museum. After dinner, author Troy Taylor will be presenting the dark and strange story of sex and the supernatural through the ages, from sex magick to Satanism, to demons, vampires, poltergeists, spirits, gods, and monsters! This is not an event for the faint of heart or the easily embarrassed, which is why it’s open to guests 18 and over ONLY!
FEBRUARY 20, 2027:
SINISTER SPEAKEASY!
Join Troy Taylor at the American Oddities Museum for a sinister night of America's most famous poisoners and enjoy a selection of deadly cocktails -- if you dare! Thrill to a presentation of history, horror, legends, and lore of some of the most infamous poisoners in history -- men and women who killed for power, greed, revenge, and madness and left a string of victims and lingering spirits in their wake. It's a night that will make you question everything you eat -- or drink -- and you don't want to miss it!
FEBRUARY 27, 2027:
THE VALLEY OF THE KINGS
THE TRUE STORY OF THE “CURSE OF THE PHARAOHS”
Troy Taylor presents a journey back in time to the opening of King Tut’s Tomb and the mysterious curse that was said to plague everyone involving 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.
MARCH 6, 2027:
THE BELL WITCH - THE TRUE STORY
Troy Taylor presents the true story of “The Bell Witch” — one of the most frightening tales from American history. The story of the Bell Witch is one of the most bloodcurdling — and best documented — stories in our history and recounts the horror experienced by the Bell family of Adams, Tennessee, as an unseen entity attacked and brutalized them for more than four years! This is a night that will have you keeping the lights on when you get home at night! You don’t want to miss this night of terror!
MARCH 12, 2027:
IN A DARK PLACE
Author Troy Taylor presents 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!
MARCH 13, 2027:
THE DEVIL CAME TO ST. LOUIS
TRUE STORY OF THE 1949 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!
MARCH 20, 2027:
EVENING WITH H.H. HOLMES
THE TRUE STORY OF ONE OF AMERICA'S MOST SINISTER SERIAL KILLERS
Troy Taylor presents the true story of infamous serial killer H.H. Holmes, who created a “Murder Castle” in Chicago during the 1893 World’s Fair and lured an unknown number of victims to their deaths! Discover the horrific life and crimes of Holmes, who was dubbed the “Monster of 63rd Street",” and explore the legends that have followed in his wake, from his alleged ties to Jack the Ripper to the “Holmes Curse.” This is a night of history, horror, and hauntings that you don’t want to miss!
SPECIAL “GOOD FRIDAY” EDITION!
MARCH 26, 2027:
THE DEVIL CAME TO ST. LOUIS
TRUE STORY OF THE 1949 EXORCISM
Troy Taylor presents the true and uncensored story of the infamous St. Louis Exorcism of 1949! The exorcism that took place in St. Louis, Missouri, has become one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in American history. But is the story so mysterious because of the events that occurred -- or because so much of the story has been kept secret over the years? It’s been hard to know what’s truth and what’s fiction in this case — until now! UNCUT AND UNCEDNSORED!
APRIL 3, 2027:
DINNER WITH THE LEMP FAMILY
Troy Taylor presents the true story of the history and hauntings of the Lemp brewing family of St. Louis! The story of the Lemp family has become the stuff of legend, but the true story of their lives has become a confusing mix of myths, misconceptions, folklore, and outright lies – until now. Discover the REAL story of the Lemp family, their historic mansion, and the truth behind the hauntings for which the family has become famous over the last century! UNCUT AND UNCENSORED!
APRIL 10, 2027:
ABRAHAM LINCOLN - THE HAUNTED PRESIDENT
Troy Taylor presents the true story of Abraham Lincoln and the Spirit World — from his brushes with the supernatural, his premonitions of death, embrace of Spiritualism, the ghostly funeral train, and his spirited afterlife as one of the most well-traveled ghosts in American history! This will be a night of haunted history that you don’t want to miss!
APRIL 23, 2027:
GHOSTS & GANGSTERS SPEAKEASY
Join author Troy Taylor for the history of Illinois during Prohibition, speakeasies, gangsters, and the hauntings of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre! This special night will also include a tasting of Prohibition-themed whiskeys, plus the haunting of Al Capone — and other gangland ghosts of the Windy City — as we delve into the underworld of jazz, bootleg liquor, rattling Tommy guns, crime, corruption, and “one-way rides” during a night that you won’t soon forget!
MAY 1, 2027:
THE AMERICAN WITCH
TRUE STORY OF AMERICAN FOLK MAGIC
Join author Troy Taylor for 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 -- ripped from the pages of Troy's book, ONE NIGHT IN SALEM! It’s going to be a special night of the strange, unusual, and the macabre – and you don’t want to miss it.
MAY 8, 2027:
AMERICAN MONSTERS
Troy Taylor presents a night that reveals that there may be more out there lurking in the woods than you can possibly imagine. From the beginning of America’s recorded history, settlers, pioneers, now modern-day residents have claimed to have encounters with monsters – Bigfoot, Mothman, Mo-Mo the Monster, the Jersey Devil, Thunderbirds, the Hopkinsville Goblins, and many others. It seems hard to believe that such creatures could be lurking out there in the woods and fields of present-day America and yet, what if they are? You’ll find out the true stories behind the legends on this chilling night!
MAY 15, 2027:
AMERICAN CULTS
MURDER, MAYHEM & TAKING UP SERPENTS
Troy Taylor presents true and uncensored accounts of the strangest and most horrific cults and sects from American history. It’s a frightening collection of American weirdness that reveals the darkest side of humanity and the depths to which innocent people can be led in the name of religion. This is a night that is not for the faint of heart — attend at your own risk!
