Paranormal enthusiasts who want to rub elbows with ghosts will have the perfect opportunity at the Lewis County Historical Museum in the month of May. During that time, the museum is sponsoring three fundraising events focused on the building's well-documented ghostly activity.
On May 2, the museum will host paranormal tours in the museum. Tours are by reservation only and start every hour, beginning at 6 p.m. The cost of the tours is $10, and each lasts for two hours.
Members of South Sound Paranormal Research, a group that has investigated the hauntings at the museum since 2007, will lead the tours, which will feature stories about the museum's ghosts, visits to the most haunted hot spots in the building, and evidence the team has collected over the years. Karen Frazier and Patty Valdez, authors of “Pioneer Spirits: Investigating the Haunted Lewis County Historical Museum,” will also be on hand to share stories and sign books.
At 6-9 p.m. on May 16, the museum and South Sound Paranormal Research will hold a paranormal investigation, guiding a small group of participants to use the team's equipment and methods to engage in hands-on paranormal research. Participants will meet and investigate with Jay Verberg, from the SyFy television show, “Ghost Mine.” Space is limited, and tickets cost $35.
Finally, at 4-7 p.m. May 30, internationally known psychic William Becker, of Paranormal Insights, will hold a psychic development class at the museum. During the class, Becker will help participants learn to develop their own psychic intuition. The cost of the class is $35.
People wishing to participate in both the psychic development class and the May 16 investigation can purchase tickets for the two events together as a package deal for $60.
All events require reservations, and proceeds directly benefit the Lewis County Historical Museum. Purchase tickets online at LewisCountyMuseum.org, or call (360) 748-0831.
