Journey Into the Haunted Paranormal Investigaton @ Beattie Mansion in MO

Locals call it the house on the hill, but the Beattie Mansion is also known as one of the most haunted places in the city — or perhaps anywhere else.

Siting solemnly atop a hill and surrounded by a huge rock wall at 1120 Main St., the structure has served many functions through the years. It has been a refuge for the city’s homeless, its aged and its orphaned.

Local psychic Mary Ann Podrasky believes with the mansion’s history of housing distressed souls, some of the spirit and misery of those displaced and unwanted people is left inside the structure today, manifesting in strange occurrences and events.

“It’s known to be very haunted — voices, strange photographs, odd lights, a lot of sounds. I myself have heard a lady humming,” Podrasky said.

When the Beattie Mansion was built in 1854, it was the home of Armstrong and Eliza Beattie.

Armstrong was the city’s first banker and became mayor in 1857. He was elected four more times and holds the distinction of being the only person to serve as mayor of St. Joseph five times.

Armstrong died in 1878 after a sudden bout of cholera. Eliza died two years later. Since the couple didn’t have any heirs, their home was sold to the Ladies Union Benevolent Association, where it became known as a “home for the friendless.” It provided shelter for the area’s homeless and distressed population.

In 1895, the house was converted into the Memorial Home for the Aged. In 1995, LUBA needed more modern facilities for its residents and moved the aged home to another location. After that, the building was temporarily used as a group home for the mentally ill and substance abuse addicts.

The building was sold to private owners in 2004, with plans to turn it into a bed and breakfast facility.

During attempts to renovate the mansion, numerous contractors experienced paranormal activity and many refused to return. They reported hearing disembodied voices and seeing shadowy figures and full body apparitions.

A paranormal team was brought in, and it found that Eliza was the most prominent spirit in the house. She is said to roam the second floor of the building guarding the halls. Also on the second floor is a room that houses at least one child spirit who has been heard laughing and yelling.

The first-floor kitchen also is a ghost hot spot with various shadowy child-size and adult-size apparitions waking through the kitchen.

The basement is reportedly the most haunted place in the building. It’s said to house a male entity who has been seen walking the hallways and laughing. That spirit reportedly likes to taunt visitors as well.

Podrasky said that people shouldn’t be concerned about evil spirits when delving onto the paranormal. The Beattie Mansion may be haunted but that doesn’t mean its evil, she said.

“This is not a place where evil is contained, it’s not a place you should fear you should have an open mind towards the history and he true facts and see for yourself,” Podrasky said.

Several ghost-hunting teams and TV shows have featured the Beattie Mansion.

“If you take in the history and take in the current, I think you’ll see that the worlds do overlap,” she said.

Source: Alonzo Weston News-Press Now

This is a truly haunted locationand has been featured on TLC's Paranormal Lockdown Season 3 Episode 8.

Come join us as we investigate this 18,000 square ft Mansion....if you dare!!!!!

Twenty five tickets will be available for this event with the option to "add-on" the extended full overnight experience. The Mansion is 18,000 square ft so there is plenty of room for everyone to split up during free roam time over the 3 floors and have plenty of space.

Schedule:

7 :30 - 8pm - Check In

8 :00pm - Introduction and outline for the evening

8 :20pm - Let the investigation begin!!!!

2 am - Event ends unless you have the add on for the full overnight experience

8 am - Event ends for full overnight experience guests

We will begin the evening with a series of group investigations mixed with brief breaks followed by "free roam" time where you can break off and investigate as you wish the remainder of the evening.

Never been on a paranormal investigation before???? NO problem!!!! We love welcoming new investigators and sharing knowledge on even the most basic things you need to know to begin investigating!!!! We also have a small variety of basic equipment you can check out to use during the free roam session too so if you do not have any equipment, no worries! We got you!

If you have your own equipment you would like to bring to use, please do so.

Light snacks and beverages will be provided to all guests. If you have something particular you would like to bring (energy drinks, ect.) feel free to bring those. No alcoholic beverages are allowed. All food and drinks must be consumed in the kitchen area of the Mansion throughout the night.

Areas of the Mansion can get cold, even this time of year. The key is to bring layers ;) so come prepared for that!

There is a functioning indoor restroom ;) That is a luxury in alot of these locations so definitely wanted to note that!!!!!

In addition to the Overnight Experience add on... we have a few additional "add-on" items available as well. Our Paranormal Music Box and K2 meters. If you purchase these as part of your ticket package, your item(s) will be available for you to pick up at check in. If you'd like more information on either of these items or would like to order in advance and have it shipped check out our Etsy Shop @ www.journeyintothehaunted.com We will have a small selection of in stock items from our shop available for purchase at the event as well.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out!

All ticket sales are FINAL!

We are excited to share this location and investigation with you!

* MUST BE 16 YEARS OLD TO ATTEND AND ALL ATTENDEES MUST SIGN A WAIVER AT CHECK-IN FOR BOTH JOURNEY INTO THE HAUNTED AND BEATTIE MANSION. PLEASE NOTE ADDITIONAL RULES SET FORTH BY BEATTIE MANSION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: "NO DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OUIJA BOARDS, OR RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES" IN THE MANSION OR ON THE PREMISES - IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS ASK BEFORE PURCHASING TICKETS AS ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL!!!! *

* BRING A flashlight, and if you'd like to have a folding chair or stool so you do not have to sit on the floor all night and be prepared to have some fun and get your spooky on! *

Event Venue

Beattie Mansion, 1120 Main Street, Saint Joseph, United States