Paranormal Investigation at the Former Dunham Sanatorium!

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 am UTC-04:00

Arts Center at Dunham | Cincinnati

Eerie Excursions
Publisher/HostEerie Excursions
Paranormal Investigation at the Former Dunham Sanatorium!
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Dunham Recreation Center
Guided Paranormal Investigation with Free Roam Option
Cincinnati, Ohio
Join Eerie Excursions for an EXCLUSIVE paranormal investigation at the Dunham Recreation Center, a location often referred to as Cincinnati’s version of Waverly Hills. Formerly the Dunham Tuberculosis Hospital and Cincinnati Tubercular Hospital, this historic site carries more than a century of medical, military, and human history. much of which investigators believe still lingers today.
Now operating as a theater, portions of the original underground tunnel system remain intact beneath the building, offering a unique opportunity to investigate a location layered with both visible history and hidden spaces below.
Event Experience & Schedule
Investigation Duration: 6 Hours
Investigators: TBD
Time: 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Optional Upgrade:
Stay until 2:00 AM by adding the Exclusive Hour at checkout
Only 10 Exclusive Hour upgrades available - You Must purchase a full price ticket to purchase this add on.
Group Size:
Strictly limited to 15 guests
Guests will begin the night with a historical overview, followed by guided access to key areas of the building, tunnels, and surrounding grounds. After the walkthrough, guests are free to investigate at their own pace, either alongside our experienced investigators or independently throughout the property.
A History Steeped in Illness, War, and Loss
Opened in 1897, Dunham served as the first municipal tuberculosis hospital in the United States, spanning over 115 acres and housing more than 600 patients at its peak. Long before the hospital existed, the land nearby was used as an Potter’s Field, where an estimated 10,000 victims of cholera and other disease outbreaks were buried.
The site also functioned as a Civil War hospital camp, adding yet another layer of trauma, care, and human presence. The hospital officially closed in 1973, but many believe the energy tied to decades of illness, treatment, and loss never truly left the grounds.
Paranormal Activity & Investigator Experiences
Reports from investigators and visitors at Dunham include:
Voices, coughing, and footsteps heard within the underground tunnels, historically used to move patients, supplies, and the deceased
Shadow figures and disembodied conversations reported in former treatment and occupational spaces
Electronics malfunctioning inside the auditorium, with figures seen along the balcony
Strange reflections and apparitions appearing in mirrors within dressing rooms
Apparitions of Civil War soldiers and EVPs captured across the grounds
Activity here is not isolated to one area. It is spread across decades of use and multiple buildings, making Dunham a deeply layered investigation site.
Ticket & Payment Plan Information
We offer a payment plan option for this event if paying the full balance upfront is not possible.
Due to venue reservations, staffing, and travel requirements, all payments are non-refundable for any reason.
Come Out to this Exclusive Eerie Excursions Location
Dunham is not a polished or over-investigated location. It is raw, historically dense, and rarely opened for paranormal exploration.
If you’re looking for a Cincinnati paranormal investigation that combines medical history, underground tunnels, and unexplored ground, this is a location you don’t wait on.
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Arts Center at Dunham, 1933 Dunham Way, Cincinnati, OH 45238-3053, United States

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