Strange Spirit Paranormal

09/04/2025

I'm doing a little research on the previous owners of Historic Rainworth Lodge in Gettysburg, PA. It was reportedly where Gen. Rodes staged prior to the battle and a field hospital.

There were other interesting characters associated with the site such as Oscar Shaw (1887-1967), a star of stage, radio and film.
In 1913, Shaw toured Europe with a Vaudeville act for a year. After he returned to The States, he starred in several productions at the Princess Theatre before moving into film. In 1929, he starred in the Marx Brothers film, Cocoanuts.

I even found a site where you can listen to songs he had recorded. I will put the link in the comments. It could always be used by future investigators to stimulate activity. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery in town. Perhaps, when I go back, I will play the recordings at his gravesite.

I was told that Shaw installed the first inground pool in Pennsylvania and threw parties at the site. I sure hope I get to hear from him in review!

08/26/2025

Ha! I do that as a living person passing by the Ghost Tours here in Salem! You would not believe some of the crazy made up stories I hear every night!

08/26/2025

I have recently become aware that I neglected to post photographs taken at Rainworth Lodge in Gettysburg, PA. This location served as a staging ground for Confederate Gen. Rodes and was purportedly utilized as a field hospital. Subsequently, it was acquired by the family of a prominent English naturist and later inhabited by a renowned actor. I know I'm going to enjoy this research!

08/17/2025

The team is already gearing up for next year! We've just confirmed The Savannah Theatre. There's so much history in this area. I can't wait to return!

Learn more about the oldest continually-operating theater in the United States.

08/08/2025

Last night was a great investigation at Ohio State Reformatory with Strange Spirit Paranormal! Cannot wait to go back already!

08/06/2025

Pennhurst pics before we set up. Jackie was our tour guide and she was wonderful.

08/06/2025

Arrived at the 1888 schoolhouse in Bellville, OH before our investigation. Looking forward to a chill night around the fire before investigating OSR tomorrow. Bonus! They have Highland Cows and we can get pics with them ❤️❤️❤️

Only over 20 mins from OSR, I recommend it if you're planning a visit.

08/04/2025

Pics from last night's investigation at Pennhurst State School

08/02/2025

The team is on the road and ready to meet up with our friends at D&M Paranormal for their 10th Anniversary trip. We are staying at historic Rainworth Lodge in Gettysburg for 4 nights. Oh yeah, there's a few side trips to Pennhurst Asylum and Ohio State Reformatory (my 4th time - 5th if tours count!).

We're sadly missing our buddy, Deb. Get well soon!

✔️1758 Farm✔️1798 cabin✔️Summer home of Broadway star and Hollywood actor✔️Lodge to the son of Well Known British Naturalist

08/02/2025

Spike pods are back! Save on multi-packs when you deploy an army of these palm-sized Spike modules to cover your entire investigation area. Choose the sensor to suit the claims, flick them on and go investigate!

07/07/2025

I've been playing around with a video program. Here's a short video from a past investigation. The inmates at Old Bleckley County Jail were chatty. I found some really interesting facts during research. I hope to follow up with a few personal stories.

I'm still learning, so be nice!

I recorded our initial tour of the first floor cells

05/22/2025

Some pics of a recent trip to Pioneer Village in Dade City with my friends at Spectral Researchers of Central Florida. Couldn't help but enjoy myself!