The Horridge House at BCHS Paranormal Tours

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The Horridge House at BCHS Paranormal Tours

Official page of the Benton County Historical Society Paranormal Tours. Offering paranormal investigations of the Horridge House.

06/05/2026

The Horridge House has plenty of weekend availability this summer for Overnight Paranormal Investigations!

Gather your friends, family, or fellow paranormal enthusiasts and spend the night exploring one of Benton County's most intriguing historic locations. Whether you're an experienced investigator or simply curious about the unexplained, the Horridge House offers a unique opportunity to investigate after dark and see what mysteries may be waiting.

🕓 Investigation Hours: 4:00 PM – 10:00 AM

💲 $150 for up to 5 people
👥 Additional guests: $35 per person
📌 $50 deposit required at the time of booking

Weekend dates are filling, but we still have several available throughout the summer. Don't miss your chance to experience the Horridge House after hours!

To reserve your investigation or learn more visit our website!

https://bchsparanormaltour.wixsite.com/paranormal/booking

05/31/2026

We were so excited to welcome The Paranormal Files crew out to the Horridge House recently! What an amazing group! They are so kind and incredibly professional! Can’t wait to see how their investigation went! You can catch it on their YouTube Channel once it is released! We will post the link as well!

05/10/2026

We have some shoutouts and big thank you’s to make!

The event was a success because of these people, and every year it’s always a great time!

Thank you to our Special Guests, Josh Heard and Richard Estep, Author! Your insight, experience and kindness always make an event the greatest time! My stomach still hurts from laughing all weekend!

My hubby, Josh and Cory and Tia Lollman. Your support and willingness to help wherever needed always makes the day run smooth and helps to keep me in line!

Meg Liles (Lil Meg’s Kitchen ) the snacks were incredible and just what we needed before looking for some spirits!

Kat Armstrong and Will Armstrong, your support over the last 4 years has been incredible. The investigations are always so enjoyable for the guests because of you. Your approach to investigating is always impressive too! You are great teachers!

To the guests, you are what help keeps history alive! Your support for the historical society but also respect for history is why we do what we do! I appreciate every single one of you!

Thank you so much to all. The event wouldn’t be as fun and successful without you!

This was possibly the last big event that we host, so thank you again for making it memorable!

- Katie Hopkins (BCHS Paranormal Tours Manager)

05/09/2026

Join us today!!

After Hours: The Haunted Experience is finally here!

Join us starting at 2:00 PM at the Tilford Elementary Auditorium for special guest presentations from Richard Estep, Author and filmmaker & paranormal investigator Josh Heard. Hear their stories, insights, and experiences from the world of the paranormal!

Then, at 7:00 PM, head over to the Vinton Train Depot for our “Summon the Spirits” Snack Station 🍪✨ featuring complimentary treats from local favorite Lil Meg’s Kitchen !

✨ Best part? These events are FREE and open to the public!

Don’t miss an unforgettable day of mystery, history, and the paranormal, we’ll see you there!

05/04/2026

👻 Who’s ready for THIS Saturday, May 9th?! 👻

After Hours: The Haunted Experience is almost here!

Join us starting at 2:00 PM at the Tilford Elementary Auditorium for special guest presentations from Richard Estep, Author and filmmaker & paranormal investigator Josh Heard. Hear their stories, insights, and experiences from the world of the paranormal!

Then, at 7:00 PM, head over to the Vinton Train Depot for our “Summon the Spirits” Snack Station 🍪✨ featuring complimentary treats from local favorite Lil Meg’s Kitchen !

✨ Best part? These events are FREE and open to the public!

Don’t miss an unforgettable day of mystery, history, and the paranormal, we’ll see you there!

04/30/2026

We’re just 9 days away from After Hours: The Haunted Experience! 👻✨ Saturday, May 9th, 2026!

Get ready for a day filled with fun, mystery, and ghost stories you won’t forget!

🕑 Kick off the day at 2:00 PM at the Tilford Elementary Auditorium with our Special Guest Presentations featuring Richard Estep, Author and Josh Heard (Malvern Manor). Presentations will begin every hour on the hour, with the final session at 4:00 PM featuring a Special Guest & Host Panel including Richard Estep, Josh Heard, Josh & Katie Hopkins, and Cory & Tia Lollman.

🌙 Then at 7:00 PM, join us for the Summon the Spirits Snack Station! Enjoy complimentary treats from Lil’ Meg’s Kitchen along with water, coffee, and tea. This is the perfect chance to mingle with our special guests and fellow paranormal enthusiasts who love all things that go bump in the night.

🎉 Best of all — these events are FREE and open to the public!

Don’t miss out… the countdown is on!

04/18/2026

Had a great time chatting with Nash, Gabe and Ekko from Local Legends! Excited to see what they caught while investigating at the Horridge House! Great group of guys! Check them out!

04/15/2026

We’re excited to welcome back Paranormal Exposures as our investigation volunteers for After Hours: The Haunted Experience! 👻🔦

Their passion, professionalism, and dedication to uncovering the unknown make them an incredible part of this event, and we couldn’t be happier to have them return!

As always, thank you guys for your support!

04/14/2026

Raise your hand if you're joining us on May 9th for After Hours: The Haunted Experience! 🙋‍♀️🙋🙋‍♂️ If you're not sure yet, it's okay, you have plenty of time to decide, as the presentations and snack station are free and open to the public!

Get ready for a day you won’t forget—packed with history, mystery, and all things paranormal! 👻✨

✨ Special Guest Presentations featuring Richard Estep, Author and Josh Heard
🕑 Kicks off at 2:00 PM with presentations every hour
🕓 Final session at 4:00 PM
📍 Tilford Elementary School

Dive into fascinating stories, real experiences, and expert insight into the paranormal, no registration needed. Just show up and enjoy!

🍪 Summon the Spirits Snack Station
🕖 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Vinton Train Depot

Swing by for some spooky treats, connect with fellow paranormal fans, and chat with our special guests! Snacks provided by Lil Meg’s Kitchen !

📅 Save the date—you won’t want to miss this!

Address

612 First Avenue
Vinton, IA
52349

Website

https://bchsparanormaltour.wixsite.com/paranormal

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