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

08/01/2026

Yesterday, we took a drive to Historic Fremont County Jail and did and overnight investigation! We had a good time, lots of laughs. Very cool location. We will be going back again!

07/30/2026

Hello, Paranormal Friends!

My name is Erin, and I am honored to step into the role of Paranormal Manager for the Benton County Historical Society. I also serve as the Society's Secretary.

I've been fascinated by the paranormal since I was a child, but I never really had the opportunity to get involved until I attended one of the events Katie and Josh hosted a few years ago. Since then, I've had the privilege of helping with every event, and my daughter and I have also enjoyed investigating several other locations. One of my favorite parts of this community is hearing about others' experiences and sharing our passion for the paranormal.

I also wanted to take a moment to address something important. While I truly look forward to meeting new people through investigations, I do not accept friend requests from people I don't personally know on my private Facebook account. This is simply a personal boundary to help protect my daughters' privacy and my own. Please don't take it personally if I don't accept your request.

If you have any questions, would like to book an investigation, or want to learn more, please feel free to reach out through our website, email or facebook. I look forward to meeting many of you at future investigations!

07/29/2026

As of today, our chapter as Paranormal Tours Managers has officially come to an end.

Five years ago, we never could have imagined where this journey would take us. Together, we helped build something truly special, not just paranormal tours, but a community of people brought together by a shared love of history, the unexplained, and the stories that make the Horridge House so unique.

To everyone who booked an investigation, attended an event, volunteered your time, shared your experiences, or simply supported us along the way, thank you. You trusted us to be part of unforgettable nights, and we are incredibly grateful for every friendship, every laugh, every eerie experience, and every memory we’ve made together.

A special thank you to the Benton County Historical Society for believing in our vision and allowing us the opportunity to help grow paranormal tourism at the Horridge House. It has truly been an honor.

While this chapter is ending, our love for the Horridge House, its history, and this amazing community will always remain. We leave knowing the foundation we’ve helped build will continue, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making the last five years some of the most rewarding and unforgettable of our lives.

With gratitude,

Josh & Katie Hopkins ❤️

07/26/2026

7pm tonight!!

07/23/2026

Who will be watching The Paranormal Files episode this Sunday (the Horridge House Episode)!?!? We are excited to see what they caught!

07/20/2026

We are happy to announce that Erin Stancel will be taking over the paranormal investigations at the Horridge House! Erin has been a longtime supporter of the paranormal events, and joined the Board of Directors in 2024. Erin now serves as the Secretary of the Board, and will do a great job stepping into this role! We plan to have a full transition by August 1st!

Over the next few weeks, I will be helping Erin transition into the Paranormal Tours Manager role.

Thank you everyone for the overwhelming support for Josh and I's decision to step down. As mentioned before, this was not an easy decision, but we are doing what is right for our family and being there 100% for our kiddos! We hope to pop in and out every once in a while when we have time :)

07/10/2026

After much thought and consideration, Josh and I have made the difficult decision to step down as the Paranormal Tours Managers of the Horridge House.

Over the last five years, we have poured our hearts into helping build something truly special. The friendships we have made, the people we have met, and the incredible opportunities and experiences we’ve had along the way are memories we will cherish forever.

This was not an easy decision, but with our busy family life and commitments, we feel we can no longer dedicate the time and attention that this role deserves.

Over the coming weeks, we will be transitioning out of our roles. Once a final plan is in place, we will share more information regarding our final day and how paranormal investigations can be booked moving forward.

We want to sincerely thank everyone who has supported us, attended events and investigations, volunteered their time, shared their stories, and believed in the vision of paranormal tourism at the Horridge House over these past five years. Your support has meant more to us than words can express.

While we may be stepping away from this role, we encourage everyone to continue supporting the Benton County Historical Society and to keep visiting the spirits of the Horridge House.

Thank you for an unforgettable five years.

With gratitude,

Katie & Josh Hopkins

PS - any investigations currently booked will be honored. As of right now, nothing is changing with booking investigations.

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!

Address

612 First Avenue
Vinton, IA
52349

Website

https://bchsparanormaltour.wixsite.com/paranormal

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