Ghost Hunting 101 The Basics
What is a ghost? No one is 100% sure what a ghost really is. The main mission of ghost hunters is to find proof that ghosts exist.
Residual Traditional Anniversary Poltergeist Types of Ghosts
Cold spots Drafty or windy areas Unexplainable smells Unexplainable sounds A “Being Watched” Feeling Signs of Ghostly Activity
Cemeteries Historical Locations Houses Churches Hospitals Your own backyard! Where Can I Find Ghosts?
Cedar Hill Cemetery - Newark
Buxton Inn - Granville
Denison University - Granville
Maple Hill Cemetery - Alexandria
Prospect Place - Trinway
Stone Church Cemetery – Dresden
NEVER, EVER go alone! Seek permission for locations on private property. Be respectful – no litter, vandalism Rule out logical explanations first. HAVE FUN!!! Basic Tips
Don’t take photos during rain/snow storms. Ensure camera lens is clean. Keep fingers away from the lens. Tie back hair. Don’t smoke during investigation. Avoid glass/mirrors. Avoid direct sunlight. Take photos when you feel the “being watched” feeling. Ghost Photo Tips
Use the flash at night. Take multiple photos of the same area. Ask permission from the ghost. Ask for the opinion of others. Ghost Photo Tips (cont)
Nemacolin Castle – Brownsville, PA Photo Examples
Zoomed in on the window
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Prospect Place – Trinway, OH
Prospect Place – Trinway, Ohio
Sugar Creek Baptist Cemetery Washington Court House, Ohio
St John’s Cemetery – Worthington, Ohio
Sunset Acre – Bowling Green, Ohio
Wesley Chapel Cemetery – Hilliard, Ohio
Marine Hospital – Savannah, Georgia
Elisabeth’s Grave – Chillicothe, Ohio
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Electronic Voice Phenomenon Recording Ghostly Sounds using a voice recorder. EVP
Ask questions, pausing between each one. Use highest recording level. Use an external microphone. State time/date/location at beginning. Ask simple questions. Don’t talk/whisper while recording. EVP Tips
Questions?