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?