2006 HAUNTED AMERICA CONFERENCE

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2006 HAUNTED AMERICA CONFERENCE
June 22-25, 2006 -- Haunted Alton, Illinois

This 10th Annual Conference of the American Ghost Society is hosted by Troy Taylor (American Ghost Society) and Ursula Bielski (Chicago Haunts) at the History & Hauntings Book Co. --- 515 East Third Street --- Alton, Illinois (one of the most haunted small towns in America). Price: $50 per person (not including additional fees for after hour events)

This wonderful annual event is the "original ghost conference". This year's conference will feature nationally known authors and speakers on ghosts and the supernatural -- and is not only our biggest and best line-up so far but it marks the 10th anniversary of this fantastic event!

The conference will include workshops and lectures on ghosts and ghost hunting; presentations on paranormal phenomena and investigating the unknown; discussions and question and answer periods; haunted locations and the unexplained; ghost tours and investigations; overnight stays in haunted places; first-hand reports of ghosts and spirits ... and much more! As with each year, attendees will get the chance to gather information about ghosts, hauntings and the unexplained that you won't hear anywhere else; meet other ghost enthusiasts from around the country; network and compare notes with other investigators; and visit Alton, Illinois "one of the most haunted small towns in America". You don't want to miss this --- there's a reason that it's the longest running ghost conference in America!

Some new and returning speakers include:

Rosemary Ellen Guiley (Encyclopedia of Ghosts & Spirits): Presenting the "Ghosts of Angela Webb, a true account of a house that traps the doomed souls of its residents!
Vince Wilson (Ghost Tech): Presents "Ghost Tech", the most commonly misused pieces of ghost hunting equipment and how to use it right!
Keith Age (Louisville Ghost Hunter's Society) presents "Spooked", dealing with the legends and lore of Waverly Hills Sanatorium and the creation of a successful ghost hunting group
Melody Bussey (Ghost Magazine) presenting "America's Haunted Hot Spots", a travel log of some of the most haunted places in America, from the files of GHOST magazine!
C. T. Thieme (Chicago Hauntings) presents the "Ghost Research Workshop" on Friday night during the conference, including 17 years of formal and informal investigations into the paranormal!
Len Adams (History & Hauntings Tours) hosts the new "Son of Strange Stuff" on Friday night, the interactive conference intro that allows guests to offer their own stories and investigations -- along with Len's own twisted and often hilarious forays into the supernatural!

The Haunted America Conference is known every year for offering some of the most unique after hours events possible. Check out the listings below. Spots are very limited for all of them, so be sure to get registered as early as possible to guarantee your spots (First come-First served basis)! For more information about the after hours events and prices go to: http://www.prairieghosts.com/afthrs.html

Thursday Night: History & Hauntings Ghost Tour of Alton / 7 pm (with Len Adams)
Friday Night: Ghost Research Workshop / 9:30 pm (with C.T. Thieme)Also Friday: Paranormal Investigation of the First Unitarian Church / 9:30 pm (with Len Adams)
Saturday Night: History & Hauntings Dinner Tour / 7 pm (with Troy Taylor, Ursula Bielski & John Winterbauer)
Also Saturday: Overnight Investigation of the Meridian Coffee House / Starts at midnight! (all night, includes breakfast)

Registration for this event is now available. If you are interested in going, register online or call Toll-Free at 1-888-446-7859. Seating will be limited. So, register early! Click here for more information about the conference.

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