our 30th anniversary in 2027!
HAUNTED AMERICA CONFERENCE
30TH ANNUAL EVENT!
JUNE 24-27, 2027
LEWIS AND CLARK COLLEGE
ALTON / GODFREY, ILLINOIS
The Biggest and Best — and Original — Ghost Conference in America Returns in 2027 for our Spectacular Summer Event! New and Returning Speakers on Ghosts, Hauntings, the Paranormal, and the Unexplained — Plus How-to Workshops, Special Events, Haunted Tours, and Much More!
Founded in 1997, this is the conference you don’t want to skip in 2027! Each year is bigger and better than the last, so we’ve pulled out all the stops to educate and entertain you!
DON’T MISS THE SUPERNATURAL EVENT OF 2027!
HAUNTED AMERICA RETURNS TO ALTON, IL!
According to legend, author Mark Twain once called Alton a "dismal little river town," largely thanks to the dark history that the city had already endured prior to its heyday as a thriving river port. Over the last two centuries, Alton has seen more than its share of death, disaster, violence, murder, and even the mayhem of the Civil War. Those events have left a permanent impression on this little town, earning it a reputation as one of the most haunted small towns in America. In 2027, the Haunted America Conference returns to Alton -- the perfect setting for the 30th year of America’s Original Ghost Conference! For generations, Alton has had a history of ghostly sightings, eerie events, and unexplained encounters -- often during our annual conference. Join us this year when you can experience the many hauntings of Alton, Illinois, for yourself!
A “DIFFERENT” KIND OF PARANORMAL EVENT!
Join us in Alton, explore this historic and haunted region, and take part in our weekend events, but remember, this may not be like other ghost conferences that you've attended -- mostly because this is the conference that started it all! Founded in 1997, we set the stage for every event that has followed. This is not some sort of "meet and greet" with "celebrities" who sit at tables so you can pay for autographs -- this is a speaker-based event with presentations, discussions, question and answer sessions, hands-on workshops, tours, and much more!
The Haunted America Conference is always the most fun you'll have at a paranormal event, but we want to make sure that our guests always take away something from the weekend, including research on ghosts and hauntings they won't hear anywhere else, the opportunity to meet ghost enthusiasts from across the country, and the chance to be part of a real community of open-minded individuals with an interest in the unexplained. Whether attending for the first time or returning for another great year, we'll look forward to seeing you in Illinois in June 2027! You won’t be sorry that you’ve come to help us celebrate 30 years of the best ghost conference in the country!
BACK AT LEWIS & CLARK COLLEGE IN 2027!
We’ll be continuing our phenomenal events at the Lewis and Clark College campus in nearby Godfrey, Illinois, in 2026!! With professional audio and video, spacious seating, a unique “Vendor Hall,” and lots more space, this is a fantastic location for the event! We hope to see you back at this location for another great year!
official conference hotel 2027
GREAT RIVERS HOTEL
3559 College Avenue
Alton, Illinois
The Great Rivers Hotel in Alton will be offering a special weekend rate for guests who are attending an "American Hauntings” event! Just call (618) 462-1220 or use the link (available in January 2027) to book your room and enjoy the special rate, free breakfast, and much more. It's the official hotel of American Hauntings in Alton!