SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
some events & speakers are subject to change
THURSDAY, JUNE 26
7:00 PM: Night Behind the Museum: Secret Stories of the American Oddities Museum
at the Mineral Springs Hotel | 301 East Broadway in Alton
7:00 PM: Alton Hauntings Walking Tour (Departs from Mineral Springs 301 E. Broadway)
FRIDAY, JUNE 27
LEWIS AND CLARK COLLEGE * 5800 Godfrey ROAD * Godfrey, Illinois
1:00 PM: Early Check-in
1:00 PM: Doors open at the Vendor Room
4:00 PM: Welcome to the 2025 Haunted America Conference with Troy Taylor
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Strange Stuff with Luke Naliborski and Len Adams
DINNER BREAK
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM: THREE APPALACHIAN WITCHES
Presenting: “Developing Your Psychic Potential” — Step into the mystical realm and discover the gifts that lie dormant within you. Let the 3 Appalachian Witches guide you on a journey to awaken your psychic abilities and strengthen your connection to the divine. Explore powerful techniques to quiet your mind and open yourself to the messages the universe is waiting to share. Whether you’re a curious beginner or seeking to deepen your spiritual practice, you’ll find inspiration and guidance tailored to your path. Join us for an enlightening experience full of insight, energy, and a little Appalachian magic. Your psychic potential is waiting—will you answer the call?
9:00 PM: Vendors Room Closed for the Night
AFTER HOURS EVENTS (RESERVATIONS REQUIRED)
9:30 PM - 11:00 PM: Workshop with April Slaughter (Lewis and Clark College)
9:30 PM - 11:00 PM: Estes Method Experiment with Lisa Krick (American Oddities Museum)
9:30 PM - 11:00 PM: Workshop with Singular Fortean Society (Lewis and Clark College)
10:00 PM - 1:00 AM: Ghost Hunt at the McPike Mansion (2018 N. Alby Street)
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM: Ghost Hunt at Franklin Lodge (1513 Washington Avenue)
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM: Ghost Hunt at the Cheney Mansion (nearby Jerseyville)
saturday, june 28
LEWIS AND CLARK COLLEGE * 5800 Godfrey ROAD * Godfrey, Illinois
8:00 AM: Doors open for Vendor’s Room
8:45 AM: Second-Day Welcome Session with Troy Taylor
9:00 AM -10:00 AM: JIM WILLIS
Presenting: “Return Trip to the Strange & Spooky World of James A. Willis” —Last year, since he was unable to cram decades’ worth of research into one presentation, Weird Willis returns with all new strange and spooky sights and sounds. It’s all here: Headless ghosts, doppelgangers, ancient mysteries, mass UFO sightings, and even the world’s largest washboard.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: ERIN TAYLOR
Presenting: A Haunted Mind, An Introduction to Mental Health and How It May Play A Part in the Paranormal." A history of mental health treatment, an educational approach about various diagnoses, and taking that education when investigating alleged paranormal events.
BREAK
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM: SHERRI BRAKE
Presenting: "It's in the Blood." What does your blood type have to do with paranormal experiences, Alien abduction, psychic abilities, and even our beliefs? Are negative blood types the offspring of Aliens or Gods? Why are most psychics, intuitives, and those of Royal bloodlines a negative blood type? Some believe that PAST LIVES may leave imprints on our present experiences through cell memory. Theories have emerged linking blood types to personality traits and even spiritual connections, suggesting that our biology may carry echoes of past existences. Delve into theories of mystical bloodlines and more in this unique topic.
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM: LUNCH BREAK
1:30 PM: ANNUAL RAFFLE DRAWING (Must be Present to Win)
Raffle will be held in the Main Auditorium
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: TROY TAYLOR
Presenting: “Sinister Strangers” Troy presents the very first investigation into the unexplained phenomenon of “Black Ghosts,” sinister figures that terrorized communities all over America between 1885 and 1910. What these mysterious apparitions might have been remains a mystery — as well as why they have never been studied before, when they had such an effect on the public when the bizarre sightings were taking place.
3:00 PM- 4:00 PM: KARI BERGEN
Presenting: “Haunted Dolls” — Haunted Dolls can produce a wide range of paranormal activity from subtle and pleasant to obvious and terrifying. Would you bring a haunted doll into your home? Would you know if you already had one? You might just change your mind after you explore the world of haunted dolls with Kari Bergen as your guide. Learn about the fascinating history of haunted dolls as Kari shares her personal experiences with dolls, introduces you to haunted Dolls from Ephemera Obscura’s Doll Orphanage, explores how and in what ways dolls become haunted, and gives practical advice on recognizing and interacting with haunted Dolls.
BREAK
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM: VICTORIA JAYE
Presenting: “Hell, Horror, & Despair: Tracing Demonic Fantasy's Influence “ — Horror films can be used as a pulse of what society was anxious about during that time period. Since the 1970s, horror hasn't slowed with demonic possession, antichrist, and Satanic movies--in public consciousness, they are all the same genre. Demonic fantasy is a concept that I coined to explain the strange beliefs people pick up about demons from media, paracelebrities, and exorcists, which I'll be unraveling.
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM: RICHARD ESTEP
Presenting: “Behind the Scenes at Fox Hollow Farm” — In the wake of the recent true crime series on Hulu, Richard — author of THE HORRORS OF FOX HOLLOW FARM — presents an in-depth look at the brutal and twisted life of serial killer Herb Baumeister and the lingering spirits still encountered at his former home today.
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AFTER HOURS EVENTS (RESERVATIONS REQUIRED)
7:00 PM - 9:45 PM: Alton Hauntings Bus Tour (Departs from Great Rivers Hotel)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Gallery Event with the Three Appalachian Witch (Great Rivers Hotel)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Workshop with Sherri Brake (Lewis and Clark College)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Workshop with Amanda R. Woomer (Lewis and Clark College)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Workshop with Kari Bergen (Lewis and Clark College)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Workshop with Laren Pike (Lewis and Clark College)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Workshop with Larry Eissler (Lewis and Clark College)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Black Mirror Scrying with Lisa Krick (Lewis and Clark College)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Workshop with April Slaughter (American Oddities Museum 301 E. Broadway)
10:00 PM - 1:00 AM: Ghost Hunt at the McPike Mansion (2018 N. Alby Street)
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM: Ghost Hunt at Franklin Lodge (1513 Washington Avenue)
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM: Ghost Hunt at the Cheney Mansion (Nearby Jerseyville)
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SUNDAY, JUNE 29
9:00 AM: Breakfast Event with Troy Taylor (Best Western Premier Hotel)
(Includes buffet breakfast and presentation)