Historic Cheney Mansion Ghost Hunt, Jerseyville, Illinois
Event Time: 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Are you ready to join us on a ghost hunt at the Cheney Mansion, one of Illinois’ most historic and haunted locations?
Tickets are extremely limited!
Book now with just a $30 deposit (remaining balance due 30 days before the event date)
- Description
- Event Details
- Event Trailer
- History
- Hauntings / Reports
- FAQ
- Nearby Accommodation
- Reviews
Welcome to the Haunted Cheney Mansion in Jerseyville, Illinois. One of the very first homes built in Jerseyville having been built in 1827, then known as the “Little Red House”, the property now spans 12,000 sq/m!
Come and investigate this historic home and see what’s hidden within.
Based on the experiences of volunteers and the findings of several paranormal groups, it is believed that the original Red House is haunted by several spirits. Most prominently, the slaves who hid in the basement’s false cellar, which served as a “station” on the Underground Railroad. It’s believed a dark presence also lurks here, with people (mainly women) often reporting being scratched, or having their hair pulled!
Join Haunted Rooms America as we take on this ominous mansion for a full night of paranormal investigation. Who knows what we’ll find lurking in the basement, or around the dark corridors of this historic home.
Optional Estes Method sessions run by our team during free roam.
Equipment and recording: Guests are welcome to bring their own ghost hunting equipment (EMF meters, spirit boxes, REM pods and similar). Filming and video recording are not permitted at any point during the event. You are welcome to take photos and use digital voice recorders for your own EVP sessions during free roam; during the structured investigations, we ask that you don’t record or take photos, to protect the privacy of other guests.
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Event Details
What’s Included?
- Paranormal investigation class for beginners (separate workshop for returning guests),
- A full night of ghost hunting with the Haunted Rooms America team,
- Use of our state of the art paranormal equipment,
- Free time to investigate at the end of the night,
- Snacks and refreshments provided all night.
Event Location: 601 N State St, Jerseyville, IL 62052
Event Time: 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Meet up at the location at the earliest 7:30 PM. There is ample parking available at the venue itself.
What to Bring?
Please bring with you a form of photo ID, and a printed-off booking confirmation email (or show this on your phone).
We will be providing you with paranormal equipment to use, however, we will need something of value per group to hold onto as collateral (phone, car keys, watch, etc.)
We will be providing snacks and drinks at intervals throughout the night.
And of course, bring your phone/camera with you, the more pictures we have the better chance we have of capturing something!
Other than that, just yourself and an open mind!
Event Trailer
History
Located at 601 N. State Street in Jerseyville, Illinois, and built in 1827, it was one of the first houses built in the town, then known as the Little Red House.
Built by two local carpenters named James Hamilton and Andrew Sweeney, it was originally used as a residence by James Faulkner. In 1830 it was sold to an A. L. CARPENTER, and in 1839 to a Dr. E. A. D’ARCY, who also used it as a residence. It served as a tavern, stagecoach stop, a bank, and a doctor’s office. It was also used as a stop on the underground railway up until the Civil War ended.
Through inheritance, the Cheney family owned the property. Many of the additions and changes you see today are from the wealth of the D’Arcy family, who purchased large tracts of fertile farmland surrounding the home. The D’Arcy family ownership saw many renovations, with many changes and additions added to the establishment by the Cheney family. Today, this stately structure shows little resemblance to the 2-story, 4 room “Red House”.
Now serving as the home of the Jersey County Historical Society, the home features an array of late 19th century and early 20th century historical artefacts.
Hauntings / Reports
The Cheney Mansion has been the source of paranormal intrigue for decades. Visitors, staff, and paranormal investigators have been left in awe of the activity experienced here.
One particular hotspot for this building seems to be the basement, where a black mass has been witnessed. The activity seems to be higher when there are no males present, and whatever is down here likes to mess with women. It’s been known to leave scratch marks on unsuspecting visitors, and reportedly likes to play with hair.
Disembodied voices are a common occurrence throughout the mansion, and often people report the sound of a little girl singing an old indistinct song coming from the empty safe and Dr’s Office. There’s also a woman heard laughing from an empty room and distant conversations heard when no one else is on the premises.
A ghost hunt here will likely involve a lot of chasing, with strange sounds and disembodied conversations often happening at a distance. A man and a woman have been heard talking downstairs when visitors were in the second-floor hallway.
If you’re alone in the “Drunk Room” (where Prentis Dana Cheney’s wife Margaret used to lock him inside when he was intoxicated) you might just be grabbed by an unseen hand, with a past guest reporting being forcefully held on their arm for 2-3 minutes! People have also experienced a strong smell of vomit in this room, or being lightly touched in various places, or having their hair played with.
FAQ
What Should I Expect on a Ghost Hunt?
Become a paranormal investigator for the night like the TV stars of Most haunted, ghost adventures or TAPS Ghost hunters.
Use some of the specialized equipment and be guided by experienced paranormal investigators who will share their knowledge, techniques and experiences of hunting for ghosts or spirits.
Feel free to bring along any of your own equipment including but not limited to EVP recorders, flashlights, cameras or video cameras.
Bring extra clothing as in some parts old buildings may get cold but please refrain from wearing clothing that can cause distracting sounds. Many old buildings have a story to tell and we will supply them to you along with of course the ghost stories.
There will be breaks and light refreshments are provided.
We are not out to try and convince the world of the existence of an afterlife. That’s for you to decide.
We can be Sceptical and logical yet open to other beliefs and prayers of protection will be carried out.
We do not perform tricks and will not be running around with sheets on our heads!
You will be with like-minded people looking for the answer “is there really an afterlife”?
However much we try unfortunately we can’t guarantee that members of the spirit world will make their presence known but we can at least guarantee that you will experience a fun and interesting night.
Do I receive an actual ticket?
The event is ticketless. Your proof of booking is your booking confirmation email. You will also receive an email with important information prior to your event, usually the week of.
Is there any age limit of who can attend these events?
The age limit is 18 years and over.
Will there be a Medium at the event?
All events listed on Haunted Rooms are hosted by experienced Hosts and Professional Psychic/Clairvoyant Mediums. However sometimes a Medium(s) may not always be present – but as usual, you will be in very safe hands with our experienced Hosts who have a wealth of knowledge and are fully trained in all aspects of professional public ghost hunting events and experience nights.
Can I sleep at an event?
Unless it is otherwise stated, events don’t include sleepover.
Will I see a Ghost?
Unfortunately, the activity will not just happen on command, however using the various experiments and experienced hosts on the events, everything will be done to offer the best chance of spiritual activity.
Nearby Accommodation
Reviews
Rating
Paulina and her staff were amazing. The location and experience was superb. Cannot wait to see them again!
My friend and I purchased the VIP tickets for overnight experience at Belle Grove Plantation. While it was cool to be able to explore the house and grounds, the actual ghost hunt got a little boring, especially as it got later. There wasn't a formal check in or introduction and our guide read the information about the location from her notes and did not encourage the guests to interact with the equipment. She talked to the spirits and allowed us to take turns with the Estes machine but it was mostly us sitting around listening to her. We were all ready for bed by midnight. Lovely location and the room itself was beautiful. I do wish breakfast was included. Overall a neat experience but I wish it was a little more exciting and interactive.
My daughter and I booked a Haunted Rooms tour at the Rawlins, Wy Historical Prison. It was so much fun! The haunted rooms teams was amazing, they were knowledgeable with their paranormal investigation equipment. They were attentive yet also allowed us the opportunity to explore and investigate on our own as well. We got some awesome evidence. I was hit in the shoulder by a cabinet that was closed, but swung open with force. Scared the heck out of me, and the Haunted Rooms team member wasn’t able to debunk it because the cabinet door doesn’t move, even when unlatched. My daughter had her hair pulled. We had a cat ball with us that lit up on its own when we asked a spirit to touch it. We had 3 very intelligent conversations with spirits and used a spirit box with these conversations. It was seriously so much fun. I’ve always been a believer in the ability to communicate and connect with spirits, but to witness it personally without being able to debunk anything we experienced made this tour amazing. I look forward to booking again and I’m taking my son this time too.
We just completed the WY. Frontier Prison tour. We had a blast! Loved how they let you roam freely at the end of the night. Also, the use of their equipment & the snacks and refreshments provided are an added perk. Would highly recommend!
Just did a tour at battleship North Carolina and the night can’t be beat. Most definitely one of the most haunted places in NC.
My husband and I just toured the USS North Carolina Battleship this past Saturday. We had an AMAZING experience! Immediately booked another tour for the Bellamy Mansion and ordered paranormal equipment to use. Can’t wait til the next haunt!!!
We investigated the USS William A. Irvin in Duluth MN. It was a great experience, everyone was super friendly and helped whenever they could! if you are debating on signing up. Just do it! we had alot of fun!
Investigated Mortuary Manor in Toledo with my daughter. The guides were extremely knowledgeable about the equipment and different techniques to attempt to communicate with spirits. The owner was very very nice and was actively trying to help in any way he could. We had a very small group of 5 so we had the run of the place. It was a lot of fun and I definitely recommend to anyone interested in the paranormal. We definitely had some activity during the night. The experience made me want to try out other locations if I can. There were a few graduation parties going on in the area the night I was there so, I’d like to go back and see what I can find when it’s a little more quiet in the beginning of the night but it was a great experience!
Bought this as a gift to my brother. I went in not expecting much but had a great time at Valerie Hill winery. We caught some pretty cool stuff and he had a great Estes session. Highly recommend.
Everything was well organized and smooth. There was no gimmick, it started off as a quiet night paranormal wise, maybe because there was a long game of soccer going on right outside. Nothing to be done about that. Mid-Orange Correctional facility is now also part sports complex. The guides demonstrate tools used for investigating and even though the night started quiet, they didn’t hype up every little sound. They debunked sounds and explained what to look for. By 1am my husband and I ran into a group that came with their own equipment and had returned to a spot they had previously had activity. They welcomed us to join them and my EMF meter flew to red pretty steadily. They brought out the dowsing rod and it pointed at me directly so I was asked if I would hold it. I have never really understood how people don’t move the rods themselves. When I held it I realized there is a sleeve on the handle. So you’re not touching the rod. The rod was very responsive and corresponded with the EMF consistently for a few minutes. Anyway, what I liked most is it seems like the community cares. Everyone in the group checked in on my comfort. It was my favorite part of the night.
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