Old Ravalli County Courthouse Ghost Hunt, Hamilton, Montana
$109.00
Join the Haunted Rooms America team at the Old Ravalli County Courthouse in Hamilton, Montana, for a ghost hunt that promises to unveil Montana’s darkest frontier justice. This magnificent 1900 Romanesque courthouse, where Walter Jackson was wrongfully lynched by 150 masked vigilantes after proclaiming his innocence, now harbors oppressive paranormal energy including cursing EVPs, physical contact, and possible possession attempts in its notorious gallows basement.
Event Time: 8PM – 2AM MT
18 and over, or 16 with a responsible adult.
OLD RAVALLI COUNTY COURTHOUSE GHOST HUNT
Hamilton, Montana
WHERE HISTORY AND THE SUPERNATURAL INTERSECT!
EXCLUSIVE HAUNTED ROOMS AMERICA EVENT – LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!
Investigate the historic Old Ravalli County Courthouse, where Montana’s dramatic frontier justice history has created lasting supernatural activity! Built in 1900, this beautiful Romanesque Revival courthouse witnessed some of Montana’s most significant historical events and now serves as home to unexplained phenomena that continue to intrigue investigators.
⚖️ THE WALTER JACKSON TRAGEDY – A DARK CHAPTER IN HISTORY ⚖️ ONE OF MONTANA’S MOST TRAGIC HISTORICAL EVENTS
In 1903, the brutal murder of 6-year-old Alfonso “Fonny” Buck shocked the community. Walter Jackson was arrested, tried, and sentenced to hang from gallows installed in the courthouse basement. On October 13, 1903, a mob of 150 masked vigilantes stormed the jail and lynched Jackson from a lamp post.
Jackson maintained his innocence until his final moments, and local lore suggests he may have been wrongfully executed. This tragic miscarriage of justice has created an atmosphere where many believe Jackson’s spirit still seeks vindication within the courthouse walls.
🏛️ THE GALLOWS BASEMENT – HEAVY SUPERNATURAL ENERGY 🏛️
The courthouse basement once housed the 350-pound gallows brought from Deer Lodge Prison. Historical accounts note that the courthouse janitor refused to enter the basement because of the eerie atmosphere created by the execution apparatus.
Today, investigators consistently report this basement as the most active paranormal location in the building:
- Overwhelming feelings of dread and desperation
- Unexplained cold spots and temperature drops
- Phantom sounds of footsteps and chains
- EVP recordings captured throughout the area
- Sensations of being watched by unseen presences
📚 THE JURY ROOM & HOLDING CELL – OPPRESSIVE ATMOSPHERE 📚
The second-floor jury room where Jackson’s death sentence was decided carries intense supernatural energy. This space witnessed twelve men determining life or death, creating an atmosphere so heavy that many investigators struggle to remain inside.
The holding cell where Jackson spent his final days before the lynching holds some of the courthouse’s most oppressive energy. Investigators report:
- Overwhelming feelings of hopelessness and terror
- Phantom sounds from Jackson’s failed suicide attempt
- Physical sensations of confinement and restraints
- Equipment malfunctions in these specific areas
🎖️ WAR MEMORABILIA – SPIRITUAL ATTACHMENTS 🎖️
The courthouse museum houses extensive military artifacts from multiple conflicts. These collections are known to carry spiritual attachments from soldiers who died in battle, creating additional paranormal activity throughout the building.
Investigators encounter:
- Apparitions in military uniforms from different eras
- Phantom sounds of marching and battlefield commands
- Strong electromagnetic readings near specific artifacts
- Sensations of being observed by unseen soldiers
📹 DOCUMENTED PARANORMAL EVIDENCE 📹
Previous investigations have captured compelling evidence of supernatural activity:
RECORDED PHENOMENA:
- EVP RECORDINGS including voices cursing at investigators
- PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE of dark shadow figures throughout the building
- UNEXPLAINED ELEVATOR ACTIVITY with frequent movement and mechanical sounds
- PHYSICAL CONTACT experiences including touching and pushing sensations
- POSSIBLE POSSESSION ATTEMPTS reported by multiple investigators
The courthouse’s tragic history combined with documented paranormal activity makes it one of Montana’s most actively haunted locations!
🏛️ ARCHITECTURAL BEAUTY MEETS SUPERNATURAL ACTIVITY 🏛️
Designed by A.J. Gibson and completed in 1901, this stunning courthouse features Classical Revival and Romanesque architecture with round-arched windows, beautiful stonework, and an impressive corner tower. The building served as Ravalli County’s courthouse until 1974 and now operates as the Ravalli County Museum while maintaining its supernatural residents.
⚖️ YOUR COURTHOUSE INVESTIGATION EXPERIENCE ⚖️
PARANORMAL HOTSPOTS:
- THE GALLOWS BASEMENT – Most active location with heavy supernatural energy
- JURY ROOM – Oppressive atmosphere from life-and-death decisions
- HOLDING CELL – Jackson’s final prison with intense emotional imprints
- ELEVATOR AREA – Frequent unexplained mechanical activity
- WAR MEMORABILIA GALLERIES – Military artifacts with spiritual attachments
- ORIGINAL COURTROOM – Where frontier justice was administered
- HISTORIC CORRIDORS – Documented shadow figures and phantom footsteps
YOUR INVESTIGATION INCLUDES:
⚖️ SIX HOURS of paranormal investigation with the Haunted Rooms team (8:00 PM – 2:00 AM)
⚖️ PROFESSIONAL EQUIPMENT – EMF detectors, voice recorders, trigger objects
⚖️ HISTORICAL TOUR revealing the courthouse’s tragic past and paranormal hotspots
⚖️ STRUCTURED VIGILS in the basement, jury room, and holding cell
⚖️ FREE EXPLORATION TIME to investigate the most active locations
⚖️ UNLIMITED REFRESHMENTS throughout your investigation
⚖️ EXPERT GUIDANCE from investigators familiar with courthouse phenomena
GENERAL ADMISSION: $109 per person (8PM – 2AM) Six hours investigating one of Montana’s most historically significant haunted courthouses!
WILL YOU UNCOVER the truth behind Montana’s frontier justice? CAN YOU HANDLE the intense supernatural energy of the courthouse?
The tragic history of Walter Jackson and the documented paranormal activity await investigators ready to explore where justice failed and spirits refuse to rest!
LIMITED SPACES available for this exclusive Montana courthouse investigation!
Haunted Rooms America is not responsible for intense emotional experiences, spiritual attachments from historical artifacts, or psychological effects of investigating locations with tragic historical events.
Event Details
Event Location: 205 Bedford St, Hamilton, MT 59840
Event Time: 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM MT
Check-in with the team will be from 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.
Other than that, just yourself and an open mind!
FAQs
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.
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