Old Ocean Springs High School Ghost Hunt, Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Old Ocean Springs High School Ghost Hunts

Welcome to The Mary C. O’Keefe: Where Darkness Dwells and Spirits Lurk, Dare to Discover What Lies Beyond.

Join us at the heart of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for an unparalleled ghost hunting experience at the Old Ocean Springs High School, now the esteemed Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center. Affectionately dubbed “The Mary C.” by locals, this historic edifice, constructed in 1927 and now a vibrant hub for the arts, harbors whispers of the past and secrets that echo through its halls.

Beneath the surface of The Mary C.’s cultural enrichment and artistic expression lies a fascinating, shadowy narrative of paranormal activity that has intrigued and baffled the Ocean Springs community. Designed by the renowned architect William T. Nolan, this landmark began its journey as a beacon of education and later transformed into the cultural nucleus it is today.

Mary C. O’Keefe, the pioneering woman whose name the center proudly bears, left a legacy of excellence that transcends her time as superintendent. Yet, as the building shifted from an educational institution to a historic site, it also became a vessel for the unexplained.

Rumors of ghostly presences have swirled around The Mary C. for years, with tales of former inhabitants and untimely departures from the mortal coil. One such spirit is believed to be A.G. Foster, a janitor whose tragic fall in the late 1920s left a permanent imprint on the property. The center’s theater, galleries, and even the Indian Artifacts room are hotspots for unexplained phenomena, from mysterious noises and spectral lights to objects moving of their own accord. Witnesses have reported doors that move independently and eerie encounters that challenge explanation.

In addition to A.G. Foster’s wondering spirit, people have witnessed countless experiences throughout the buildings’ almost 100-year history. Such happenings include:

• Unexplained Phenomena in the Theater: Reports of doors opening and closing on their own, despite being difficult to move, alongside unexplained noises, lights, and colors observed backstage and in the audience area.
• Physical Interactions: A past director of the gallery was reportedly pushed out of her chair by an unseen force while studying a ceremonial burial pot in the Indian Artifacts room.
• Displaced Objects: The same director experienced phenomena of placing objects down only to find them elsewhere later on.
• EVPs (Electronic Voice Phenomena): Strange voice phenomena captured on electronic recordings during investigations, not heard by the human ear at the moment.
• Spirit Box Sessions: During investigations, words and sentences heard across multiple radio frequencies suggested attempts at communication by spirits.
• Dowsing Rod Responses: During sessions, dowsing rods moved in response to questions, indicating yes or no answers, including identifying a missing book with a possible paranormal connection.
• Touch-Activated Ball: This object was activated by touch alone in an empty staircase, turning on and off with no apparent human interaction.
• Flashlight Anomalies: Flashlights turning on by themselves during the investigation, though later considered to have a natural explanation due to continuous current.
• Walkie-Talkie Malfunctions: Unexplained malfunctions with the radios during EVP sessions, which ceased after announcing intentions to use the spirit box again, suggesting possible supernatural interference.

For just $89 per person, you will enjoy the following:

• A full night of ghost hunting with the Haunted Rooms America team,
• Exclusive access to the most haunted areas of the building,
• Group vigils and experiments, guided by our experienced team,
• Use of our traditional and state-of-the-art paranormal equipment,
• Free time to investigate at the end of the night,
• Snacks and refreshments provided at intervals throughout the night.

Haunted Rooms America invites you to step into the realm of the unknown with a ghost hunt that promises to enlighten and exhilarate. Armed with cutting-edge paranormal investigation tools, you’ll explore the most active areas of The Mary C., from the darkened theater to the storied galleries.

Engage with the past through spirit box sessions that may bridge the gap between worlds and witness the inexplicable during dowsing rod experiments. Our experienced team, utilizing scientific methods and a skeptical eye, has captured compelling evidence of the otherworldly residents of The Mary C., including mysterious EVPs and unexplained phenomena.

The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center, with its rich history and vibrant present, offers the perfect backdrop for a ghost hunting adventure that blurs the line between past and present, tangible and ethereal. Whether you’re drawn by the allure of the paranormal or the charm of historical exploration, this event promises to leave you with unforgettable memories and perhaps a closer encounter with the spirits that linger within The Mary C.’s walls.

Spaces are limited for this exclusive ghost hunting event. Secure your place and join Haunted Rooms America for a night of exploration, discovery, and possibly a face-to-face meeting with the residents of the other side. Are you ready to unlock the secrets of The Mary C. and experience the thrill of the hunt?

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TICKETS ARE EXTREMELY LIMITED

LOW DEPOSIT OF $30 PER PERSON