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A Night at the Bingham-Waggoner Estate, Independence, Missouri
$79.00
Ghost hunt at the Bingham Waggoner Estate in Independence, Missouri, described as “insanely active” by those brave enough to enter. Experience a real paranormal investigation with unrivaled access to the property together with the Haunted Rooms team, for an evening not soon forgotten.
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The 1827 Bingham-Waggoner Estate
One of Missouri’s Most Historic Properties
Welcome to the infamous Bingham-Waggoner Mansion in the historic city of Independence, Missouri. Once home to one of the greatest American painters of the 19th century and prominent Missouri politician, George Caleb Bingham (“the Missouri Artist”), the mansion may well still be home to the talented man’s spirit.
Plotted in 1827 on the superhighway west called the Santa Fe Trail, The Bingham-Waggoner Estate is today one of the most significant historical sites in western Missouri, because of the key role it played in the history of the state and the many colorful characters, owners, and residents of this now legendary mansion. The most famous is the artist and politician George Caleb Bingham, who purchased the property in 1864, expanding the impressive grounds to nearly 20 acres.
Bingham’s works, including beautiful and lively scenes of the Missouri river, appear in many major museums including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Nelson-Atkin Museum, the St Louis Museum of Art and The National Gallery of Art. The Bingham Waggoner mansion still has his original work of Dr. Lykens hanging in the music room. Bingham also painted a Civil War scene called “The Martial Law,” whilst living in the house which became one of his most famous, most discussed, political works.
Several people have reported seeing the specter of a man in a long coat and a top hat in the mansion, it’s thought to be Bingham himself who died on July 7, 1879. Bingham was also a soldier, then a politician. He became the captain of a volunteer company that helped keep the state of Missouri from joining the confederacy, he was then Missouri’s Treasurer before becoming Missouri’s Adjutant General. As well as political themes, as an artist, his paintings encompass American frontier life along the Missouri River in the Luminist style.
The Waggoner family bought Bingham’s home in 1879, after his death. They were a family of flour millers famous for baking and cake flour. Three generations of the Waggoner family made the Bingham Waggoner Estate their home for 100 years before it was bought by a conglomerate of citizens and turned into an important museum and park.
As well as Bingham’s ghost, there is said to be the spirit of a bride who has been seen on the staircase. As the stories go, the bride tripped on her gown on the stairs and fell to her death, though the stories are sparse on this haunting so it’s certainly one to investigate further.
Visitors taking photos have also reported seeing floating orbs of light when they’ve studied them afterward.
Are you ready to try and make contact with the spirits in this almost 200-year-old home?
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Event Details
Time: 8 PM – 2 AM
Location:313 W Pacific Ave, Independence, MO 64050
Guests are strongly advised to bring extra warm clothing with them for colder nights.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- Paranormal investigation 101 (a quick class to get you up to speed with the techniques and equipment you will be using throughout the night) – separate workshop for returning guests,
- Full night of ghost hunting with the Haunted Rooms America team
- Full non-restricted access to this historic building!
- Use of our state of the art paranormal equipment,
- Free time to investigate at the end of the night
- Psychic readings (*if medium in attendance)
- Snacks and drinks provided all night! (Only the best brands, and variations of snacks and drinks – no expenses spared!)
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!
History
Situated at 313 W Pacific Ave, Independence, MO 64050, the Bingham-Waggoner house is a stunning example of the architecture of the day and immaculately preserved. It was plotted in 1827 along the Santa Fe trail and the estate played an important role in Missouri’s history. George Caleb Bingham was just one of the estate’s famous and colorful characters.
Bingham was a strong opponent of the military government during the Civil War and he also painted “Order No.11,” which depicted a merciless act by government troops which caused chaos and death.
The house now has a gift shop in its carriage house and visitors can quickly return to the history and romance of the 1800s amidst the period furniture, paintings, and décor, some of them Bingham’s.
The house itself was built in 1852 from handmade bricks and was bought by Bingham in 1864. Bingham added a studio to the site for his art, but it was later removed after he sold the property.
The next owner, William Waggoner, owned a flour mill built across the street which is now the National Frontier Trails Museum. Waggoner, his wife Elizabeth, his parents Peter and Mary and William and Elizabeth’s five children all resided at the home. George Gates, the grandfather of Bess Truman (married to President Harry S. Truman), became a partner in the mill and the company became the Waggoner-Gates Milling Company. It’s said that President Truman became a regular visitor to the Waggoner family abode.
In 1895 the property was expanded from the six rooms to 26 with three stories and an Italian-villa style cupola. A beautiful veranda was added around the whole of the mansion.
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, 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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Reviews
Nikki Turner
04:33 09 Aug 20
We had such a great time on the Palestine museum investigation. It was my daughter's birthday and her first investigation. Best idea ever! The investigators were all super helpful and really nice and personable. We will definitely be booking more investigations with Haunted Rooms America in the future!Kimberly Spears
04:44 08 Aug 20
We had such a great night tonight at White Rock Lake! Shelly, David and Andrew were so informative and fun! We are already booked for the next trip!Judge Hauf
5 out of 5, will ghost hunt again very soon!
Thanks for the experience HRA!
17:12 05 Aug 20
What an awesome experience. The tour of the Nazareth Sanitarium in Mineral wells was awesome, we got to see and use much of the gadgets used by real ghost hunters and even got to investigate on our own. I was skeptical going into this investigation but the activity experienced during this event was amazing and definitely changed my views on the paranormal. Would highly recommend a tour, the staff is very knowledgeable, professional, and over all very nice to everyone. 5 out of 5, will ghost hunt again very soon!
Thanks for the experience HRA!
John Farrell
06:37 05 Aug 20
I’ve wanted to do something like this my whole life. I was finally able to attend the Nazareth hospital tour. The investigators were wonderful, particularly Cindy and Shelly! I was able to photograph lots of spirit activity! Had loads of fun! And I CANT WAIT to go again! I’m hoping to be able to attend the Yorktown hospital tour in September!!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!Megan Leanna Sanders
03:49 02 Aug 20
I have attended 2 events with Haunted Rooms America group so far! Never thought I would do something like this but after the first one I was hooked! I have enjoyed both events! They offer a really cool experience! It is not overwhelming crowded and the group sizes are perfect. Shelly was our guide and she is outstanding! I enjoyed her bubbly personality. She is a wealth of knowledge and really made a lasting impression! I cannot wait to attend more events!Matt Ignasiak
The event was very organized from beginning to end. We were all broken up into different groups with an assigned leader. They gave us an introduction and then we were off. All the groups are staggered so they are not overlapping floors or creating any possible intereference. This made for a much more intimiate experience. I thought of it like this, we had enough of a group so that I didn't feel like I was going to pee my pants but not so big of a group that it was distracting. The event organizers have a TON of equipment set up and for part of the investigation every person in the group is handed a piece of equipment. We were guided around to the different areas and given an explanation about the history there and also paranormal hotspots. In every area we stayed for a bit and used equipment as a group before being given some free time to roam the area on our own.
We also had a session of using dowsing rods which I had never used before and it was a very cool experience. There are a few snack breaks (water and snacks are provided) and then the last part of the night is reserved for free roam investigation where you can go to any areas you visited and conduct your own investigation. I ended up in the classroom where a spirit box was set up and we had an incredible feedback session with whatever entity was in there...and I don't think they were particularly pleased with us being in their space!
Our guide, Shelly, was absolutely top notch. I definitely appreciated her passion, energy, and enthusiasm for the paranormal and wanting everyone to have a great experience. A+ overall and unforgettable experience. I can't wait to go again (and go through all the pictures and video I took! p.s. feel free to bring your own equipment!).
03:13 02 Aug 20
I'd been wanting to do one of these events for a long time and finally had the opportunity to attend a Night at the Haunted Museum. This was such a great value and an awesome experience! It was was my first serious venture into a live paranormal investigation, and didn't disappoint. The event was very organized from beginning to end. We were all broken up into different groups with an assigned leader. They gave us an introduction and then we were off. All the groups are staggered so they are not overlapping floors or creating any possible intereference. This made for a much more intimiate experience. I thought of it like this, we had enough of a group so that I didn't feel like I was going to pee my pants but not so big of a group that it was distracting. The event organizers have a TON of equipment set up and for part of the investigation every person in the group is handed a piece of equipment. We were guided around to the different areas and given an explanation about the history there and also paranormal hotspots. In every area we stayed for a bit and used equipment as a group before being given some free time to roam the area on our own.
We also had a session of using dowsing rods which I had never used before and it was a very cool experience. There are a few snack breaks (water and snacks are provided) and then the last part of the night is reserved for free roam investigation where you can go to any areas you visited and conduct your own investigation. I ended up in the classroom where a spirit box was set up and we had an incredible feedback session with whatever entity was in there...and I don't think they were particularly pleased with us being in their space!
Our guide, Shelly, was absolutely top notch. I definitely appreciated her passion, energy, and enthusiasm for the paranormal and wanting everyone to have a great experience. A+ overall and unforgettable experience. I can't wait to go again (and go through all the pictures and video I took! p.s. feel free to bring your own equipment!).
Andrea Stockton
16:58 01 Aug 20
Spent 7/11/2020 at Miss Molly's Haunted Hotel. Wow what a great time. The staff was fantastic, high energy lol was Shelly Pruitt. Thanks for the use of equipment, great snacks. (It was so much fun...I slept with the light on.) LOLJames Hart
20:18 30 Jul 20
Yes I would give these people 5 stars! This group of people are the real thing! That KY dude is awesome and hilarious ! I went to the Nazerth Hospital with them last month and it was awesome! I had a shadow figure chase me down ! They have the best equipment I ever seen from other groups!Darion Byrd
16:03 23 Jul 20
I have done 3 tours with Haunted Rooms America and I love them! The guides are very knowledgeable about the places. They tell you their personal experiences, and you get to use investigation equipment like you see on ghost adventures. I can’t wait to do more investigations with them. We are already planning our next one!Savina De Los Santos
07:41 18 Jul 20
I definitely recommend Haunted Rooms America! This was our first time joining them for a paranormal investigation and we had a blast! I've been on other investigations with other teams but Haunted Rooms Amercia stood out! From beginning until end they make sure to educate attendees and be available at all times! They also take time out of their way to have refreshments at hand! They definitely follow policies and make sure to include everyone in the investigation! Shelly was a great lead on our investigation at the abandoned Nazareth hospital! Will definitely be booking again! Happy haunting! 👻Kristen Nelms Batten
23:39 14 Jul 20
We had the most amazing time with Shelly, Andy and Bella at Miss Molly’s! These investigators know their stuff! Something completely unexpected happened, but it was quickly and professionally handled. Lots of experiences and amazing people! Definitely planning on going on more investigations with this team!Morgan Montgomery
19:56 13 Jul 20
This was so much fun! Will definitely be booking the hospital tour next!Chelsea Dean
18:42 12 Jul 20
My husband and I had a really great experience at Miss Molly’s! This was our first time doing an actual investigation. Andy was awesome and really knew his stuff! We had some really active rooms and great evidence. Definitely an experience I’ll never forget! Shelly stayed behind for the overnight stay and it was really great talking about experiences with her too. The whole group was just amazing. I look forward to doing more investigations! I will be back!Jennifer DeWitt
17:39 12 Jul 20
love the people you meet. Andy was a great leader and investigator. Differently recomend.Dusty Humbert
00:40 23 Jun 20
shelly was our guide. she was Awesome. she was kind amd listened and was completely focused. she knew every one in her group within an hour. my 15yo was thrilled.Brittney Hayman
17:41 22 Jun 20
This was a great experience! Everything was organized. The tour guys were knowledgeable and friendly. The opportunity to use the equipment was a good perk! I would book with them again!Dana Hunt
17:24 22 Jun 20
Loved our tour with Haunted Rooms America! The guides were great. Enjoyed the snacks, drinks and the use of their equipment. Will definitely book with them again!Penny-Jr Cruz
17:17 22 Jun 20
We went on our first tour this past weekend. Had a great time! Will go again!Daniel Aguirre
16:08 22 Jun 20
I recently attended an event hosted by Haunted Rooms America.....I had such a awesome time, they made it an enjoyable fun experience and look forward to my next adventure with them....thanks yous guys see ya soon..Gordon Voss
16:04 22 Jun 20
Fun time and great family experience. I’ve been to a couple of different sessions and have enjoyed myself each time. Shelly was our guide/cordinator during our most recent trip. She was very knowledgeable and helped to keep everyone engaged. We are looking forward to attending our next event!Tiffany Diviney
11:56 22 Jun 20
Absolutely LOVED this experience. Shelly Pruitt was our guide and did a fantastic job. I loved that it was not scary or corny. There are definitely times when it feels eerie but it also feels that way walking down a dark hall in my home! Lol! If you have the opportunity to do this, I strongly recommend it. Even if ghosts or paranormal stuff is not your cup of tea, try it. This is a life experience that's so interesting and unique. You should add it to your bucket list and sign up, you will not regret it. YOLO! Thank you for the experience and I look forward to going on more investigations with you all! 🤪👻Sarah Joyce
06:36 22 Jun 20
I’ve been on two of their haunts and absolutely loved them both. The guides are very informative, professional and friendly, and they offer sodas, waters, snacks including some accidentally vegan options! Look forward to our next adventure!Brian Deitz
05:24 21 Jun 20
I've been fortunate enough to go to multiple sites with Haunted Rooms America. never disappointed, very exciting and the hosts are always excellent guides. I look forward to my next adventure 👻Evan Wakeman
00:49 21 Jun 20
I attended an event in balinger texas last year and I was so nervous because it was my first real experience, however the team that run the groups were so friendly and outgoing that it made me realize that I could just be me. The crew was full of knowledge knew what they were doin and worked very well together. I really wish I could attend more. Thank you for such a life experience. I will never forget that day..Laura Fitzgerald
00:19 21 Jun 20
This was unexpected fun. We explored a haunted museum in Palestine. I enjoyed the entire event, lots of neat equipment to use and easy to understand explanations about how it worked. Our lead investigator, Shelly, was so enjoyable to work with. I can't wait for another Haunted Rooms America adventure.Phillip Miller
Andy was our "team leader" and was absolutely amazing. He was easy to talk to and open to suggestions. My wife and I asked him a million questions and he was happy to help.
For our first time hunting we are very satisfied with our experience. We are looking forward to another hunt already.
The only thing that I would recommend is offering a "VIP" hunt with smaller groups.
23:18 20 Jun 20
Last night in Palestine was a first for my wife and I. The lead investigators were awesome and very informative about the equipment used during the hunt. Andy was our "team leader" and was absolutely amazing. He was easy to talk to and open to suggestions. My wife and I asked him a million questions and he was happy to help.
For our first time hunting we are very satisfied with our experience. We are looking forward to another hunt already.
The only thing that I would recommend is offering a "VIP" hunt with smaller groups.
Baylee Missik
15:02 20 Jun 20
Amazing tour! Highly recommend visiting Palestine Museum for East Texas Culture. Our tour guides were EXTREMELY helpful and made visits to different parts of the rooms exciting with drops of knowledge on events that took place there. left with chills down my spine.Anite Germany
06:19 20 Jun 20
our first time to ever attend an event like this one and it was an amazing experience!! we are hooked by the ghost hunting bug!!! Hubby and I can't wait for the next event!!! Great people and awesome personalities!! we will definitely try more tours!!Lindsey Howland Painter
05:07 20 Jun 20
What an awesome exp. shellie was so awesome! Great place to have our first haunted tour. Can’t wait for our next tour with all these guys.Alyssa Painter
05:04 20 Jun 20
We had a blast!! Shelley and the rest of the team we’re awesome! Will definitely do this again!!Tiffany Carter
04:26 20 Jun 20
Had a wonderful night! Would definitely come back, and our tour guide Andy was very professional and had a lot of knowledge to bring to the table. I would definitely go back again for any tour with him leading us. Bravo!!!!!! 👻👻👻Audra Grosse
15:51 17 Jun 20
The experience was outstanding. The Haunted Rooms America staff was awesome!!!Kelly-anne Perrault
19:44 16 Jun 20
Had a great experience although I do wish the groups were smaller and the investigator stays with the same group all night.Zack Cole
18:47 08 Jun 20
They have great people, and they helped my blind self get around while exploring all the old buildings. 10/10 would go again.Stephanie Mayfield
13:23 07 Jun 20
I absolutely love this group of people! David Joel is very entertaining great sense of humor very very thorough very instructional tells you everything you need to know. I love watching him in action lots of fun not to mention he's a great hand on Deck. You will not be disappointed go check out haunted rooms of America too much fun!Kristine Ashley Lenamond
14:25 06 Jun 20
Wonderful staff and tours. Would totally recommend this and the hotel in Ballinger. <3Connie LaFave
23:57 05 Jun 20
Haunted Rooms America is very well organized with a great staff! If you want to have a great time, they will take care of you and make sure you are comfortable and feed you like a champ! They have extensive knowledge and experience with the use of various equipment and are very well trained. We enjoy their events at our location!Keith Ottersberg
17:35 25 Jan 20
I'm very picky about Who I support in the Para world! I have to say, I'm VERY impressed with how these guided investigation tours are held! Very professional and educational! The venues they have chosen are phenomenal both in activity, history, and beauty!
Patty Mebottom
23:18 09 Jun 19
My husband and I had a great time at the Nutt House hotel, Shelly was wonderful, she was very informative and helpful, thank you! We will definatly be booking more tours.Dan LaFave
18:29 31 May 19
The team at Haunted Rooms America is great and very professional to work with. Their events are full of energy and excitement. Have had them now do several overnight events at our place (the Circa 1886 Olde Park Hotel) and see everyone having such a good haunting time with them. Join them for several events either here or elsewhere. They do their events in lots of very neat quite real haunted locations.Jeanne Snead
20:51 26 Feb 19
The team members are all knowledgeable and interesting. The locations offer a variety of experiences!Christina Marie Cornstubble
12:42 23 Feb 19
I've never been on a tour but I've seen the events posted. they sound amazing. definitely sounds like you get your moneys worth 💖 I look forward to making it to one of these events soon.Angie Lange
20:21 21 Feb 19
I went on the ghost hunt in Coldsprings and it was amazing. Chrissie was awesome, she took time to help understand what was going on. I will definatly go to another hunt.Annie Guerrero
02:35 10 Feb 19
I attended the black swan hotel January 11th,. I had never done anything like this, and was not expecting much,..I was wrong. this was a life changing , incredible experience!! the entire experience was fasinating! the team was so professional, informative , accommodating and just very kind. esp.David!! he helped me so much went above and beyond to get me footage of an incident that happened to me there.... it's REAL!! our loved ones,.. THEY ARE WITH US!!Froy Ortiz
23:14 05 Dec 18
I attended the event at the mineral wells cottage and. it was very interesting and very informative had a great time the investigation crew was awesome very friendly and knowledgeable of the location and equipment. love my experience with them. The owner of the house James was awesome very friendly and made everyone feel very welcome he answered questions and talked with everyone wanted to say Thank you to everyone that was involved in the event had so much fun..Dallas Hart
13:53 21 Nov 18
they have lots of equipment, they are real , I for sure look forward to coming back againBailey Doodle
09:30 19 Nov 18
They have a good variety of equipment and the team is friendly! Overall great experience, would recommend to go see them! 👻Chrissie Miller-Laco
19:42 16 Nov 18
I highly recommend Haunted Rooms America! We just did a ghost tour at the Munzesheimer Manor. The team was excellent! Very professional...what a fun night of ghost hunting!! Thank you!Donald Williams
17:44 15 Nov 18
My wife made me go to this event at Gonzales jail, I never done this stuff before but it was really fun . I will be back.Leslie Speakman
23:34 14 Nov 18
we have had a blast with Hunted Rooms American and would absolutely recommend them for your ghost hunt!John-Kim Biggs Wood
23:42 08 May 18
Melissa Rae Brinson
18:18 13 Apr 18
I've been on ghost tours before but this is the real deal !!! They had easily $3-4,000 of equipment at hand, also 5 people to assist and help when necessary. I am for sure booking more of these events and recommend even the most skeptical give it a try! I've seen real spirits at their events! Thankyou and Godbless, you all are awesome !!!!!Marlyn Jeffordsb
14:06 10 Apr 18
Deliciously spooky time all round! I chose Goatman's bridge, and it was a superb visit. The whole setup by Haunted Rooms America is meticulously arranged and ran very smoothly. An involving, and uncannily visceral experience!Lori Bowlin Davidson
00:08 02 Apr 18
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07:38 30 Mar 18
Had the time of my life at OP Pyle House with the team! Sensational place absolutely brilliantly explored in the tour. Very impressive organization, comprising remarkably helpful people.Elaine M. Benefiel
09:02 21 Mar 18
When I visited the Goatmans bridge attraction I had a brilliant time! Great introduction and preparation from a truly professional team. Very good entertainment overall!Michelle Cleveland
12:31 18 Mar 18
Got a real sense of fear when I went to Yorktown Hospital! The tour was well arranged and we got to see everything really clearly. Plenty of information on the shocking events of the past!Alenka Bychkova
12:23 16 Mar 18
We have been on other ghost hunts but none as professional and well planned out as the one we attended with you guys. Thanks again!Olga Iatco
10:39 16 Mar 18
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09:40 16 Mar 18
Dawn and the team were unbelievably gracious and fun to be around. Thank you so much for such an enjoyable evening! We'll be coming back soon!Mavis Herring
08:55 15 Mar 18
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