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.
Testimonials
It was an amazing experience!
This was my first time doing something like this! It was an amazing experience! Hosts were friendly full of information and very helpful! I can’t wait to attend another event in the future! Thank you!
Amanda Garcia
The Team Was Awesome!
The Team was awesome, and it was great to get to actually get to use some equipment that I had only seen on television in the past, such as the Kinect mapping camera and the portal box. Great results, and as a bonus, the mediums picked up on the spirit of my late wife, as well as her name coming through the equipment.
Saw a silhouette of a man walking past inner door of a cell, to find that there was no one in it, and no way in or out except the door I went in! One of my companions was touched. All in all, an excellent evening, and myself and two people I met that evening from my town are planning our next Haunted Excursion!
Thank you all so much for providing all these great locations!
Sincerely, David P. McMillen
It was definitely a fun experience!
It was definitely a fun experience! This was my little sister and my first time doing anything like this!! I can’t wait to go to another event! Hopefully in the near future!
Dolly Rojas
I had an amazing experience.
I had an amazing experience. I have been to two events with this team. This was night and day from the OG Pyle house early this month. It was well organized and explained. The lead investigators were very knowledgeable and knew where to direct the participants. I enjoyed and will be booking again
Jennifer Cain
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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