Vaile Mansion Ghost Hunt, Independence, MO

$99.00

Closed to paranormal investigators for years due to a bad psychic experience, the doors are finally open again and people are heading back in their droves. This is the infamous Vaile Mansion in Independence, Missouri!

Deposit option available – Pay $30 now then the rest of the balance 1 month before the event date.

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Closed to paranormal investigators for years due to a bad psychic experience, the doors are finally open again and Haunted Rooms America is delighted to be heading back with you to the infamous Vaile Mansion in Independence, Missouri.

This foreboding mansion is so extremely haunted that many experienced ghost hunters have fled, and still refuse to step inside! Find out just what makes this house so incredibly terrifying by joining us on a full night’s investigation with the aid of state of the art paranormal equipment, and an experienced team of paranormal investigators!

This truly is a very chilling place to investigate, and the paranormal activity here just continues to grow. Just what was the “psychic terror” that caused everyone to flee the place never to return? Maybe you’ll get find out for yourself!?

This event isn’t for the faint of heart that’s for sure. If you’re brave enough to join us, maybe head down to the basement to do alone vigil with the angry male entity in the basement? Though we wouldn’t blame you if you didn’t!

Be sure to book now, as tickets are extremely limited for this event, and they are sure to be gone soon!

Event Details

What’s Included

History tour of the location,
Paranormal investigation class for beginners (separate workshop for returning guests),
A full night of ghost hunting with an experienced friendly team,
Use of our state of the art paranormal equipment,
Free time to investigate at the end of the night,

Event Location: 1500 N Liberty St, Independence, MO 64050

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!

Ghosts of Vaile Mansion

The myths and legend surrounding this mansion grow more and more with each passing year. Reports of a woman in white wandering the property and peering out of the windows at unsuspecting visitors is a common occurrence. It’s widely believed that this is Sophia Vaile, the wife of Colonel Vaile who committed suicide in her bedroom on the 2nd floor. She has been spotted mainly on the 2nd floor, and she’s the main culprit behind a lot of the paranormal activity that occurs.

There’s also the spirit of a young man, who is thought to have been a patient of the sanitarium. He can often be seen roaming the 3rd floor, where he’s believed to have spent his entire life until his death.

There’s an angry male entity that has made himself known in the basement through disembodied voices, loud bangs, and EVP’s. He’s also terrifyingly made himself appear in a full-bodied apparition on occasion too. He’s a very intense spirit that’s for sure!

Every area of the house is active, with shadow figures seen darting throughout the rooms and hallways, with the disembodied voices of dead residents a common report. If you happen to heading up or past the main staircase, you may just see dark figure ascending or descending the steps!

Vaile Mansion History

The mansion was built for Colonel Harvey Merrick Vaile and his wife, Sophia, starting in 1871 and lasting 10 years. The couple would go on to die in the mansion, their lives engulfed in scandal.

Both prominent in the Jackson County social scene, the Colonel wanted to express his wealth, and the $4 million Vaile Mansion was the result. The mansion served as a luxurious place of hospitality to notables such as U.S. Senators and people of standing from across the state and the country. During these years (1881-1890), Colonel Vaile was twice brought to court on charges of fraud against the government. However, both of them concluded with a non-guilty verdict, and Vaile was left with over $100,000 in trial expenses and a damaged reputation.

It was during this tumultuous time, that Sophia was left behind to pick up the pieces alone, dealing with the turmoil and the embarrassment of having her and her husbands’ honor challenged in such a way. It was all to come to a head when a trip to the doctor after feeling unwell, saw Sophia dealing with more devastating news, as she was diagnosed with stomach cancer. Upon returning home she committed suicide by taking an overdose of morphine. Her death coming all whilst her husband was still in Washington D.C. on trial.

Colonel Vaile returned to the empty house and lived the rest of his days as a reclusive eccentric old man, dying in 1895. Local legend has it that Vaile could not bear living without Sophia, so upon returning to the mansion he buried his wife on his estate in a glass casket, so he could visit her and look upon her face. After protests, locals forced Vaile to bury his wife in a more dignified and conventional burial.

After the death of Colonel Vaile, the estate went into a lengthy court battle, lasting 5 years. The house was finally sold onto a private buyer who would operate the mansion as an inn. It was later used as a private asylum and sanitarium and was later used as a base of operations for the Vaile Pure Water Co., who operated it for a number of years until it was turned into a rest home.

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.

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