Old St. James Hospital Ghost Hunt & Sleepover, Butte, Montana

Old St. James Hospital Ghost Hunts

Tread the somber halls of the Old St. James Hospital, where the shadows of countless souls who met their end linger, forever imprinted within its mournful walls.

Founded in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity, the Old St. James Hospital was a sanctuary for the poor, miners, and migrants seeking fortune in a town ripe with vice and vibrancy. With its roots stretching back to a time when Butte burst forth from a mere mining camp in 1864, the hospital expanded through the ages—1889, 1896, 1906, and 1915—to cater to the growing needs of a booming population.

By 1906, it burgeoned further to include a nursing school, adapting once again in the 1940s with a complete rebuild and remodel. Though it shifted operations to the Butte Memorial Hospital in 1962 and later served various purposes, from businesses to apartments, its essence has remained untouched.

As you stand before the imposing facade of the Old St. James Hospital, its aura of mystery and despair washes over you. The air around this dilapidated beacon of healing turned chamber of echoes feels charged, almost as if the very stone and mortar pulsate with untold stories. Will the flicker of a candle catch your eye, its flame dancing eerily in an otherwise vacant window? Or will the building’s palpable aura of unease set your heart racing before you even cross the threshold?

Venture inside, and the atmosphere thickens. The former maternity ward, a place once filled with cries of new life, now harbors a more sinister resonance. Imagine the chill down your spine as you detect the faint sound of footsteps approaching in the desolate corridor—footsteps with no earthly owner in sight. Your modern devices, supposed anchors to reality, may betray you here, their batteries draining in inexplicable defiance of logic.

Wander the hospital’s labyrinthine hallways, each turn inviting you to connect with the spirits eager to share their eternal grievances. These souls, once patients, miners, soldiers, and staff, linger, bound by their unresolved pasts. They speak, not with words, but through the chilling displacement of air, the sudden drop in temperature, or a whisper in the ear so faint you might doubt your own senses.

Pause anywhere within its confines, and let the silence speak. The soft shuffle of unseen feet, the distant clatter of medical instruments no longer in use, or the creak of a door moving on its hinges may greet you. These are the remnants of lives intertwined with the hospital’s history, each leaving an indelible mark on the fabric of the building.

The Old St. James Hospital is a repository of tragedy, its walls saturated with the essence of over a century’s worth of sorrow, loss, and unrequited hopes. Here, the veil between the worlds is thin, allowing glimpses of the former inhabitants—miners grappling with their dark, subterranean existences; soldiers carrying the weight of their battles; migrants caught in the throes of hope and despair; and medical staff who walked the line between life and death.

What stories will they share with you? Will you sense the weary miner, still covered in the soot of his labor, or the stern nurse, her presence felt in the brisk, cool breeze that passes by? Maybe the gentle touch of a patient, reaching out from the abyss for comfort or closure. These are the souls you seek, their narratives woven into the very essence of the Old St. James Hospital.

Joining us on a ghost hunt within this venerable institution offers more than just an encounter with the unknown; it promises an immersive journey through the echoes of the past. What will you discover among the whispers and shadows? And more importantly, how will you react when faced with the undeniable reality of the otherworldly? If you dare to endure the night at the Old St. James Hospital, the answers await you.

What’s Included?

For $129 you will enjoy the following:

• A full night of ghost hunting with the Haunted Rooms America team,
• 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 are provided at intervals throughout the night.
• Stay on/near the property, or investigate for as long as you like – you will need to bring your own sleeping bags and beds.

Where Do You Stay?

As you’d expect, you won’t be sleeping in a hotel room with all the furnishings. Instead, you will have several assigned areas to set up your sleeping bag and bed.

The hospital owner does have two furnished rentals nearby and single rooms that are available. The single rooms are sparsely furnished but are nicer and warmer than the hospital ones. Just contact us for more info and to get those rooms for 65% off. Our email is support@hauntedrooms.com

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LOW DEPOSIT OF $30 PER PERSON