Overnight Ghost Hunt & Campout @ Victoria’s Black Swan Inn, San Antonio TX

$149.00

Time: 8 pm – 10 am (arrive from 6 pm – food served at 8 pm)
Location: Victoria’s Black Swan Inn, San Antonio, TX
Price: $149 per person

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Victoria’s Black Swan Inn

The Most Haunted House in San Antonio, TX!

We’re thrilled to be returning to the banks of Salado Creek, and to the 150-year-old Victoria’s Black Swan Inn – where guests have reported being attacked by unseen forces. As well as many people dying in the house over the years, it’s also the site of a battle between the Texan army and Mexican militia (Battle of Salado), where over 60 people lost their lives.

The house and the grounds are both extremely haunted, with countless reports over the years of mischievous child ghosts, a lady in white, an angry man spirit, and even Native American spirits, who are believed to reside due to the site once being a Native American burial ground!

Your Event at Victoria's Black Swan Inn

This event is a little different from what we normally do (in a good way!), as it’s a campout event!!

To kick things off there will be a Ghost / History Tour of the property by professional tour guides, then you will be able to order some delicious food from one of the best food trucks in San Antonio!

After your bellies are full, you’ll be enjoying a full night of ghost hunting with the team inside this impressive mansion, as well as the grounds. You’ll then be sleeping under the stars on the grounds outside the house, surrounded by extremely creepy woods! Snacks and refreshments will be provided throughout the night as well, and a light breakfast on offer in the morning!

Are you brave enough to investigate and stay over at this unique and very active haunted location?

Book now to avoid disappointment!

18 and over’s only! No alcohol is allowed and anybody under the influence of drugs/alcohol will be asked to leave and their booking fees lost.

Ghosts of the Inn

Both the owners and guests alike have seen apparitions all over the property, but there seems to be a stronger concentration of sightings in one of the upstairs bedrooms. It’s there that the sighting of a young woman ghost has been seen several times, often sitting on the edge of the bed.

The spirit is believed to be that of Mrs Woods, as eyewitnesses have reported her striking resemblance to her. Mrs Woods died in one of the downstairs bedrooms, and it’s there where people often feel an overwhelmingly oppressive heaviness.

Other reports of the paranormal at the Black Swan Inn include sudden drops in temp, disembodied footsteps, knocks, and lights turning on and off. Perhaps the most unnerving of all, however, is the sighting of a man who has been sighted walking throughout the house in what seems to be a fit of rage! Rumour has it he’s the ghost of Hall Park Street, who supposedly committed suicide in the house, though this is a slightly controversial subject.

After a psychic communicated with Park, he believed that Park didn’t commit suicide at all, and was killed in a south wing closet, then moved to another location!

As well as Park’s ghost, the house is reportedly haunted by his wife Joline, who tragically died of cancer at the young age of 38. She is seen dressed in a luxurious white gown with a beaded jewelled medallion in the form of a headband, with a feather at the back, she regularly roams the house, most often sighted around the gazebo.

As well as adult ghosts, there seem to be at least two child ghosts. They often play pranks, touching guests, and moving things throughout the property.

At the nearby Salado Creek, there have been reports over the years of Native American apparitions that have scared off children fishing for invading their land, often accompanied by either a faint drumming sound or the scent of smoke. As well, there has been at least one claim of spectral soldiers in Texan and Mexican uniforms continuing the battle that ended on that bloody day in 1842. Sometimes it is said you can hear the sound of an old military bugle being played, or might even see the ghost of a lone Confederate soldier milling around the Black Swan Inn’s gazebo.

Location History

The land in which the Black Swan Inn stands has a history dating back to 5,500 B.C. having been used by a Native American Tribe all the way up until 1000 A.D. as it was believed to be a sacred place due to the Salado Creeks seemingly mystical properties. Artefacts from this time period can still be unearthed, confirming the native Americans were in fact in the area during this time!

Centuries later it was the site of a battle known as the Battle of Salado. It was fought between the Texan army and Mexican Militia in 1842. The battle was another failed attempt at trying to reclaim the territory it had lost after the Battle of Jacinto since 1836.

35 years after the Battle of Salado, in 1887, the land was purchased by German immigrant Henrich Mahler for $2,220, who went on to found a dairy farm on that same land. Some years later his wife passed away, and Henrich followed suit shortly after from lovesick grief. Soon after, the land was purchased by the Holbrooks and Woods families. The wives were sisters and the whole family set up shop there.

It was kept in the family until 1973 when it was sold to George L Mehren and Ingeborg Mehren. The property was then sold on to E. Werner Schmidt in 1980, who then sold it to Sunbelt Self Storage, Inc. in 1987. Sunbelt then sold it to the current owner Jo Ann Rivera back in 1991, and she and her family have lived there ever since.

What's Included?

Ghost Tour / History Tour of the property by professional tour guides,
Paranormal investigation 101 (small workshop on how to use the equipment and the techniques you’ll be using throughout the night)
Food served from the excellent, Flat Rock food truck, (offering a wide selection of meal deals) Paid for by Haunted Rooms up to the value of $10,
Full night of ghost hunting with the team
Use of our equipment which includes but isn’t limited to; trigger objects, EMF Meters, dowsing rods, and EVP recorders.
Light breakfast on offer for guests from 9AM.
Campout included! You’ll be camping under the stars on the grounds of the inn next to creepy woods, reportedly haunted by the spirits of Native Americans and long-dead Mexican and Texan soldiers! – (Please bring your own tents, beds, and sleeping bags/bedding) – and dress weather appropriate.

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.

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