It’s Spooky Season ghostie peeps! It has been a hot second since I last wrote a post for Christy’s Chronicles. Let me give you a recap on the last few months. Then a bit of encouragement to grab some tickets and come out to Fort Delaware this October for the Paranormal Adventure Tours!
Private Investigation at My Haunted Manor, USA
In mid-August, the team had a private investigation at the Samuel Miller Mansion as part of My Haunted Manor USA. I can’t share too much about the investigation because it will be featured in an upcoming episode on the My Haunted Project YouTube Channel. So be sure to subscribe! We had a small group when we visited which meant plenty of quiet time to really sit and immerse ourselves in the experience at MHM. Having a chance to explore the whole mansion with a small group, is such a different vibe than when we have visited for the public events. We absolutely love that place and really respect that the whole My Haunted Project is elevating the field of paranormal investigation at a truly international level by including 24/7 access via live streams and evidence from the public who visit.
I had the privilege to go back up to the Manor just a few weeks ago when the Ghost Pardee group had their private investigation. They were such a blast to meet. This particular trip was extra fun for me, because it afforded me the opportunity to learn more about a “command center” and really get behind the scenes of investigating. Watching the cameras, writing down the timestamps and being an extra set of eyes was a lot of fun.
If you want to know more about the Samuel Miller Mansion, check out the post from one of our last visits.
Pennhurst Asylum
In late August, I went to Pennhurst Asylum with other paranormal teams from the region. It was a blast being able to head back to Pennhurst to see how other teams investigate. I love learning about new methods or new ways to use old methods. I had the opportunity to investigate with the Bader Brothers AND their Mom and sister. Turns out that the whole family is gifted with a sixth sense and a supreme level of curiosity and passion. Seeing them investigate together was amazing; truly an honor.
Pennhurst is such a rough place to visit because from the moment you turn in and head down the drive you can feel the heaviness. Traumatic things happened at that asylum for many, many years and the energy left behind is incredibly sad. The groups I met that night were all incredibly respectful and kind-hearted. I can only hope that we were able to bring light and comfort to any spirits still lingering in that place.
Only Ghosts in the Building sat me down for an interview to talk a little bit about Pennhurst, as Emily from that podcast had been on that trip. The interview became a two-part podcast series on her show.
Please check out the Only Ghosts in the Building podcast. You can find them on Spotify and Patreon to name just a couple of platforms. And check out the DSGI podcast page to see a playlist with interviews featuring many of our investigators.
Warren’s Paracon
This past weekend I attended my first Paracon. A group of friends and I went up to Gettysburg to attend The Warren’s Seekers of the Supernatural Paracon. Shout out to Emily, Kelsey and Morgan!
Sporting my DSGI hat, several of the paranormal teams from across the country learned about the Diamond State Ghost Investigators as they tried to come up with other words that fit that acronym. I think some of them might have just been learning about Delaware for the first time, too. Just kidding. I hope I represented the team well, next time I’ll make sure to have business cards or stickers. Every team or vendor that I spoke with was super kind and curious. They each genuinely wanted to learn more about DSGI, just as I wanted to learn more about them.
The Ghost Brothers were charming and funny. They also apparently like to roast their fans. Consider me roasted. But I did get a nickname out of it that should probably give me pause, but instead, Imma laugh about it. So the autographed picture says “To Christy “Big Crip.”” Look, I can’t help that I have a firm handshake Dalen Spratt, Juwan Mass, and Marcus Harvey. It’s gotta be the boxing. I promise I’m not gangsta!
One of the great things about attending something like a Paracon is that you get to network and connect with so many new people interested in the paranormal field. Of course, we also ran into the guys, the Bader brothers Trey and Jeff and Daryl from MHM, and several of our friends from Interstate Paranormal Research. We had a great time, albeit a very long day. Gettysburg, I can’t wait to come back!
Fort Delaware Paranormal Adventure Tours
Last week we had a pow-wow with Delaware State Parks to get ready for this coming weekend at Fort Delaware State Park on Pea Patch Island! The Paranormal Adventure Tours are back, this will be year 16! These tours are really something special, because we enjoy blending history with the thrill of ghost investigating.
This year’s tours kick off on Friday, October 4, featuring a special guest appearance by Daryl Marston from A&E’s Ghost Hunters and My Haunted Manor USA. Daryl is renowned for his captivating insights into the paranormal world, and attendees will have the chance to learn from one of the best in the field.
On Saturday, October 5, we’re thrilled to welcome our contest winner, Wayne, and his guest. DSGI can’t wait to meet you both and share this unique experience!
Fort Delaware has a rich history as a Civil War prison camp, where tens of thousands of Confederate soldiers were held, and thousands perished. With tales of ghostly encounters and eerie phenomena—like mysterious footsteps and shadowy figures—this historic site offers a perfect backdrop for exploration.
Get your tickets
Our Saturday tours are sold out, but there are still tickets available for some of the upcoming Friday nights! Grab your tickets now and prepare for an evening filled with adventure, education, and perhaps a few ghostly surprises. We can’t wait to see you there!
P.S. Search on the page for the word “paranormal” at the ticket link above. Then type in a Friday date in October to see which tour has tickets left!
And don’t forget to bring your flashlights!
Stay spooky, friends! – C