We SPIRIT Paranormal Indiana, the state's oldest Paranormal group since 2002. We are offering those interested venues and groups the chance to book a lecture workshop. This is a fun presentation for adults and young teens who are interested in Ghost Hunting. Our Purpose is to educate the public on the Scientific Field of study and remove any false assumptions they may have
Most programs last approximately 45 minutes unless otherwise noted in the description, which we follow with a question-and-answer session. The presentation is interactive and visual. We always accept and appreciate an honorarium although not required. SPIRIT is a self-funded group. When we receive one it goes toward the purchase of new equipment, we use in investigations to further the scientific field as well as maintenance of our existing equipment. For booking or to ask questions please email us at info@spiritindiana.com.
Lecture Workshops offored
"Let's Talk Ghosts" is a program that lasts approximately 45 minutes. It is a fun, interactive, and visual workshop involving the audience. It is a PowerPoint-driven presentation of about seventy slides. Our founder, Chief Lawson, and the team members present will conduct the presentation. The Program starts with a brief history of Ghost Hunting and its Methodology. We then look at modern ghost hunting and Paranormal T.V. Next, we discuss Ghosts in general, such as theories on how they are created and science that proves they exist; we explain the science behind Parapsychology and the difference between it and the Paranormal, classifications of hauntings, and a look at the equipment we use. To wrap it up, we will do a quick session on some fun and scary stories from cases spanning over 23 years as a group. After the presentation, we will have a Q&A session for our audience. This is an excellent course for the Halloween season or an introduction to Parapsychology. It targets both the curious, skeptical, and aspiring investigators.
"Hoosier Ghost Stories and Haunted Places 1 " This is a program that lasts approximately 45 minutes. It is a PowerPoint-driven Lecture workshop. This is a deep dive into Hoosier Legends, Ghosts, and Places. We begin with the Avon Bridge, where we dispel and validate some of the legends, folklore, and claims of Paranormal associated with the bridge. Then, we delve into the History and hauntings of the Hanna House. We dive into misinformation and claims of its long history of being an underground railroad stop and the Ghost of enslaved people buried in the basement. After the presentation, we will have a Q&A session for our audience. It targets the curious and the skeptic and is excellent for any season.
"More Hoosier Ghost Stories and Haunted Places 2" This Program lasts approximately 45 minutes. It is a PowerPoint-driven Lecture workshop. This is a deep dive into Hoosier Legends, Ghosts, and Places. We begin with the House of Blue Lights located at Fall Creek and Shadeland in Indianapolis. Every High Schooler in the classes 1955 to 1978 knew of this legend. Did Skiles Test in case his dead wife in a glass coffin and keep blue lights on her? Come and see. We finish with University Heights Hospital, located on Indianapolis's east side. Community Hospital purchased it and became Community South, leaving behind the old building and some ghosts. Learn of the Ghost of Doctor Green. After the presentation, we will have a Q&A session for our audience. It targets the curious and the skeptic and is excellent for any season.
"More Hoosier Ghost Stories and Haunted Places 3" This Program lasts approximately 45 minutes. It is a PowerPoint-driven Lecture workshop. This is a deep dive into Hoosier Legends, Ghosts, and Places. We begin with the Fowler Theater, located in Fowler, Indiana. This beautiful art deco, for example, architecture harbors some fascinating spirits. We finish with Greenlawn Cemetery vs. the city of Indianapolis. Citing amidst the old Diamond chain site, this is the true poltergeist story, where they moved the stones but not the bodies. In 2024, Indy Eleven was trying to build Indianapolis' first soccer stadium. While under construction, more bodies are discovered. We cover the haunting accounts of Diamond Chain employees' encounters with the Greenlawn ghosts. After the presentation, we will have a Q&A session for our audience. It targets the curious and the skeptic and is excellent for any season.
" Hoosier Ghost Stories and Haunted Places 4 " This Program lasts approximately 45 minutes. It is a PowerPoint-driven Lecture workshop. This is a deep dive into Hoosier Legends, Ghosts, and Places. This lecture workshop is a special "Freemason-Shriner" addition. We begin with the Murat Shrine Temple, which is located between the streets of Alabama and New Jersey in Indianapolis. We look at the history of the organizations, the buildings, and the hauntings. We discuss Elijas Jacoby, the building's most famous Ghost and Past Potentate. We end with the Gattling Gun Club, once located at 707 & 709 N Illinois St. in Indianapolis. We will debunk some of history and legends while attempting to discover the identity of the ghosts that belong there. After the presentation, we will have a Q&A session for our audience. It targets the curious and the skeptic and is excellent for any season.
"Hoosier Ghost Stories and Haunted Places 5 " This Program lasts approximately 45 minutes. It is a PowerPoint-driven Lecture workshop. This is a deep dive into Hoosier Legends, Ghosts, and Places. We begin with the Volrath Tavern, located at 118 E Palmer St., Indianapolis, with a rich history. The Volrath was both a speakeasy and a brothel. Frequented by the likes of Al Capone and John Dillinger. We will explore its secret tunnels and its famous ghosts. We end with the Gaslight Tavern located at 2280 S. Meridian St. on Indianapolis's south side. This local tavern has been host to many spirits, not those from the bar. Once operated as a local speakeasy, we will dive into the ghosts of the Gas Light. After the presentation, we will have a Q&A session for our audience. It targets the curious and the skeptic and is excellent for any season.
"The Ghosts of Christmas and Other Denizens" is a program that lasts approximately 45 minutes. It is a PowerPoint-driven workshop. This course is an introduction to the many origins of Christmas. It covers Pagen, Nordic, Celtic, Christian, and Swedish origins. We cover the modern Christian traditions as well. We discuss the Christmas Carol, Krampus, Ice Elves, Mari Lwyd, Yule, St. Nickolas, Santa Claus, and more. After the presentation, we will have a Q&A session with our audience. This Program is great for December, and it is a lecture workshop. This is not intended for Children under 12.
"Irish Ghosts and Legends" This Program lasts approximately 45 minutes. It is a PowerPoint-driven Lecture workshop. We explore Irish ghosts from the legendary Banshee to the cóiste bodhar or Death Coach. We will have a right fine time one and all.
