Geisternacht Paranormal Investigation at the German American Heritage Center -- September 27.
Saturday, September 27, 7 p.m.
German American Heritage Center, 712 West Second Street, Davenport IA
Led by the from haunted maps and arriving toward the start of spooky season, the German American Heritage Center's September 27 Geisternacht Paranormal Investigation event invites patrons of the Davenport venue to learn about the history of the building, as well as the nature of paranormal investigation itself.
From the edifice's long history as a hotel for early German immigrants to its more seedy years as a brothel in the 20th century, the German American Heritage Center was initially a hub for mayhem, mystery, and tragedy in Davenport’s early days. In the September 27 Geisternacht event, participants are invited to learn about the history of this building from the Haunted Maps team, who will provide fascinating insight into both the building and the tools and strategies used during investigations.
Among the three-personal Haunted Maps crew, Greg has been interested in the paranormal for as long as he can remember, but has been investigating since 2019. He is a healthy skeptic who is looking for scientific proof of spirits. Dez enjoys researching and teaching the history of each location and how to use paranormal equipment. She has been investigating since 2019, and refers to her unique abilities and mediumship as "spidey powers." And Amy's fascination with the paranormal started at the age of five, having grown up in a home with a spirit protector. Her journey to investigating began in 2003, and with her sharp intuition and extensive knowledge of investigation equipment, she effortlessly dives into the world of spirits and entities. Whether you're a skeptic or a full believer, this trio's nnight at the museum is the perfect way to get into the Halloween spirit.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, the German American Heritage Center was built by John Brus and opened in 1862 as the Germania House, a gasthaus (guest house) for immigrants. In 1876, it was renamed the Miller Hotel after being bought by John Frederick Miller, a German immigrant who had been a manufacturer in the city since the 1850s, and the hotel's name was changed several additional times during the 20th century, becoming the Arcade Hotel around 1906, the Henry Blessing Boarding House around 1917, and the Standard Hotel in 1924. Since being founded as a not-for-profit cultural institution in 1994, the German American Heritage Center has evolved into a museum that includes a large permanent exhibit and two rotating special exhibits. The venue also provides educational programs, workshops, and classes relating to the German American experience and culture; assists in the coordination of festivals to foster an understanding of German American heritage; provides for cultural exchange through language classes and production of cultural presentations to the public; and partners with other heritage groups on programs, exhibits, and events.
The German American Heritage Center's Geisternacht Paranormal Investigation will be held on September 27, admission to the 7 p.m. to midnight event is $30, and tickets include light refreshments, with a cash bar available. For more information and reservations, call (563)322-8844 and visit GAHC.org.
