Haunted Stories Day Tour 2021

Ohio State Reformatory

The Reformatory was designed as a castle-like prison to reform young offenders. One of the top five largest structures in the USA, it houses the world’s tallest free-standing steel cell block. Closed in 1990, the original cell-blocks and administration areas remain intact. Four motion pictures have been filmed there including The Shawshank Redemption. Seen on Travel Channel’s Ghost Adventures; SyFy Channel’s Ghost Hunter’s Academy and Ghost Hunters.  $23 p/p.  October-November abbreviated tours due to their Halloween event.

The Gill House

Built in the first decade of the 20th century by one of Galion’s founding families, The Gill House was designed by a nationally-recognized architect. The 6,000 sq. ft. house’s original owners, Bloomer and Nellie Gill, were associated with the early automobile industry and were visited by family friends Thomas Alva Edison and Henry Ford. Footsteps, laughter, physical contact, traveling shadows and full body apparitions have been witnessed by both visitors and volunteers.  $5p/p.

Renaissance Theatre

The Renaissance Theatre opened its doors in 1928 as a magnificent movie palace built in the Grand Baroque style by the Warner Brothers Management Co. Marble floors and stairways, a one and a half ton crystal chandelier, imposing Mighty Wurlitzer organ, and breathtakingly beautiful 1400-seat auditorium make this theatre the premier showcase. Stories of paranormal occurrences will be told. Seen on A&E’s My Ghost Story.  $6 p/p.

Swavory Sweet & Savory Selections

Swavory Sweet and Savory Selections in the Carrousel District is a lovely specialty shop offering a variety gourmet popcorn, handmade crepes, fresh salads and saltwater taffy.  Add a premium bag of Brickyard mix popcorn for $2.50 p/p.

Mansfield Fire Museum

Mansfield Fire Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving & interpreting the artifacts, history & traditions of firefighting. See a turn of the century fire station, hear the antique alarm bell, see the original parade of hats, browse the many pictures taken of heroic firefighters & get up close to the firefighting equipment. Stories of paranormal occurrences will be told. Donations appreciated.

Malabar Farm

Malabar Farm is the wedding site of Humphrey Bogart & Lauren Bacall on this 914-acre country estate. The home of Pulitzer Prize winning author Louis Bromfield was a haven for many Hollywood celebrities.  Seen on SyFy Channel’s Ghost Hunters.  $5.40 p/p.

Phoenix Brewing Tasting, Tours and Tales

The Phoenix Brewing Company was founded by local beer enthusiasts looking to bring a craft beer revival to downtown Mansfield. Be wary…it’s located in a former 1914 mortuary! Boosting reclaimed fixtures throughout, you can sip four beer samples of your choice with a tour of the Phoenix Brewing Co. $10 p/p.