PENNHURST: 2016: ORB

BLUE ORB

The catwalk at the old Pennhurst State School & Hospital can be rather creepy at night. This part of the catwalk is just behind the Quaker building. The area to the left is thick with foliage and trees - to condensed to even walk in the area. A staff member has been guarding this part of the walkway during the annual Halloween entertainment. This member has reported seeing shadows in this area. He also said he feels like something is watching him.  But the worst part for this gentleman is the night he was touched on the shoulder by an unseen hand. Clearly, it had unnerved him. 

Customers have also gotten pictures of orbs and faces in the trees.

So, that being said, I stopped and took a couple of pictures in this area. I captured a blue orb, seemingly near the railing. This orb then took flight and fluttered off into the trees. This is the four pictures I managed to capture. There was no one else around when I took these pictures. It was late at night.

Pennhurst is a fascinating place to visit. The entire property has a haunting, serene quality that can be felt by many visitors. I can describe it as the past seemingly merging with the present - even if for just a moment. 

Pennhurst State School and Hosptial was originally opened 1908-1987. It sat empty for many, many years. 

If you can't get to Pennhurst, check out my books: 

Ghosts of Mayflower: A Pennhurst Haunting

Pennhurst Ghosts of Mayflower II 

(Amazon.com) 

http://www.outskirtspress.com/GhostsofMayflower 

This coming weekend, October 27, 28, 20, 30th will be Pennhurst Asylum's final Halloween debut. 

Hope to see you there! 

Tamera Lawrence 

GHOSTS OF MAYFLOWER: OCT 21, 2016

A toy left over from Pennhurst State School

Friday, October 21, 2016

With the ending of the summerlike weather, Pennhurst took on a chilly wind. The temperatures dropped and the leaves scattered. Along with the change, an eerie feeling crept into the Mayflower Hall building.  (aka Ghost Hunt)

During the evening, I was standing in Mayflower’s foyer, talking to entering groups. In mid-sentence, a breath of air rustled the back of my hair. It was as if someone was standing behind me and blew into my neck. Thinking it was a co-worker messing with me, I turned sharply around, only to be staring into the empty hallway. Unnerved, I continued onward. However, that was not the end of it. Several times throughout the evening, my head was either stroked by an unseen hand or my hair was tugged.

But I was not the only target of this mischievous spirit. A co-worker reported he had been tapped on the head. Another woman on 2^nd floor reported a similar experience.

 Other customers claimed to see moving orbs with the naked eye. Some boasted of either being touched or hearing voices close to their ears.

All in all- it was a great night for ghost hunting.

Pennhurst Asylum is located in Spring City, Pennsylvania.

Author Tamera Lawrence

Books:

GHOSTS OF MAYFLOWER: A PENNHURST 

HAUNTING

PENNHURST GHOSTS OF MAYFLOWER II

(AMAZON.COM) 

MAYFLOWER HALL: 2016

MAYFLOWER HALL: PENNHURST Pa

On Saturday evening, I captured a picture of the little girl ghost that roams the Mayflower Hall Building at Pennhurst Asylum. She is standing on the steps that lead to 2nd-floor.  There also appears to be another spirit to the left of the girl, who blends in with the railing.  A feeling washed over me that something was standing on the steps and I went with it and took the picture. We were closing up the building for the  night.

This isn't the first time a girl in white has been seen in Mayflower. In fact, it is the norm. For the past six years, people have been either seeing her or getting pictures of her during paranormal hunts or at  Pennhurst's annual Halloween attraction. 

Pennhurst Asylum is located at the notorious Pennhurst State School & Hospital (1908-1987) 

Want to know more about Mayflower's Ghosts? Check out Ghosts of Mayflower:  A Pennhurst Haunting & Pennhurst Ghosts of Mayflower II.  Books are available Amazon.com. 

Http://www.outskirtspress.com/GhostsofMayflower   

Author Tamera Lawrence 

PENNHURST 2016

Pennhurst Asylum will be opened this Thursday night. 

Dates are October 13th through October 30th - Thursday through Sunday.

Ticket booth:: 6:30 PM - 10:30PM Fri, Sat

 Ticket booth 6:30 PM-9:30 PM, Thur. Sun.

pennhurstasylum.com

Bring your cell phone, make sure it's charged and come to Ghost Hunt in the Mayflower Hall Building to take pictures. 

People have been getting some great pics of orbs, shadows and even faces. 

LINE ENTERTAINER

But if you can't get to Pennhurst this year, check out Ghosts of Mayflower: A Pennhurst Haunting on Amazon.com 

http://www.outskirtspress.com/GhostsofMayflower 

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

AUTHOR TAMERA LAWRENCE 

MAYFLOWER HALL: PENNHURST 2016

Pennhurst Asylum: 2016

History:

 In the early 1900's the state of Pennsylvania's decided to separate and hide away that which offended society - apparently people that didn't fit the "Norm." These people were thought to be a menace to society and were considered possible future criminals. This led to the creation of Pennhurst State school and Hospital. The plan was to segregate and institutionalize these "retarded" people. School and house them. Teach a trade. And in some cases, perhaps even cure them. 

Pennhurst housed physically and mentally handicapped individuals. Also added to the population were orphans and epileptics. Overcrowded conditions, limited medical advances and lack of staff took its toll on the residents, who desperately needed more one on one care. With lack, of supervision, abuse, became commonplace. Overwhelmed staff often quit. Requests for additional funding was denied or delayed by the state. In many ways, Pennhurst was on its own - a boat without a paddle, filled with rusty holes and sinking fast.

With time decay took root, both in the buildings and in the lives of the individuals, who were all but forgotten. In the 1960's change was in the works. Lawsuits and revelations. 

Thankfully Pennhurst closed down in 1987. 

Today

In the fall, for a period of about six weekends, Pennhurst Asylum opens its doors for its annual Halloween attraction. This involves the use of the Administration Building, portions of the tunnels and the Mayflower Hall Building.  Although not ever one is pleased with the haunted attraction, inviting the public to Pennhurst does shed light on Pennhurst's past - be it good or bad. 

Mayflower Hall
Halloween is a time of fun and pretend. Getting scared is a thrill for most people. But then there are those who don't care for a scare. Ghost Hunt is held in the Mayflower Hall Building. This attraction offers patrons the chance to see the building without actors jumping out to scare. Ghost Hunt is just that. A Ghost hunt. And if you don't believe in ghosts, perhaps seeing the building in its rustic condition will be a scare enough. 

Wheelchair left behind at Pennhurst

MAYFLOWER HALL: 2ND FLOOR MAIN HALL

 Mayflower now hosts a museum, filled with artifacts from the original state school. This includes pictures, artwork, clothing, instruments, medical equipment, etc. Plans are in the making to increase the museum and offer day tours. 

View from Mayflower Hall window

Pennhurst playground equipment

Author Tamera Lawrence 

GHOSTS OF MAYFLOWER: A PENNHURST HAUNTING 

PENNHURST GHOST OF MAYFLOWER II 

AMAZON.COM 

http://www.outskirtspress.com/GhostsofMayflower