Moundsville Penitentiary (Prison) Ghost Hunts

At 8 pm on your scheduled night, enter the gates of what was once one of the bloodiest prisons in America for an hour-long guided tour of the facility. At 9 pm begin your paranormal experience and share your stories at midnight during pizza and a movie. Continue exploring for mystical spirits until 6am under the direction of a qualified paranormal investigator or on your own.

We invite you to share your Ghost Hunting experiences with us by sending your experiences, stories to [email protected]. Check our website to see if your stories and pictures have been posted! The cost of attending a ghost hunt is $50.00 per person.

To take part in a ghost hunt you will need to fill out the Ghost Hunt License and Agreement form available below and return to: Ghost Hunt, c/o the MEDC, 818 Jefferson Avenue, Moundsville, WV 26041

Please visit our website for more information.

Getting There & Details

Address
818 Jefferson Ave.
Phone
304-845-6200
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.wvpentours.com
Map
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