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STRAWBERRY HILL MUSEUM - FOLLOW-UP EFFORTS |
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| We would love to make a return visit to the Strawberry Hill Museum for a second night
of investigation. If that happens, here are some follow-up efforts we should consider if we are given that chance.
Not all of these will be pursued, but all of these will at least be considered by our group.... THE LADY IN RED The legend of the Lady in Red is intriguing. She reportedly entered the Chapel in the 1940's, dressed all in red, and asked, "Where is the Priest's House?" After receiving an answer from the nuns, she turned and left the chapel dripping blood behind her. In the mid-1990's the Lady in Red again appeared in the big kitchen in the basement of the museum, dressed in red 1940's clothing, and asked, "Where is the Priest's House?" After receiving her answer she again left...but this time she did not leave a trail of blood. For more details on this story, see the Background section of this investigation report. This legend deserved more attention than we we able to give it. What are the origins of this story? What historical events or people could be the source of this legend? Has she really only appeared twice? Why would she be looking for the Priest's House? HISTORICAL RESEARCH The History section of this investigation report is very complete, and gives a comprehensive overview of the history of the house. But the information for this account is mostly taken from the museum's own website. I think there would be value in researching the history of the house in terms of news stories, deaths, and dramatic events. What information can be gleaned from newspaper accounts and county records? COLD SPOTS The thermometer we used during this investigation was not up to the task. We have since acquired a TIF 7000 Thermometer/Pyrometer which gives instantaneous real-time air temperature readings. While we were forced to report "feeling" cold spots in certain portions of the house on this first investigation, in our next investigation at the museum we could report actual measurements of those cold spots. In addition, the real-time accuracy of the TIF 7000 may allow us to actually track cold spots back to their natural (or unnatural) sources.... MORE INVESTIGATION TIME Of the 4-hour-investigation, almost 2 hours were spent exploring the museum's 42 rooms, mapping the floor plan, and learning about its history and paranormal background. That left us only 2 hours to actually attempt to obtain evidence of the paranormal. A 2nd visit to the museum would be 100% investigation...as the background work has already been done. This would allow us more time to look for unexplained electromagnetic fields, unexplained temperature changes, EVP recordings, unusual photographs and video, and other evidence of paranormal activity. As with anything else, the more time we can get at the location attempting to gather data and evidence...the more likely we are to find something. More investigation time also means we'll be able to focus on some areas of the museum where we were unable to spend much time during the first investigation...and we'll be able to redouble our efforts in those locations where we feel we have the best chance of getting some results. MORE TIME DOING VIGILS One thing I regretted, was not having more time to just sit & wait. Sometimes, when you are focusing heavily on an investigation and moving from activity to activity, you miss the small things. You aren't open to experiencing actual phenomenon. A vigil is where you actually sit quietly and wait for something to happen. You speak with your surroundings and attempt to make contact with whatever spirits or energies might be present. If we are able to conduct a 2nd investigation at the site, we will set aside more time for vigils. -Mark Stinson |
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