GSGHS had the rare opportunity to investigate this iconic building. Phineas Pemberton built the first part of this dwelling in 1687. There have been many reports of this location being haunted. GSGHS tries to keep an open mind when investigating locations that have a known reputation for having activity. This should be protocol for all teams, so as the investigators mind is not tainted with these known reports. Only the case management team knew of the activity reports before going into this location.

Locals in the area have long reported strange sounds and shadowy figures about the mansion and property. Also reports of dogs growling and barking were reported to emanate from the Mansion. The building it self has seen it's trials and tribulations over the years. The Mansion was used in several different manners as the years passed, it once was used as the local police headquarters. The GREAT icon has also seen tragedy; it has seen a hanging during the civil war as the reports go. The Mansion has also seen vandalism as well, fire have torn through this great building on several occasions. But has stood the test of time.

The Bolton Mansion was brought back to life by a great bunch of folks known as the " Friends of The Bolton Mansion". They have done a great job in the renovations that they are working on. You may visit their web site by clicking here.

The investigation started off normally with Boni Bates and Rob Reid heading up the teams and the locations to start doing the base readings. All readings were normal; all electrical hot spots were noted so that there would be no false positives. The monitor bank was set up and the teams were dispatched accordingly. At approximately 7:30 PM the door near the monitor banked slammed hard and fully shut, this was quite strange due to the fact that there were several cords running through the door way. There was a slight breeze noted in the mansion but none strong enough to close the door completely. Tim B., Ron P., Bryan, Rob R., and Tracy witnessed this. We tried to no avail to debunk it and could not. At approx. 8:30 PM Boni, Rob R., heard distinct footsteps on the third floor and there was no one on the floor at the time. A short time later Tim B, and Ron P. observed what seemed to be a flash of light to which an EVP was captured at the same time. There were several cases of cold spots experienced by all investigators, as well as personal experiences which are not of solid scientific evidence but were noted on our groups reports.

The conclusion of this night was a hard one to come to at the time, after reviewing all material gathered. There were several EVP's that were captured by several investigators. The night was exciting but a solid conclusion of the Mansion being haunted could not be established after just one investigation. Although there were EVP’s captured and abnormal conditions were observed by many, Boni and Rob decided that another visit was in order to see if we could obtain any solid evidence that would back up these original findings. So at the present GSGHS had to conclude on this one visit that we were undecided on "Haunted Status". Please enjoy the EVP'S below.

Update!!!!!

GSGHS made another visit to the BOLTON MANSION; we were there on May 17, 2008. Be sure to check back soon for our findings. You do not want to miss this upcoming report!!!