EVENTS

Hunting the Ghostly Past

“It may be the most haunted house in Asheville,” Joshua P. Warren says of the Smith-McDowell House. Warren ought to know. President of the Asheville-based paranormal team, League of Energy Materialization and Unexplained phenomena Research (L.E.M.U.R.), Warren has investigated many area reported hauntings and has written the popular-selling book Haunted Asheville.

"We were first contacted by the Smith-McDowell House years ago," Warren says. "Once we learned of the ghostly occurrences, we began regular investigations and have experienced extraordinary phenomena in the mansion.”

No doubt. Spectres could hardly find a better residence. As Asheville’s oldest mansion, the Smith-McDowell House boasts four stories, been the domicile of several families and has experienced a long, illustrious history.

Now the House’s history will include weekly ghost hunts. The $15, one-hour investigation includes EMF meters, units that can detect energy disturbances allegedly related to ghosts, and original video footage of paranormal anomalies within the House.

Guests who want to experience the mysterious side of Asheville's oldest mansion can call (828) 216-3383 or visit WWW.HauntedAsheville.com