The American Ghost Society is a paranormal investigative group which spans the entirety of North America.[1] It was founded in 1995 by Troy and Amy Taylor in Alton, Illinois as the Ghost Society of Central Illinois, but was renamed in 1996.[2] The society began holding annual conferences in the same year.[3] By 1999 the group had 2,500 members.[4]

The society focuses on using supposedly scientific methods for ghost hunting rather than seances or psychic readings. The use of digital cameras is also barred by the organisation.[5] The society offers certificates and training in ghost hunting.[6]

The American Ghost Society also publishes the quarterly magazine Ghosts of the Prairie and operates the largest online bookstore dedicated to the supernatural.[2][3]

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References

  1. ^ Carla Crowder (October 31, 2002). "SEARCHING THE LOCAL HAUNTS HISTORY OF SUFFERING MAKES SOUTH FERTILE FOR FRIGHTS, PROFESSOR SAYS". Birmingham News.
  2. ^ a b "American Ghost Society". The Element Encyclopedia of the Psychic World. Harper Element. 2006. p. 19.
  3. ^ a b Sue Hurley (July 22, 1999). "American Ghost Society Will Bring Experts On Spirit Hunting To Alton For; Conference". St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
  4. ^ Hannah Wolfson (October 30, 1999). "Ghost has eerie role at S.L. theater". Deseret News.
  5. ^ Dan Craft (October 9, 1998). "Ghosts on the prairie". The Pantagraph.
  6. ^ S.L. Wykes (October 31, 2002). "Ghost-hunters hear things that go bump". San Jose Mercury News.
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