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Explore the Strauss Mansion at 27 Prospect Circle on a guided, hands-on ghost hunt that blends Victorian architecture and real investigative gear. This adults-only evening pairs local history with practical experiments—expect EVPs, shadow detections, and intimate, free-roaming investigation.
Explore the Strauss Mansion at 27 Prospect Circle on a guided, hands-on ghost hunt that blends Victorian architecture and real investigative gear. This adults-only evening pairs local history with practical experiments—expect EVPs, shadow detections, and intimate, free-roaming investigation.
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Operated by New Jersey Paranormal Investigations · Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey
Atop a steep rise overlooking New York Harbor, the Strauss Mansion in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, invites a different kind of evening - one tuned to low frequencies, cold spots, and polite but persistent mysteries. Built in 1893 as a summer home for a wealthy New York merchant, this 21-room Victorian stands on the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places at 27 Prospect Circle, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716. Its three floors of rooms, a Tower Room that looks over the bay, and a deep basement set a cinematic stage for a hands-on paranormal investigation.
The night begins with a trustee-led briefing that threads local history into reports of confirmed deaths, shadow figures, caught EVPs, and electronics that react without obvious cause. For roughly six hours you'll move through parlor, library, upstairs bedrooms and the tower, learning how professional tools - from K2 meters and REM pods to ITC devices and shadow detectors - are used, then testing them yourself. Investigations are both structured and free-roaming: expect short experiments run by team members alongside long, quiet stretches where individuals can follow their own hunches.
What makes the Strauss experience distinct is the house itself. This is not a sanitized set; the Victorian woodwork, narrow hallways, original fireplaces and panoramic harbor views create a physical context for sensory anomalies. A book that reportedly fell in the library and recorded footsteps in the night are the kinds of incidents that shape the evening, while the Tower Room offers a clear view across the bay - useful for a grounding breath when the house feels heavy.
Practicalities matter. Events are adults-only, minimum age 18, and group sizes cap at about ten participants, keeping investigations intimate. Dress in closed-toe shoes and layers; bring a flashlight and any personal devices you wish to test (phones should be on airplane mode). The meeting point is the mansion at 27 Prospect Circle, and you should plan for a night that runs into the early morning hours.
Why book this trip? If you want a substantive, historically rooted ghost hunt rather than a staged fright show, Strauss blends archival storytelling with real equipment and real phenomena. For Atlantic Highlands, the mansion is more than a haunted house: it's a preserved piece of late-19th-century architecture that casts a long shadow over the town's waterfront history. Whether you leave with hair-raising recordings or simply a deeper appreciation for local lore, the evening delivers a vivid, participatory encounter with both place and past. Bring curiosity, a willingness to sit in silence, and respect for the house; staff enforce rules to protect historic fabric and visitor safety, and the experience rewards patience - some of the clearest EVPs and photographic anomalies here were captured in quiet, hours-long watches by attentive participants.
easy.
6 hours.
Moderate mobility needed: you should be able to climb stairs, stand for periods, and navigate narrow rooms.
Participants must be at least 18 years old.
Yes. The event supplies professional gear, but attendees are welcome to bring and use their own devices.
The meeting point is the Strauss Mansion at 27 Prospect Circle, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716.
The venue notes limited accessibility; investigators should be prepared for stairs and narrow passageways.
You may bring water and snacks, but alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the premises.
Phones should be set to airplane mode to avoid interfering with equipment and to respect the investigation protocol.
Built in 1893 as a summer home for a New York merchant, the Strauss Mansion is listed on both the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places.
Events emphasize protecting historic fabric: follow trustee directions, avoid touching artifacts, and limit equipment that could damage finishes.
New Jersey Paranormal Investigations conducts immersive ghost-hunting events and investigations based in Burlington, New Jersey. The organization offers a rotating roster of investigations at historic and allegedly haunted locations, including manor houses, museums, hotels, mansions, and a tattoo parlor. Events combine guided history tours, hands-on experiments, and the use of professional paranormal equipment such as K2 meters and thermal detectors. Several investigations are tied to charitable causes, including benefit events for the Center for Hope & Safety and Make‑A‑Wish, and other events that support recovery and community organizations. Trips range from exclusive, limited‑attendance nights—such as an investigation at West Hill Manor restricted to ten participants—to larger public investigations at sites like the Red Mill Museum Village, the Shanley Hotel, and the Strauss Mansion. Age restrictions apply for some events; many investigations require participants to be 18 or older. Investigations are led or guided by trustees and hosts at each location, and certain events feature named hosts, including a tattoo parlor investigation led by Sophia Wescott. For those who prefer remote participation, select investigations provide live coverage options. New Jersey Paranormal Investigations emphasizes historical context, structured experiments, and respectful conduct at historic properties. The organization highlights authenticity by partnering with site trustees and established venues, maintaining limited-access events, and promoting safety and charity support during public investigations. Investigations include events at the Ocean County Art Guild, the Samuel Miller Mansion in Columbia, PA, Taylor‑Butler House (Marlpit Hall), and the Strauss Mansion. Several investigations highlight historic significance and public storytelling and education.
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