Haunted Hamilton's Haunted Bus Trip to Mansfield Reformatory in Ohio
Haunted Bus Trip to Mansfield Reformatory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click to see photos from past Bus Trips to Mansfield:
camera 2008 Photos | 2009 Photos

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Saturday, November 26, 2011 until Sunday, November 27, 2011
 

 

Haunted Hamilton presents this very unique overnight
Haunted Bus Trip to Mansfield Reformatory!

As seen in the movie 'The Shawshank Redemption'

The Shawshank Redemption

NOTE: You MUST have your PASSPORT to join us on this trip!
If you haven't got one yet, visit the Passport Office in Downtown Hamilton in person
(in person is much faster than by mail - we received ours in less than two weeks!
You should receive your Passport just in time for the trip.
Applying through the mail takes about 4 weeks to receive).

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Mansfield Reformatory Preservation Society (MRPS) sponsored Ghost Hunts® are serious, but informal attempts to document paranormal activity at a castle-like former prison. Ghost Hunts® provide an unusual first-hand experience to search other realms. Ghost Hunts® at OSR are the first of their kind in the United States.

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Our ghostly journey will lead us to the Ohio State Reformatory, which was built between 1886 and 1910. It houses the world's largest free-standing cell block which is six tiers high! The Reformatory remained in full operation until 1972, but wasn't completely closed down until 1990.

Mansfield Reformatory is one of, if not THE most haunted locations in the United States. It is reportedly haunted with several paranormal hotspots including the two chapels, the area around the warden's office, the infirmary and solitary confinement. Over 200 people died at the Ohio State Reformatory, including a few guards who were killed during escape attempts.

The facility gained fame when it served as Shawshank State Prison in the 1994 movie The Shawshank Redemption starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. It has also been featured in other popular movies including, "Air Force Once", "Tango and Cash" and many others. It has also been featured on tv shows including, "Scariest Places on Earth", SciFi Channel's "Ghost Hunters" with TAPS and other shows on A&E and The Travel Channel.

NOTE: This bus trip is not recommended for pregnant women,
due to the lead-based paints still present at the old jail.

Read the full haunted history of Mansfield Reformatory
Article by Daniel Cumerlato
Featuring pictures by Stephanie Cumerlato

Unfortunately, anyone under 21 is not allowed to attend this trip
due to the rules and regulations set in place by the
Mansfield Reformatory Preservation Society.

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We will depart Hamilton via a fully chartered, luxury bus with an on-board washroom facility. We will make several pit-stops along the way until we arrive in Amish Country, Ohio where we will stop at one of Stephanie & Daniel's favourite places for a homestyle dinner buffet! (which is included in the trip cost too!)

After dinner, you have some free time to do some shopping at the various Country Shops and Market's around Amish Country! Make sure you bring some extra cash... there are cute little gift shops and bakeries!

After our dinner/shopping break in Amish Country, we'll continue to wind through the country roads as the dead of night approaches. We'll arrive at Mansfield Reformatory just in time for a personalized tour of the jail before we're "let loose" into the depths of the creepy, dark, and oh, did we mention EXTREMELY HAUNTED building!!

TRIP ITINERARY
Subject to change
Saturday, November 26, 2011
8:00 a.m.
Depart Hamilton
8:30 a.m.
Vineland Pick-Up
10:00 a.m.
Pit-Stop for Bathroom Break
12:00 - 12:30 p.m.
Quick Lunch at Rest Stop
1:30 p.m.
Pit-Stop for Bathroom Break
3:00 p.m.
Homestyle Amish Country Buffet at Dutch Valley Restaurant in Sugarcreek, OH (included in price!)
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Free time for old country shopping
7:00 p.m.
Arrive at Mansfield Reformatory
8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Fully Guided Tour of Mansfield Reformatory
10:00 p.m.
- 4:00 a.m.
Overnight Paranormal Investigation at Mansfield Reformatory. This is when you are let loose in the jail for time to investigate on your own!
Sunday, November 27, 2010
12:00 a.m.
Midnight Snack of Pizza and Pop (included in price!)
3:00 a.m.
"Dead Time" - Post-Investigation Discussion
4:00 a.m.
Depart Mansfield Reformatory
6:00 - 7:30 a.m.
Breakfast Break at Rest Stop
10:00 a.m.
Pit-Stop for Bathroom Break
11:30 a.m.
Drop-off in Vineland
12:00 p.m.
Arrive back in Hamilton

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Per Person:
$225 + taxes

Price includes:

  • Transportation to Ohio via a fully chartered luxury bus with onboard washrooms
  • Historic Tour of Mansfield Reformatory
  • Overnight on-premise Paranormal Investigation of Mansfield Reformatory
  • Dinner Buffet at Dutch Valley Country Restaurant
  • A midnight meal of Pizza and Pop at Mansfield Reformatory
  • Non-alcoholic drinks, including pop and hot chocolate avail. throughout the night.
  • Snack Bag with delicious snacks and treats for the ride!
  • Water bottles available on the bus and throughout the night at the jail.
  • On-Board ghostly DVD movies, informational video clips on Mansfield and Trivia Prizes!
  • Investigation Tips & Techniques
  • Price includes border crossing fees and processing fees.

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  • Passport Needed!! Please ensure you pack this to avoid delays and problems at the U.S. border.
  • Comfy Clothing (since we will be on the bus quite a bit!)
  • Blanket & Pillow (to use for sleeping on the bus)
  • Good, comfy shoes! You'll be on your feet all night walking through the dark corridors and up winding steel staircases... heels are definitely NOT recommended!! The jail contains hazards including, but not limited to, narrow corridors, steep stairs, and uneven surfaces.
  • Sweaters, Jackets, Scarves, Mitts (it will be really cold at this time of year!)
  • Extra Spending Money in U.S. Currency (for your lunch, breakfast and pit-stops, and for any extra goodies you might buy on the trip!)
  • Camera (you won't want to forget this experience, and who knows, maybe you'll capture something on film!)
  • Camcorder (same as above...)
  • Paranormal Investigation Tools (We'll have these for sale during the trip too, including Pendulums, Divining Rods, Protective & Healing Crystals, and lots more!)

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FILL OUT
the below form to reserve for 2011 Mansfield Trip
Only payment confirms your spots on the bus

Unfortunately, anyone under 21 is not allowed to attend this trip
due to the rules and regulations set in place by the
Mansfield Reformatory Preservation Society.

NOTE: This bus trip is not recommended for pregnant women,
due to the lead-based paints still present at the old jail.

ONLINE RESERVATION FORM
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Downtown Hamilton
Vineland
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Please note you need a Passport to come on this trip!
Please visit the Passport Office in Downtown Hamilton as soon as possible to get yours in time for the trip!

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PAYMENT OPTIONS

NOTE: Make sure you fill out the Online Reservation Form BEFORE you complete your payment to ensure your booking!

Unfortunately, anyone under 21 is not
allowed to attend this trip

There are 5 ways you can pay:

1.

CREDIT CARD ONLINE with PayPal (preferred method)

Online with Credit Card using PayPal

All Tickets
$225.00
+ 13% HST

 
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CERTIFIED CHEQUE or MONEY ORDER

Please send only Certified Cheques or Money Order's through Postal Mail by sending payment to:

Haunted Hamilton
P.O. Box 66
Mount Hope, ON
L0R 1W0

Please make payment out to 'Haunted Hamilton'
Please add 13% HST to the total price

Please DO NOT send cash in the mail. We will not be responsible for any lost payment

   
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Pay by "Interac Money Transfer"

Send full amount owing to:
info@hauntedhamilton.com

Put "Mansfield Bus Trip - <Name on Reservation> - <# of tickets being paid for>" in the COMMENTS

Please add 13% HST to the total price

 
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CASH IN PERSON (AT AN UPCOMING GHOST WALK)

If you wish to pay cash in person, visit us at an upcoming Ghost Walk (see Interactive calendar of dates at www.ghostwalks.com)

Please contact us to schedule this. E-mail: info@hauntedhamilton.com

   
5.

Visit The Museum of the Paranormal
118 Queen Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake

Visit The Museum of the Paranormal at 118 Queen Street in Niagara-on-the-Lake (down the path by Maple Leaf Fudge)

Click for MAP
Hours until November: Daily from 11am until 8p
November: 11am until 6pm

NOTE: All forms of payment including Cash are accepted
Just give the name the reservation is under and how many tickets you’re paying for.

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