Using a local example I will add this. We have the Dr Pepper Museum here in Waco and a local group went there and did an investigation. They gave out little window stickers for the Museum to put up saying that they are haunted. This could be along the same lines of being "officially" haunted.

lmao, so true....

About the "officially haunted thing" I have often wondered how they decide that myself, but there is a actual list of 'officially haunted' locations in the U.S. I have no idea why the government even bothers with things like that, but it's most likely for economic growth through travel hot spots.

Hey everyone!

I just went to the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose' (a long road trip for me!!). I was wondering if anyone else has gone there and what they thought about it. I was disappointed that I wasn't allowed to take any pictures on the tour, so sadly I have no images for you guys. I went on the last tour of the night, which started just after 5, so I got the cool night effect that most people don't get to experience. One person in my tour group was from the Greenbay Area Ghost Hunters. Apparently there are only two locations in california that are considered to be officially haunted and that was one of them. (The other place is the Whaley House)

So has anyone been there before? Please share.

We toured the house a year ago and were allowed to take photos. Between my husband and me, we took hundreds! We also went back for a private tour a couple days later and learned a lot more interesting information rather than just what they tell you on the regular tour. I love that place. It's really fascinating and the grounds are BEAUTIFUL.

It still reads, "This site has been officially declared haunted by the

Paranormal Investigators of Central Texas"

Using a local example I will add this. We have the Dr Pepper Museum here in Waco and a local group went there and did an investigation. They gave out little window stickers for the Museum to put up saying that they are haunted. This could be along the same lines of being "officially" haunted.

im not sure which is more surprising, that there is a Dr. Pepper Museum

or that it's haunted. is it haunted by Dr. Pepper's wife? sorry, childhood

joke came back to me when I read this post /smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':blink:' />

on a serious note, have you thought about seeing if your group could investigate it Ryan?

I don't know, but I've always wondered about this.

Same thing when I hear on a tv paranormal show, "there are reports of a lot activity".

Who makes the reports?

well that I can understand. "report of activity" could just mean someone says they saw something,

but to claim you are one of only two "officially haunted" places in Cali, this I need more info on /laugh.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />

Okay, I have to ask...

What is "officially haunted" and who bestows this on a place?

I don't know, but I've always wondered about this.

Same thing when I hear on a tv paranormal show, "there are reports of a lot activity".

Who makes the reports?

I was disappointed that I wasn't allowed to take any pictures on the tour, so sadly I have no images for you guys.

So has anyone been there before? Please share.

Definitely disappointed, and felt it was more hype than anything. The story behind the woman and the house is incredibly interesting, however, the only "haunting" that I can see taking place is a personal haunting of Mrs. Winchester.

Weird about photos, they allowed us to take them.

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Local sheriff's deputies use these here. The picture is surprisingly good.

Andy

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