DeSoto House Haunted Historical Dinner Tour
October 31, 2009
October 31, 2009
The DeSoto House's Haunted Historical Tour went over with great acceptance. People have already been asking for notice when tickets will go on sale for next years event. Over 146 people attended our presentation. Tickets for the 2nd Annual DeSoto Haunted Historical Tour will be by pre-order only and will also be limited to 100 tickets. Thank you to all who attended and to those who helped with this event.
Performers
| Gordon Fallos |
Maureen Fallos |
Marion Lubinski |
| Pam Porter |
Heidi Hagen |
Ralph Grenz |
| Chris Ludescher |
Jim Nadeau |
Diann Marsh |
| Robert Grenz |
Marie Nadeau |
Rita Wadman |
| Fran Onak |
Debbie Pausz |
Peggy Whitney |
| Scott Whitney |
Contributors
Click on the links to visit their sites
| DeSoto House Hotel |
Galena Gazette |
JP Vincent & Sons Inc. |
| Book World |
Galena Cellars Winery |
Carl Johnson's Gallery |
| Grape Escape |
One Eleven Main |
The Woods |
| Vignettes |
Specialty Gifts |
Kandy Kitchen |
| Indulge Day Spa |
The Grateful Gourmet Co. |
Poopsie's |
| Images Of Nature |
Market House Restaurant |
Culver's of Galena |
Reviews From TripAdvisor.com
| “Halloween Night Haunted Historic Dinner”
DeSoto House Hotel Chicago,Illinois Nov 1, 2009 If you want to feel young again, I would advise visiting the DeSoto House in costume on Halloween. The costumes were phenomenal and it seemed like the people stepped out of the 19th century. The Ghouls and Ghosts from the past seemed to walk the halls as guests and DeSoto staff, in costume, made our stay memorable They had "The Paranormal Institute of Illinois" do a presentation after dinner. The presentation was a little too technical in the beginning, but they made up for it with the recorded documentation of sightings at the DeSoto and other Galena Properties. The hair stood up on the back of my neck. I would recommend a visit to Galena and the DeSoto House Hotel to anyone looking for a getaway that is only hours away from Chicago. |
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| “Haunted Historical Dinner Tour on Halloween Night”
DeSoto House Hotel Decatur, Illinois Nov 2, 2009 Five friends and I planned a trip to Galena Illinois for a Haunted Historical Dinner Tour on Halloween evening. We were all amazed at how a wonderful evening came out of it. The parade was phenomenal, however we all agreed that the dinner, tour and presentation by the Paranormal Research of Illinois were extremely fascinating. The atmosphere was breath taking, especially with tour guides dressed for the occasion. The paranormal group did an outstanding job and were very informative. We were glad to hear they will be back next year, as we will not miss it. Thanks to all who put this wonderful evening on for us to enjoy. |
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| “Haunted Historical Dinner Tour”
DeSoto House Hotel Danville, Illinois Nov 4, 2009 All I can say is WOW! We felt as if we had stepped back in time. My friends and I bought tickets for the Dinner Tour at the DeSoto House with the Paranormal Research of Illinois. The dinner was great but the highlight was during desert when the paranormal group talked. I had to sleep with the lights on that night but it was well worth it. Chad of PRI did an outstanding job and was extremely informative. All of us agree that we are returning next year for the 2nd Annual Haunted Dinner Tour. Whoever thought of this idea was a genius. |
| For this next review I have to add a comment of my own... Barb is my co-founder, not my wife. We both have personal family lives separate from each other and PRI, but comments like these show how well we work together. Chad “Desoto House Hotel in Galena Illinois is a fabulous place to stay on Halloween!” DeSoto House Hotel Chicago, Illinois Nov 5, 2009 My wife and I made reservations for Halloween weekend, 2009 at the DeSoto House Hotel in Galena, IL. We were celebrating our anniversary and have always enjoyed staying at the DeSoto House Hotel for the location and great service. What we were not expecting was a fabulous evening. We attended a Haunted Historical Dinner Tour which we both enjoyed very much. Everything that evening was great, to Deb and her staff, the food, and the tour in costumes. Most of all, the presentation that Paranormal Research of Illinois did during dessert, was pretty amazing. Cheers to Chad and his wife, Barb for putting together a neat way to show the public about the paranormal. I myself thought the night was a little exhausting, but I think that had to do with the evidence the group shared with us, because I couldn't really sleep well. Kudos to all that participated and made this evening possible for us to enjoy! |