After-dark investigation at the Historic Burton Ingram House — a two-hour, $35 paranormal tour

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After-dark investigation at the Historic Burton Ingram House — a two-hour, $35 paranormal tour

A guided, two-hour exploration led by the Lewes Historical Society and First State Paranormal Investigations that pairs local history with hands-on investigation tools.

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After-dark investigation at the Historic Burton Ingram House — a two-hour, $35 paranormal tour.

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Lewes
Operator
Lewes Historical Society
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Guided Tour
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Haunted Histories Paranormal Investigations brings visitors into the dim corridors of the Historic Burton Ingram House in Lewes to hear the true tales of former residents and to test what, if anything, remains. Run jointly by the Lewes Historical Society and First State Paranormal Investigations, the experience is a focused, two-hour evening tour that combines storytelling with opportunity for hands-on investigation.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE SETTING

Historic Burton Ingram House

The entire investigation centers on the Historic Burton Ingram House in Lewes, where guides recount the lives and reports tied to former residents and the property itself.

THE METHOD

Hands-on equipment and shared investigations

Participants are invited to use personal paranormal gear if they wish; equipment is also provided for shared groups so visitors can join in the investigative process rather than simply observe.

THE MOMENT

After-dark storytelling and eerie atmosphere

The tour starts late in the day and relies on low light and storytelling to create its atmosphere—flashlights are strongly recommended to follow the investigation and the tales that accompany it.

What the day feels like

What the investigation feels like

The tour is a compact, two-hour evening program that guides a small group through the Burton Ingram House, layers historical context over reported hauntings, and gives visitors the chance to participate using paranormal tools—either their own or equipment supplied to shared groups. Expect focused narration, low light, and practical demonstrations as you listen for the echoes of past residents.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this investigation suits—and who should sit it out.

1
Paranormal enthusiastsIdeal: the tour welcomes hands-on participation and provides equipment for shared groups, so investigators can engage directly with devices and techniques.
2
History buffsSuitable: the program pairs local historical context about former residents with the investigative framing, offering both narrative and experiential elements.
3
Families with teensConditional fit: teens aged 13 and up are welcome at the adult rate; the later hour and spooky material mean the outing is not recommended for younger children.
4
Young children or sensitive attendeesNot recommended: because of the late start time and the nature of the content, children 12 and under are discouraged from attending.

Practical planner

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What to Bring

Flashlights are strongly recommended. Personal paranormal equipment is welcome but not necessary; shared-group equipment will be provided.

Booking Notice

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Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the tour?

The tour runs for approximately two hours.

What is the cost?

Adults (ages 13 and up) are charged $35.

Can I bring my own paranormal gear?

Yes. Personal paranormal equipment is welcome, though it is not required; equipment is also provided to shared groups.

Do I need to bring a flashlight?

Yes. Flashlights are strongly recommended for this after-dark investigation.

Are young children allowed?

Because of the later hour and the nature of the content, children 12 and under are not recommended to attend.