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Night at Burrowes Mansion: A Six‑Hour Paranormal Investigation Inside a 1723 Georgian House
Join an exclusive group of 10 to explore Burrowes Mansion’s colonial rooms, period antiques and rumored paranormal activity during a guided investigation running from 7 PM to 1 AM.
Night at Burrowes Mansion: A Six‑Hour Paranormal Investigation Inside a 1723 Georgian House.
Burrowes Mansion is a Georgian house with more than three centuries of local history—built in 1723 and later serving roles from a Continental‑Army officer’s residence to a steamboat hotel and colonial tea house—now operating as a township museum. The evening investigation combines that layered past with reported unexplained phenomena as a small group moves through period rooms and antique‑filled spaces after dark.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A 1723 Georgian Interior Preserved as a Museum
The mansion retains period rooms and 18th‑ and 19th‑century furniture and local memorabilia, offering investigators a historic, furnished backdrop for any encounters.
Small‑Group, Free‑Roaming Night Investigations
Events are limited to 10 people and run as free‑roam investigations—participants may work alone or join others through the evening to use provided and personal equipment while exploring the mansion’s rooms.
Rumors of Voices and Apparitions
Visitors report accounts such as an older man in a doorway, knocking and disembodied voices; the event organizes the group to test and possibly corroborate those local reports.
What the day feels like
What the Night Feels Like
The event unfolds across a single six‑hour night: attendees gather, then disperse through the museum’s period rooms to investigate at will. With a capped group size and some select devices available, the evening balances solo searching with opportunities to compare observations as the mansion’s antique interiors creak and settle.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening suits—and who should skip it.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The investigation runs from 7 PM to 1 AM and lasts six hours; plan arrival for the meeting time at 94 Main St, Matawan.
Bring weather‑appropriate clothing and comfortable closed shoes (sneakers or boots). Flashlights or phone lights (airplane mode) are recommended; flip‑flops and sandals are not allowed. You may bring your own investigative equipment; a limited selection of devices will be available on site. Drinks and snacks are allowed in the set‑up room.
Events are capped at 10 participants to minimize contamination and improve the investigative experience. Participants must be 18 years or older.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the investigation last?
The event is six hours long, starting at 7 PM and concluding at 1 AM.
Where and when do we meet?
Meeting is at 94 Main St, Matawan, NJ; the event begins at 7 PM.
Is there an age requirement or participant limit?
Yes: participants must be 18 years or older, and events are limited to 10 people.
Can I bring my own equipment and will any devices be provided?
You are encouraged to bring your own equipment; the operator will have some select devices available for use that night.
What should I wear and are food or drinks allowed?
Wear weather‑appropriate clothing and comfortable, closed footwear such as sneakers or boots—flip‑flops and sandals are not allowed. Drinks and snacks are permitted in the set‑up room.
Is the event guided or free‑roam?
Events are free‑roaming: you may investigate on your own or join others throughout the evening.