Unfortunately, we received the devastating news on Tuesday that Chesterfield County will no longer fund the History Dept and docent positions after the end of this fiscal year, in June. What this means to the CHS ,(Chesterfield Historical Society), The County Museum and its part time Docent and the historic buildings is uncertain at this point.

Certainly, public response to the county leaders (Board of Supervisors) has the potential to affect what the final cuts will be, as we found last year when the budget cut was for our two part-timers. This year, the Parks and Rec department faces much more severe conditions and you may have heard that one-third of recreational programs will be cut in next year’s budget. What you haven’t heard is that the whole History section is part of that cut.

Our hope is to prevail upon the BOS to at least partially fund the History Section. That this can happen right before the 400th birthday of Henricus, which where the settlers came after Jamestown proved to be such a disaster and the sesquicentennial of the Civil War is unbelievable. Who will lead these commemorations if not the History Dept and CHS?

Spirited History Investigations has put together several proposals to help create funding for these sites and we are awaiting approval to start projects. Right now we could use you help.

How can you help:

People should be encouraged to e-mail their Supervisor with their thoughts. The Supervisors’ e-mail addresses are their last name, followed by the first initial of their first name @ chesterfield.gov. (e.g. warrena@chesterfield.gov for Art Warren)

These sites up for possible closure are:

CastleWood (home to the Chesterfield Historical Society and historic library)
Magnolia Grange Plantation ( will loose their docent who has been at this site for over 20 yrs)

http://www.chesterfieldhistory.com/S-Magnolia_Grange.shtml
http://www.chesterfieldhistory.com/S-Castlewood.shtml

We appreciate your love of history and are hopeful that you will join us as we try to keep our sites open and our staff employed!

LeeAnne
Organizer SHS

Angela
Asst. Organizer SHS

This event is a must not miss!!!  After the great sucess of Phenomenology 101 the North Eastern Paranormal Investigation team is back in March 25th-28th 2010 to bring you some of the biggest names in the Paranormal!  Spirited History will be there and broadcasting LIVE from the event!  Located minutes from the historic Gettysburg battlefields, you can not only enjoy the well versed speakers, but take in the view at one of our countries most famous Civil War battlefields.  Their will be tons to see and do so go get your tickets now while they last!  Make sure you stop at the Spirited History table and say Hi!

 

 

 

Phenomenology 102

NEPI

TriState Paranormal of North Kentucky is raising money to help one of their members in the Fight against Breast Cancer!  The event on January 17, 2010 was a great start!  You can help out to by clicking on the donate tab at their website TriState Paranormal of North Kentucky  You may have missed the event but it is not too late to help.

TriState Paranormal of North Kentucky

We had a great time talking with CC about her Docu-formatted investigations and her book “Ghosts and Legends of the Merrimack Valley”.  She likes  to dig deep and far to not only find the spirits but to heal the spirits that need help. CC uses a blend of historic research with spiritual and scientific investigation to uncover the paranormal. This dynamic lady isn’t afraid to climb into old basements or train tunnels to find the answers that she seeks and help the spirits that are left behind. So please join us as we get to know CC and learn more about this multi-talented Huntress of the Paranormal!

Links:

CC the Huntress

Spirited History 2008-2010 (TM)

In this episode of Spirited History we chatted with Kathleen Tedsen and Beverlee Rydel, two wonderfully talented writers, lecturers, and paranormal investigators.  “Haunted Travels of Michigan” is the first in their book series  ”Haunted Travels”.  It focuses on their investigations and research into Michigan’s most haunted locations and include restaurants, bars, hotels and bed and breakasts, all with a strong reputation of paranormal activity. The second book in their series will expands their research and investigations focusing on Michigan and Ohio with stories that include haunted lighthouses, musesums, opera houses and other historic locations.  Although the book contains numerous photographs,  a new level is added when  you are given a password to reach the protected “Secret Room” where each story within their book becomes web interactive.  The reader will have access to behind-the-scene photographs, hear audio and see video evidence collected as they read along in the book. Read the Story … See the Evidence … Decide for Yourself!

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Haunted Travels

Myspace

Twitter

Spirited History 2008-2009 (TM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We had the pleasure of chatting with Janice Oberding, who is a talented historian, writer, radio talent, and paranormal investigator. She has written several books such as: “The Haunting of Las Vegas”, “Ghosthunters Guide to Virginia City”, “Goldfield Its History and Hauntings”. Join us as we explore the historic town of Goldfield Nevada and the spirits that linger in and around the Goldfield Hotel.

 

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Haunted Nevada

Janice Oberding

 

 

Spirited History 2008-2009 (TM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We had the pleasure of talking to Co-author Dr. Jerry McDonald about his book “Indian Mounds of the Middle Ohio Valley, A guide to the Sacred Mounds and Earthworks of the Adena, Hopewell, Cole and Fort Ancient People.” Earthworks and mounds are found throughout North America and are one of the few visable treasures left of these proud people.  Preservation and understanding of these sites is vital to understanding the cultrue, history and geography of these mound building societies and what life may have been like some 3000 years ago.

McDonald and Woodward Publishing

Spirited History 2008-2009 (TM)

We had the pleasure of being joined by two lovely women and authors; Ellen Dugan and Marla Brooks; to talk about some of the lore and history surrounding one of our favorite holidays.

Halloween or Samhain, is thought of as a time of death and spooky apparitions, but what is the real history of this ancient holiday? Join us and discover some truths and learn a thing or two about where Halloween came from.

 

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

 

 

 

 

 

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Ellen Dugan

Marla Brooks

 

Spirited History 2008-2009 (TM)

Join us as we explore the historic Magnolia Grange Plantation located in Chesterfield County VA. We had the pleasure of chatting with Bryan Truzzie who is the Historic Site Specialist for Chesterfield Counties Parks and Recreation, as well as a member of the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia. He will take us on a historic journey of this beautiful plantation house.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Magnolia Grange Plantation

Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia

 

Spirited History 2008-2009 (TM)