Brownella Cottage Paranormal
An investigation that takes you back in time…
Rated as one of the most haunted locations in Ohio, Brownella Cottage (1887) is a paranormally active house museum. Brownella Cottage was the home of Bishop William Montgomery Brown and his wife Ella - the only two people to ever live in the home. The Cottage is filled with the Brown’s original furniture and remains a time capsule of their life… and could be why their spirits still linger here.
Bishop Brown authored the book Communism & Christianism in 1918. In 1924, Brown was the first person in the United States to be convicted of Heresy. He was tried by the Episcopal Church (1924) and deposed from the House of Bishops in 1925 for his progressive views on Christianity and the Church.
After his conviction, Bishop Brown was re-instated as a “Wandering Bishop” in the Old Roman Catholic Church and was able to call himself a Bishop for the remainder of his life.
Bishop Brown passed away in his bedroom at Brownella Cottage on Halloween morning 1937.
Brownella is home to several resident spirits beyond Bishop & Ella Brown. Come find out who they are for yourself!
Brownella Cottage - Built 1887.
Private Investigations
Private Investigations of Brownella Cottage happen on select Friday evenings each year. 2024 Spring dates are as follows: April 13th, April 27th, May 11th, May 18th, June 8th, and June 22nd. All private investigations run from 8:00 p.m. til Midnight. Groups attending a private investigation have a max limit of 10 people.
These dates are determined by times that we can have staff or volunteers present during investigations and times that do not interfere with Galion History Center events. Please do not email us about dates that are not listed as available.
PRICING:
Private Investigation cost $50 per person. The Galion History Center requires a minimum fee of $250 for groups under 5 people. This $250 fee is due at check-out to secure your date. If your group is larger than 5 people the Galion History Center will invoice you the remainder of your payment. This must be paid 2 weeks prior to your investigation. Reservations are made on our website under the “Shop” tab.
EXPECTATIONS/RULES:
Private Investigations are geared toward experienced investigators. Groups are expected to bring their own investigative equipment. A brief history tour is available before or after your investigation - depending on your group’s personal preference. Brownella Cottage is filled with the Brown family’s original furniture therefore our staff and volunteers will expect groups to treat the home and its belongings respectfully. Ouija boards/seances/and provocation are strictly prohibited.
Questions/More info: galionhistory@gmail.com
Brownella Cottage Ghost Tours
Brownella Cottage Ghost Tours are perfect for those who are curious about the paranormal at this haunted site but aren’t ready to commit to investigating on their own. These guided tours combine history and haunts as tour guides introduce you to the home’s resident spirits and regale you with some of our most hair-raising experiences and show you some of our most compelling evidence captured in the home. The Galion History Center has a selection of ghost-hunting equipment that guests can carry with them during their tour - but feel free to bring your own, too!
Guided Ghost Tours happen on select evenings during the Summer and Fall.
PRICING:
Guided Ghost Tours are $20.00 per person and are non-refundable.
The Browns Are Still At Home…
Since the Galion History Center took over care of the Brownella Cottage Estate in 1982, staff, volunteers, and visitors have experienced the paranormal. From full-body apparitions seen with the naked eye or caught on camera to shadowy figures, voices, footsteps, and doors opening and closing - there are too many stories to recount what many visitors experience in Brownella Cottage. Whether you investigate all the time or you stop in for a ghost tour to slate your curiosity, we guarantee you won’t be disappointed! Please enjoy a gallery of just some of the compelling photographic evidence we have gathered over the years and videos of investigations.
