Posted in Pittsburgh October 12, 2018 by

This Ghost Hunt In A Psychiatric Hospital Near Pittsburgh Isn’t For The Faint Of Heart

Mary Virginia loved dolls. In fact, a stroll through Hill View Manor, during one its ghost hunts, will take you right to Mary Virginia’s bed, now filled with dolls left by visitors. But, Mary Virginia is just one of the many spirits said to remain at Hill View Manor, formerly the Lawrence County Home for the Aged, an institution that housed mentally ill, homeless, and destitute individuals at the order of the local courts. Now, you can embark on a ghost hunt for Mary Virginia and others at this former psychiatric hospital near Pittsburgh.

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Hill View Manor saw its fair share of death during its 78-year history (1926-2004). In fact, some residents committed suicide while approximately 100 "inmates" who died in the hospital were buried on its grounds.
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But, death wasn't the only problem at the former Lawrence County Home For The Aged. Overcrowding and insufficient care were also rampant.
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Throughout its history, Hill View Manor transitioned from a home for the mentally ill to a nursing home. Still, rife with problems, it permanently shut in 2004.
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Today, professional paranormal investigators and amateur ghost hunters descend on the haunted institution in search of the spirits who remain.
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Start your journey by signing the mandatory waiver, required of all guests.
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(Ghosthunters must be 16 years or older. And, those 18 and younger must be with a parent/guardian.)
The evening begins with a guided 1.5-hour tour of Hill View Manor and its grounds, an introduction to the rest of your adventure.
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(The tour is optional.)
Then, after the tour, you're on your own to explore the former psychiatric hospital. You might just spot Mary Virginia, a little boy who died at the hospital, or numerous other spirits.
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When you head to Hill View Manor, dress for the weather. (If it's cold outside, it will be cold in the former hospital.)
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A break room with snacks and drinks will be available. And, if you have questions, just ask one of Hill View Manor's staff.
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Hill View Manor is located at 2801 Ellwood Rd., New Castle, PA 16101.
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Learn more about the ghost hunts at Hill View Manor by clicking here for the official website.

Search for spirits at this former psychiatric hospital near Pittsburgh. And, if you like real haunted houses, plan a visit to the Demon House this autumn. Click here to read more.

Address: 2801 Ellwood Rd., New Castle, PA 16101