Ghost Hunt Planned For Saturday At Tuscaloosa's Historic Drish House

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The spooky season is here and another ghost hunt by the Southern Ghost Girls is scheduled for Tuscaloosa's historic Drish House on Friday, Oct. 8 from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m.

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As Patch previously reported in June, the Drish House has become a favorite stop for the professional ghost hunters — who incorporate advanced science, sophisticated equipment and investigative skills to gather empirical evidence of the paranormal.

Attendees will also be able to use real paranormal investigation equipment as part of the interactive investigations as part of the Paranormalpalooza Tour

Forever immortalized in Kathryn Tucker Windham's beloved book "13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey" in the story “Death Lights in the Tower," the Drish House is located in the middle of a traffic circle on 17th Street.

Imposing Italianate residence has been many things during its existence, ranging from a stately plantation home to a garage and mechanic shop.

Built in the 1830s by Dr. John Drish, the ghostly stories find their genesis in the planter and slave owner's untimely death by falling drunk from home's once ornate staircase. His young, grief-stricken wife supposedly kept vigil with candles in the main tower following his funeral.

Over the years, countless stories have been passed down telling of flickering lights seen at the top of the tower, with some famously mistaking the lights for fire.

Tickets are still available for Saturday's ghost hunt and tour. Click here to learn more about the event, contact Lesley Ann Hyde at lesleyhyde7480@gmail.com or visit www.southernghostgirls.com.

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