Tours & Investigations
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Where are we?
We are located at 22645 East County Road 1050N, Ashmore, IL 61912-9225. This is about 1 mile West of the town of Ashmore and about 7 miles East of Charleston, IL. We are in the Central Time Zone. If you get lost just ask someone, most are familiar.
The AE Ladies
Abbi, Teri, Ashley, and Holly all have one thing in common, their love for Ashmore Estates. They will take you on a tour of the location as well as answer any questions you might have. They have had their own experiences in the building and on the grounds, just ask them.
Private Overnight Investigations
Normally held from 7pm-10am. We start with a historical tour of the building. You are then on your own for the rest of the night. The total cost is $550 for up to 12 people. Each additional person is $50. A deposit of $250 must be made to reserve the date. The balance is then due 4 weeks prior to the investigation. You will have use of the bunkhouses. Each has 4 beds, heat, AC, TV, and a chair. The larger has a sofa and table with chairs. You must furnish your own bedding and smoking and/or vaping is not allowed in the bunkhouses. There is more information about the bunkhouses below.
Public Investigations
Check the calendar and the flyers listed below for your best option. Cost is $55 per person from 7pm-2am and we only sell 12 tickets. You can extend your stay until 10am with renting a bunkhouse. Bunkhouse will accommodate four people. Each person staying must have a general admission ticket but only 1 bunkhouse ticket is needed. You must furnish your own bedding for the bunkhouse.
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Daytime Investigations
Starting at 11am with a historical tour of the building. Then it is yours until 6pm. Cost for Daytime is $325 for up to 12 people. Additional charge of $30 per person over 12. Deposit of $250 to hold date and balance due 4 weeks prior to investigation date. Paranormal activity is not discussed unless requested. We cannot say you will experience anything paranormal during your short time on the tour, but we cannot say you won't either.
Tours/Photo Shoots
A tour of the building for is 1.5 or 2 hours long or use your time for a photo shoot. The cost is $100 and will allow 7 people in your party. Over 7 is just $15 additional per person. We do not start any tours past 4:30pm. Paranormal is not discussed during the public tours until after the historical tour is completed, if asked. Photos shoots for senior pictures, Halloween, or any other occasion are always a great time with so many photogenic spots in the building.
What else can we offer?
The building has been used for anything from weddings to horror movies. If you are needing a location to shoot an indie film reach out to us. Want to be married in an interesting place, we are the one. If you are just looking for a place to do something unusual we would love to be considered. We can even supply the minister for your wedding or extras for your movie.
Bunkhouses
We have three bunkhouses you may use while visiting the property for an overnight investigation. Each has four beds, TV, heat, and AC. The large one also has a couch, additional chairs, and a table and chairs. You must furnish your own bedding in all bunkhouses. Smoking/vaping is not allowed in any of the bunkhouses. If you do you will be asked to leave, with no refund.
PUBLIC INVESTIGATIONS TO BE POSTED SOON
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