Ghost Magnet

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

THIS SATURDAY AT THE AMERICAN ODDITIES MUSEUM!
301 PIASA STREET IN ALTON, ILLINOIS | OPEN 12-5 PM

We have a special Halloween season day planned with author Troy Taylor on hand signing books, including the final book in his Route 66 series, WEIRD HIGHWAY CALIFORNIA!

Plus, Asteria Woods will be at the museum for a pop-up event! They're bringing their "Vardo Van," an Eclectic Metaphysical and Tea Shop on Wheels, so you don't want to miss a thing!

OPEN 12-5 ON SATURDAY!
301 Piasa Street | Alton, Illinois
American Oddities Museum

10/09/2026

Truth!!!

10/04/2026

Remembering the Queen.

Born on October 4, 1941, Anne Rice gave us Interview with the Vampire and The Vampire Chronicles, inviting readers into a world of gothic beauty, dangerous love, and the loneliness of immortality.

Through Louis, Lestat, and the unforgettable characters who shared their darkness, she gave vampires more than fangs—she gave them doubts, desires, and stories that made us care about the souls behind the monsters.

Today, we remember a writer whose imagination continues to inspire generations of readers and lovers of the night.

10/01/2026

HALLOWEEN SEASON BEGINS THIS WEEKEND!
COME VISIT THE AMERICAN ODDITIES MUSEUM IN ALTON, IL!

Discover the weirdest and spookiest spot in the St. Louis area this weekend! Visit the American Oddities Museum at 301 Piasa Street, just steps from the Mississippi River in Alton, Illinois, and check out the bookstore, gift shop, and Troy's 30-year collection of the odd, strange, and unusual that includes...

Haunted Items * Ouija Boards * Sideshow Oddities * Funeral and Mourning Objects * Eerie Dolls * Tattoo History * True Crime Relics * Cults and Murder * and More!

OPEN EVERY THURSDAY TO SUNDAY!
🎟️ Admission: Only $7 per person
📍 301 Piasa Street, Alton, Illinois
🕛 Open Thursday to Sunday | 12-5 PM

09/22/2026

Ghostly happening in my home town!!

History and Hauntings of Lincoln’s Hometown SPRINGFIELD HAUNTINGS SPRINGFIELD HAUNTINGSHALLOWEEN 2026 ON SALE!JOIN US for more of the real history and hauntings of Lincoln’s homETOWN FOR HALLOWEEN SEASON 2026! SPRINGFIELD HAUNTINGS PRICESHaunted History Walking Tour: $22 Each (Adults)Haunted His...

09/17/2026

Born on September 17, 1951, Cassandra Peterson became a worldwide gothic icon through her unforgettable creation, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark.

Before stepping into her famous black dress, Peterson worked as a Las Vegas showgirl, singer and actress. Her life changed in 1981 when she was chosen to host the television series Movie Macabre. With towering black hair, dramatic makeup, wicked humor and fearless confidence, Elvira quickly became much more than a horror host.

Peterson transformed the character into a cultural phenomenon through television, live appearances, comic books and films, including the cult classic Elvira: Mistress of the Dark. Her mixture of gothic glamour, comedy and independence made Elvira an enduring symbol for horror fans and anyone who has ever found beauty in being different.

At 75, Cassandra Peterson remains the undisputed Queen of Halloween. Decades may pass, but the Mistress of the Dark is eternal.

09/16/2026

Ladies … our season is here!