Among the rolling hills of Wayne County Ohio, sits a secluded hollow which is steeped in history and legend. Rogues Hollow has had a strong presence in the folklore of Ohio for many years. Throughout the decades, urban legend, history, and folklore have blended together to form Rogues Hollow. The Hollow is one of the most intriguing areas that we have ever explored. After visiting the area for the first time, we felt a type of kinship to the hills, woods, and the rambling stream of "Silver Creek" and its Cry Baby Bridge. It has been said that Rogues Hollow has a special type of energy that draws people into its center. Perhaps it is attributed to the power of natural earth energy or Ley Lines? Perhaps all of the energy from the Hollows rowdy days in the 1860's and 1870's still resonates through the air? Or maybe it's just our imagination? Discover for yourself when you take this hands on class.
The old Chidester Mill and Dye house
The structure was torn down in 1922 and a new one built by the Historical Society stands upon the original site .
Mr. Samuel Chidester the Miller, is standing on the right.
Photo compliments of the Chippewa- Rogues Hollow Historical Society
This is the must have book for all folks intriqued with Rogues Hollow! It will available for purchase at the mill and museum. (cash or check only) The book was written by Mr. Russell Frey and contains many photographs, sketches, legends and actual history of the Hollow pioneers, coal miners, farmers and resident "ghosts"! $20.00 Cash only
age 18 and up $50 pp - Reservations needed- 12 limited spots
a portion of the proceeds benefits the
Chippewa- Rogues Hollow Historical Society
Our class is a total of 2 hours classroom work and 2 hours investigation time
in the Mill building ,outside in the woods, and on Cry Baby Bridge. We will have access to 30 acres of woods at night. (areas not accessable to the public at night)
Subjects covered in our class manual include:
Ghosts vs Spirits
Signs of Paranormal Active
Paranormal Vocabulary
Is Your House Haunted?
Science and the Skeptic
History and Hauntings of Rogues Hollow
Orbs Orbs Orbs -- Ghosts on Film or Just Dirty Camera Lens?
Bigfoot sightings and Ghost Sightings in the area
Paranormal Gear- What it is and How it Works
EVP- Ghosts on Tape "The History and Capture of Electronic Voice Phenomena
WHAT TO BRING:
BE SURE TO BRING CAMERAS AND TAPE RECORDERS/DIGITAL VOICE RECORDERS and
FLASHLIGHTS. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. This event goes on in rain or moonshine! NO REFUNDS FOR GUEST CANCELLATIONS
The main trail leading into the woods of Rogues Hollow
The Mill building where our class takes place-- restrooms on site
50$ per person includes Ghosthunting 101 Class,
Class folder and handouts, beverages and snacks,
Hands on personal instruction by Sherri Brake-Recco.
($20 per person benefits the Rogues Hollow Historical Society)
Sherri is the official West Virginia Pen Paranormal class instructor and has 26 years of investigative experience. She is the owner of Haunted Heartland Tours which is based out of NE Ohio and features year round events, tours and paranormal classes.
Sherri has filmed with the Travel Channel,PBS, and consulted on the SCI Fi Channel on an episode of Ghosthunters in 2006. Her haunted history tours have been featured in magazine, various newspapers and on web and radio.
Inside the Mill building you will find various artifacts and treasures from the wild and rough days when Rogues Hollow was a mining town and a rough and tumble area!
