Kathi Kresol
Dead Guy Festival – True Crime Expo 2025!
Historic Auto Attractions Museum 13825 Metric Dr, Rosco, IL, United StatesThis event will feature speakers on serial killers, gangsters and murder and mayhem. Host Kathi Kresol will share some horrible crimes she has researched in the region, Author Chad Lewis will tell tales of Bizarre Crimes in the MidWest, Local author Sylvia Shults will share the story of an intriguing murder. After the presentations the ...
Haunted Rockford And Beyond: Personal Encounters With The Dead
Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum & Gardens 411 Kent Street, Rockford, IL, United StatesThe Haunted Rockford Crew has been investigating different haunted locations in the area for over 20 years. We will share the strange tales, weird crimes and hidden haunted history of Northern Illinois and Southern Illinois. Kathi, Sara and Sam will share their many tales of haunted houses, eerie cemeteries, lost spirits, dark crimes and more. ...
Paranormal Investigation At Tinker Swiss Cottage
Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum & Gardens 411 Kent Street, Rockford, IL, United StatesCelebrate Friday the 13th Haunted Rockford style with a special night at Tinker Swiss Cottage! Haunted Rockford is excited to partner with Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens to bring our friends Josiah Henson and Steve Bartel from Bartel and Henson Paranormal back to Tinker Cottage! Did you ever want to see what a real ...
Paranormal Investigation Of The Ethnic Heritage Museum And The Graham Ginestra House
Ethnic Heritage Museum and the Graham Ginestra House 1129 South Main Street, Rockford, IL, United StatesHaunted Rockford is thrilled to offer a paranormal investigation of these two historic homes! We will be joined by an actual investigation team for this exciting event. Did you ever want to see what a real paranormal investigation is all about? This is your chance to find out. This event will let you be the ...
Pre-Conference Event: Haunted Downtown Rockford Walking Tour
Veterans Memorial Hall 211 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL, United StatesStart the 2025 Conference weekend with the very SPECIAL EVENT! Haunted Rockford is very excited to offer this event! Local author Kathi Kresol will lead the group around the haunted spots of downtown Rockford to make Rockford's ghostly history come alive. Kathi will be joined by the Haunted Rockford Crew who will help her share ...
The 2025 Illinois Paranormal Conference
Veterans Memorial Hall 211 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL, United StatesTinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens; Veterans Memorial Hall; and Haunted Rockford Paranormal Events are proud to present the 2025 Illinois Paranormal Conference. Join speakers and vendors from all aspects of paranormal research. Headline speaker this year will be well-know Paranormal Researcher and Author Richard Estep. Other speakers will include Larry Eissler III, Filmmaker, Author ...
Post-Conference Event: Special Investigation Of Tinker Swiss Cottage
Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum & Gardens 411 Kent Street, Rockford, IL, United StatesJoin Haunted Rockford after the Illinois Paranormal Conference for a special investigation of Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum. Local investigators will be on site to teach guests how to investigate, but guests are also welcome to bring their own equipment. The event begins in the Barn. Tickets are $50 and must be paid in advance. To ...
Paranormal Investigation Of The Historic Auto Attractions Museum
Historic Auto Attractions Museum 13825 Metric Dr, Rosco, IL, United StatesThis amazing place is filled with all sorts of historical objects and methods of transportation. We will hear some of the stories of historic accidents, fateful rides and murder attached to these artifacts and see a portion of this HUGH facility. Come investigate this truly unique space with us! Kathi Kresol and museum staff will ...
Twilight Cemetery Tour – Cedar Bluff Cemetery
Cedar Bluff Cemetery 1200 Rural Street, Rockford, IL, United StatesWe'll share stories that highlight the darker side of Rockford's history. The stories will include murders and tragic accidents researched by Kathi Kresol. Kathi will share the details of the long forgotten stories of people that once called Rockford home. Sara Bowker and Samantha Hochmann will share stories of their own personal experience with the ...
Ghastly Crimes And Ghostly Encounters
Boone County Historical Museum 314 S State St, Belvidere, IL, United StatesLocal Historian and Author Kathi Kresol has been researching ghost stories, true crimes, and odd tales of the local area for over two decades. Kathi weaves the tales of local hauntings with her personal experiences. You will pay at the door. The price is $10 for museum non-members and $5 for members.
Haunted Rockford’s Bus Tour 10.11.25
Veterans Memorial Hall 211 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL, United StatesWe will meet in the Veterans Memorial Hall Parking lot at 211 N. Main Street. Celebrate the Halloween Season with Haunted Rockford! Climb aboard our luxury bus and listen as local Historian and Author, Kathi Kresol shares researched and documented stories including ghastly crimes, suicides and ghostly encounters. We will visit several locations to experience ...
True Tales Of Things That Go Bump In The Night 10.17.25
Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum & Gardens 411 Kent Street, Rockford, IL, United StatesTinker Swiss Cottage and Haunted Rockford! Local authors Terri Reid and Kathi Kresol will be joining us for this special evening of spine-tingling and bone-chilling stories! Terri Reid, best-selling author of the Mary O'Reilly paranormal series and Kathi Kresol, founder of Haunted Rockford Paranormal Events will share their favorite tales of their own paranormal encounters ...
Haunted Rockford’s Pub Bus Tour 10.18.25
Veterans Memorial Hall 211 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL, United StatesGuests MUST BE 21 Years of age! We will meet in the Veterans Memorial Hall Parking lot at 211 N. Main Street. Celebrate the Halloween Season with Haunted Rockford! Climb aboard our luxury bus and listen as local Historian and Author, Kathi Kresol shares researched and documented stories including ghastly crimes, suicides and ghostly encounters. ...
Haunted Rockford’s Bus Tour 11.1.25
Veterans Memorial Hall 211 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL, United StatesWe will meet in the Veterans Memorial Hall Parking Lot at 211 N. Main Street. Celebrate the Halloween Season with Haunted Rockford! Climb aboard our luxury bus and listen as local Historian and Author, Kathi Kresol shares researched and documented stories including ghastly crimes, suicides and ghostly encounters. We will visit several locations to experience ...
Ghost Of Christmas Past 12.6.25
Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum & Gardens 411 Kent Street, Rockford, IL, United StatesCome celebrate the holidays Haunted Rockford style at Tinker Swiss Cottage! This program will start in the barn. Kathi Kresol will present some stories from the darker side of the Holiday Season. Tinker's own Samantha Hochmann will share the history of this incredible location along with the ghostly encounters experienced by staff and visitors. Guests ...