The Grant-Humphreys Mansion, one of Denver’s most historic landmarks, will be the location for a Paranormal Investigation
on Friday, October 26, from 8:00 p.m. to midnight. Take part in a real
ghost hunt conducted by a team from The Other Side Investigations and
visit many of the mansion’s hot spots where activity has been detected
in the past. Refreshments will be served.
Built
in 1902, the Grant-Humphreys Mansion was occupied by only two
families. James Grant, a mining engineer and Colorado’s third governor,
built the 30 room mansion and lived in the home until his death in
1911. A private ceremony was held in the mansion for Governor Grant,
but his was not the only ceremony that week. The November 6, 1911 Denver Republican
observed, “As the funeral procession (for Governor Grant) departs from
the Grant mansion at 770 Pennsylvania Street, the body of Mrs. Mary J.
Goodell, mother of Mrs. James B. Grant, will be brought from 1256
Clarkson Street to the Grant mansion where it will remain until
Wednesday at noon when the second saddened procession within a week will
make its silent way to Fairmount.”
In
1917, Grant’s widow sold the home to Albert Humphreys, a wildcatter in
the oil business. Albert died in May of 1927 from an accidental gunshot
wound he received while cleaning a gun on the mansion’s third floor.
The mansion remained in the Humphreys family until 1976 when it was
given to History Colorado. Today, the mansion is the location for
weddings, receptions, and other gatherings. This investigation will
give participants the opportunity to see the mansion in a completely
different light.
Ticket are $30 for
individuals and $50 for a couple. For ticket information and to make
reservations, call 303.620.4933. Refreshments will be served. All
proceeds to benefit the educational programs of the Grant-Humphreys
Mansion.
