Haunted Shawnee
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HAUNTED SHAWNEE!!!
Saturday, October 17th • 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM
The Ritz Theatre & The Baptist Building • 10 W Main Street, Shawnee, OK
It’s been a year… but we’re returning to The Ritz and to the Baptist Building, and we’ve sure missed it! This year, we’re investigating two Main Street landmarks:
The Ritz Theatre — Originally built as a dry goods store in 1897, later converted to the Cozy Theatre and Hotel. Renamed The Ritz in 1926, it became Shawnee’s first venue to show “talkies.” With its long history of performances, films, and even an upstairs boarding house, the building has seen countless lives pass through. Today, the Ritz continues to host live concerts and events, but its past still lingers in the shadows.
The Baptist Building — Currently housing a dance studio on the ground floor, its upstairs rooms have a very different reputation. Local lore holds that the upper levels once operated as a brothel, and many believe those walls still hold memories of the women who worked there, and the men who visited.
Tickets are $30 each for access to two buildings and three investigation areas. A large portion of proceeds will go back to the Ritz for theater upkeep and community events.
Attendance is capped at 24 people. Check-in begins at 7:00 PM, with the intro starting promptly at 7:15 PM. We will not wait for latecomers.
Please note: there will be walking and a LOT of stairs. If you are unable to climb stairs, this is not the investigation for you.
You must be 18+ to investigate with us. Wear comfortable clothing.
We can’t wait to see everyone there!
*If you find you are unable to attend after purchasing tickets, please let us know and we will put you down for a credit towards another upcoming qualifying event when available, or we can help you sell your tickets. If we can re-sell your tickets, a refund will be issued. If you do not let us know you are unable to make it, and do not show up, you forfeit your right to a credit or refund. Please make sure to fill out your ticket holder’s information completely. We need names and emails for everyone attending in order to send out the waivers before the event. All events are for 18+ only, unless otherwise noted. As much as we try to keep people arriving in groups together and investigating in the same group, sometimes that is not always possible due to size and other factors. If you are with another person or persons but did not purchase your tickets together, please send us a message to let us know who all are in your group and again, we will do our best to try and keep you together.
Saturday, October 17th • 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM
The Ritz Theatre & The Baptist Building • 10 W Main Street, Shawnee, OK
It’s been a year… but we’re returning to The Ritz and to the Baptist Building, and we’ve sure missed it! This year, we’re investigating two Main Street landmarks:
The Ritz Theatre — Originally built as a dry goods store in 1897, later converted to the Cozy Theatre and Hotel. Renamed The Ritz in 1926, it became Shawnee’s first venue to show “talkies.” With its long history of performances, films, and even an upstairs boarding house, the building has seen countless lives pass through. Today, the Ritz continues to host live concerts and events, but its past still lingers in the shadows.
The Baptist Building — Currently housing a dance studio on the ground floor, its upstairs rooms have a very different reputation. Local lore holds that the upper levels once operated as a brothel, and many believe those walls still hold memories of the women who worked there, and the men who visited.
Tickets are $30 each for access to two buildings and three investigation areas. A large portion of proceeds will go back to the Ritz for theater upkeep and community events.
Attendance is capped at 24 people. Check-in begins at 7:00 PM, with the intro starting promptly at 7:15 PM. We will not wait for latecomers.
Please note: there will be walking and a LOT of stairs. If you are unable to climb stairs, this is not the investigation for you.
You must be 18+ to investigate with us. Wear comfortable clothing.
We can’t wait to see everyone there!
*If you find you are unable to attend after purchasing tickets, please let us know and we will put you down for a credit towards another upcoming qualifying event when available, or we can help you sell your tickets. If we can re-sell your tickets, a refund will be issued. If you do not let us know you are unable to make it, and do not show up, you forfeit your right to a credit or refund. Please make sure to fill out your ticket holder’s information completely. We need names and emails for everyone attending in order to send out the waivers before the event. All events are for 18+ only, unless otherwise noted. As much as we try to keep people arriving in groups together and investigating in the same group, sometimes that is not always possible due to size and other factors. If you are with another person or persons but did not purchase your tickets together, please send us a message to let us know who all are in your group and again, we will do our best to try and keep you together.
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Ritz Theatre, 8 W Main St, Shawnee, OK 74801-6832, United States
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