Wallaceburg & District Museum
Wallaceburg, Ont.
May 2, 2026
History of the Museum
Located about a half a block from the banks of the Sydenham River, the museum opened its doors to the public on June 29, 1984. Occupying the former Wallaceburg Hydro Building, the museum documents the beginning of the Wallaceburg community - from its early start as the Baldoon Settlement to its success as an industrial hub. In 1997, the museum was renovated to include a larger basement for future exhibits, as well as an upstairs auditorium for guest speakers, concerts and presentations. Beginning in 2008 the basement was expanded to create three new exhibits.
The museum is built upon a plot of land that was granted to Captain John McGregor by the Crown for his outstanding service in the War of 1812. Captain McGregor donated the land in 1876 to the Town of Wallaceburg under the condition that is was to be used for municipal purposes. Under this stipulation the site became the first Town Hall and Opera House. In 1905, the Hedgling Brass and Iron Manufacturing Company (now the former Waltec) began its operations in the basement of the building. In 1925, the Wallaceburg Hydro building as constructed on the site.
The First Town Hall
Wallaceburg's first Town Hall was originally slated to be built on the north side of the Sydenham River but plans were unexpectedly diverted one night. The first Mayor of Wallaceburg, Captain James Steinhoff, had a plan for the town hall On the night that the building materials arrived, Captain Steinhoff gathered every friend he knew with a horse and wagon. Together they stole the material and brought it over to the new site - 505 King St. When the crews arrived to work the next morning, they had to have an emergency meeting and swing vote where it was decided that the Town Hall would be built where the building supplies were now located. Coincidently, Captain Steinhoff's house was located next door.
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Captain James Wynard Steinhoff was born on October 1, 1834 in St. Thomas, Ontario. As a young man, he worked with a lumber gang, drove a stage, laboured in a sawmill, became a head sawyer (a man whose job it is to saw wood), farmed, and was a cook on a vessel that went between Chatham and Kingston. At the age of 21, he ventured into the business of shipbuilding. In 1856, he served as a Master of the Islander, which was a passenger vessel. In 1887, he retired from his sailing adventures and began to direct his interests into his extensive land holdings. He was elected as Wallaceburg's first Mayor in 1896 and served on Council for three years after. |
Captain J. W. Steinhoff
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Captain Steinhoff married Anna "Annie" Bell Purser in 1860. Annie was born on July 3, 1839. Together they would have five children, however all five children died in infancy. None of the five infants born to them are listed, nor are there any burial records or birth records. There are unconfirmed reports that the infants may have been buried at McDougall Cemetery (which is now paved over).
Although they didn't have any biological children, they did adopt one child - Eva.
Annie would pass away on June 18, 1920, with a listed cause of death as mitral incompetency, heart _______ following asthma. Captain Steinhoff would pass away a year later on July 22, 1921 with a listed cause of death as senility with ________ myocarditis.
Although they didn't have any biological children, they did adopt one child - Eva.
Annie would pass away on June 18, 1920, with a listed cause of death as mitral incompetency, heart _______ following asthma. Captain Steinhoff would pass away a year later on July 22, 1921 with a listed cause of death as senility with ________ myocarditis.
Hedgling Brass & Iron Manufacturing Company
Formed by H.W. Burgess, Herb McDougall, and D.A. Gordon, the company was renowned across North America for making brass parts for various customers. It was largely successful during the World Wars for making munitions.
Burgess Family
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H.W. Burgess
Herbert Wesley Burgess was born on July 14, 1878. He attended school in the Wallaceburg area and earned his teacher's certificate. During his early years, he worked at his father's grocery store and on the family farm. In 1905, at the age of 27, he created a brass company. As his business grew, so did his personal fortune. Due to this, he was instrumental in many significant community developments, including the Sydenham and District Hospital. The impact he had on the town earned him the affectionate name of "Mr. Wallaceburg". On June 28, 1906 he would marry Helen "Nel" Rose Christian Fraser. Together they would have three children: John "Jack" Wesley, Helen Elizabeth Rose, and James "Jim" Allan. On May 6, 1972, a few hours after completing a full days of work at the office, Herbert Wesley Burgess died. He was 93 years old. His son, James, would take over the company |
Herb McDougall
Herbert "Herb" John McDougall was born on May 31, 1869. On January 27, 1917 he married Eva Kelly Steinhoff. They had no children.
Eva was born on January 26, 1981. She would pass away on May 6, 1953. Herbert McDougall passed away on April 10, 1933. His listed cause of death is acute lumbar pneumonia.
Eva Kelly Steinhoff was the adopted daughter of Mayor Captain Steinhoff and his wife, Annie. Her birth parents where Edward Theobold Kelly (January 15, 1849 - January 12, 1912) and Emily N. Crowe (January 6, 1862 - May 27, 1889). Eva has two full-blooded younger siblings, Andrew Templeton Kelly (1883-1956) and John Roy Kelly (1886-1956). She also has three half siblings, as her birth father remarried after the death of her birth mother: Maud K. Kelly (1893 - 1971), Infant Kelly (August 15, 1895), and Helena Rose Kelly (1896 - 1930, "invalid from birth"). Eva's adoption more than likely took place after the death of her birth mother (1889), but before her father remarried (1891). It appears that her younger brothers remained with their father, while she was adopted to another family
Herbert "Herb" John McDougall was born on May 31, 1869. On January 27, 1917 he married Eva Kelly Steinhoff. They had no children.
Eva was born on January 26, 1981. She would pass away on May 6, 1953. Herbert McDougall passed away on April 10, 1933. His listed cause of death is acute lumbar pneumonia.
Eva Kelly Steinhoff was the adopted daughter of Mayor Captain Steinhoff and his wife, Annie. Her birth parents where Edward Theobold Kelly (January 15, 1849 - January 12, 1912) and Emily N. Crowe (January 6, 1862 - May 27, 1889). Eva has two full-blooded younger siblings, Andrew Templeton Kelly (1883-1956) and John Roy Kelly (1886-1956). She also has three half siblings, as her birth father remarried after the death of her birth mother: Maud K. Kelly (1893 - 1971), Infant Kelly (August 15, 1895), and Helena Rose Kelly (1896 - 1930, "invalid from birth"). Eva's adoption more than likely took place after the death of her birth mother (1889), but before her father remarried (1891). It appears that her younger brothers remained with their father, while she was adopted to another family
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D.A. Gordon
David Alexander Gordon was born on January 18, 1858. He was a Politician - town councillor and Mayor (1898 - 1900) and was elected in 1904, 1908, and 1911 for the electoral district of Kent East for the Liberals. He was known locally as the "Father of Modern Wallaceburg", which was mostly likely given to him for his work in establishing four of Wallaceburg's most successful industries, and playing various leadership roles in starting the businesses. On April 22, 1884 he would marry Rose Anna Fox. Rose was born on April 21, 1866. Together they would have 11 Children: Ruby May "Jeannie" Gordon (1885-1952) - Canadian Opera Singer Robert Elmer Gordon (1887-1930 David Winard Gordon (1888-1890) Donald Dean Gordon (1891-1942) Glen Victor Gordon (1893-1929) Arthur "Bill" St Clair Gordon (1894-1953) Dudley Alexander Gordon (1896-1951) John Aaron Gordon (1897-1918) James B. Gordon (1899-1900) Rowley Archibald Gordon (1901-1959) Ney Kingsley Gordon (1904-1962) Rose Anna Fox would pass away on January 9, 1940. Her listed cause of death is cardiac decompensation. David Alexander Gordon passed away on March 9, 1919. |
D.A. Gordon
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Baldoon Settlement and Mystery
The first settlers to the Wallaceburg area arrived on September 5, 1804. Approximately fifteen families of Scottish emigrants (about 90 people altogether) landed in the area. They initially settled along the Snye River at a location they called the Baldoon Settlement. Early settlers to this area faced plenty of difficulties - they arrived during the annual malaria season, suffered through hard winters, marshland, lack of food and then American invaders during the War of 1812. With all the hardships, and the last of the livestock carried off by American invaders, the remaining settlers moved back to higher ground. In the 1820s the settlement was deemed a failure.
The Baldoon Mystery
A legendary story that is part of the folklore in Wallaceburg, began in 1830. It centered around the home of John T. McDonald, who was the son of an originally Baldoon settler. One day, as the women of the McDonald family were weaving in the barn, three beams fell into the circle of workers. Unable to explain this, the women fled the barn in terror. Similar events continued to affect the farm - strange noises, freak fires, flying stones and bullets, and dying livestock.
Desperate for the activity to stop, Jon sought the help of Dr. Troyer and his daughter. Dr. John Michael Troyer was born February 3, 1753 in Pennsylvania. He emigrated to Long Point on Lake Erie with his wife, daughter and son, to a farm that is still known to day as Troyer's Flats. Dr. Troyer was well known for his medical skills, even though he lacked any formal training. He practiced blood-letting and gained notoriety for his herbal remedies. He was described as "a fine looking old man with a long flowing beard...He possessed a thorough knowledge of witches, their ways and doings, and the art of expelling them, and also the use of the divining rod with which he could not only find water, but could tell you how far below the surface precious metals were concealed." He was also said to be insanely superstitious that extended to a fear of dark-eyed women. Dr. Troyer passed away on February 28, 1842.
His daughter, Barbara, was said to have the ability to read moonstones. When called upon by John McDonald, she told him that if he fashioned a silver bullet to shoot a stray, black-headed goose that had been wandering his farm, the troubles would end. John got straight to work, crafting a silver bullet and when he saw the stray, black-headed goose on his property, he fired at it. The silver bullet hit the goose in the wing. Soon after, an old women that lived nearby was seen with her arm in a sling and the activity on his property has ceased.
Many theories came from this. Locals maintained the story on how McDonald's troubles began when he did not recognize the claims of an old woman who lived near by in the "long, low house", and that she was the cause of all the activity because he had refused to sell part of his land to her. The Chief and Medicine Man at Walpole Island (Lambton County) claimed that McDonald had cut down a popular grove haunted by a group of fairies and so incurred mysterious and terrifying attacks on his house and farm. Other stories say that what happened in the house was due to the presence of a young orphan girl in his family that was subject to seizures by a poltergiest.
The Baldoon Mystery
A legendary story that is part of the folklore in Wallaceburg, began in 1830. It centered around the home of John T. McDonald, who was the son of an originally Baldoon settler. One day, as the women of the McDonald family were weaving in the barn, three beams fell into the circle of workers. Unable to explain this, the women fled the barn in terror. Similar events continued to affect the farm - strange noises, freak fires, flying stones and bullets, and dying livestock.
Desperate for the activity to stop, Jon sought the help of Dr. Troyer and his daughter. Dr. John Michael Troyer was born February 3, 1753 in Pennsylvania. He emigrated to Long Point on Lake Erie with his wife, daughter and son, to a farm that is still known to day as Troyer's Flats. Dr. Troyer was well known for his medical skills, even though he lacked any formal training. He practiced blood-letting and gained notoriety for his herbal remedies. He was described as "a fine looking old man with a long flowing beard...He possessed a thorough knowledge of witches, their ways and doings, and the art of expelling them, and also the use of the divining rod with which he could not only find water, but could tell you how far below the surface precious metals were concealed." He was also said to be insanely superstitious that extended to a fear of dark-eyed women. Dr. Troyer passed away on February 28, 1842.
His daughter, Barbara, was said to have the ability to read moonstones. When called upon by John McDonald, she told him that if he fashioned a silver bullet to shoot a stray, black-headed goose that had been wandering his farm, the troubles would end. John got straight to work, crafting a silver bullet and when he saw the stray, black-headed goose on his property, he fired at it. The silver bullet hit the goose in the wing. Soon after, an old women that lived nearby was seen with her arm in a sling and the activity on his property has ceased.
Many theories came from this. Locals maintained the story on how McDonald's troubles began when he did not recognize the claims of an old woman who lived near by in the "long, low house", and that she was the cause of all the activity because he had refused to sell part of his land to her. The Chief and Medicine Man at Walpole Island (Lambton County) claimed that McDonald had cut down a popular grove haunted by a group of fairies and so incurred mysterious and terrifying attacks on his house and farm. Other stories say that what happened in the house was due to the presence of a young orphan girl in his family that was subject to seizures by a poltergiest.
Tarot Spread - Before the Investigation
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Alright, this is actually a really interesting mix of cards for a location—especially a museum with layered history like Wallaceburg.
The Spread You Pulled
Overall Energy of the Location
This reads far more residual and story-rich than dark or oppressive. There’s a strong sense of history, pride, and “life once lived here” energy—exactly what you’d expect in a museum setting.
Page of Wands (Left)
This feels like:
Nine of Pentacles (Center)
This is very telling for a museum.
Ten of Pentacles (Right)
This amplifies the historical aspect big time.
Jumper: Nine of Swords (Reversed)
This is the most intriguing piece.
Upright = anxiety, fear, distress
Reversed =
Final Energy Summary
This location feels like: A well-kept archive of human presence, where curiosity meets memory.
If anything, this is the kind of place where:
The Spread You Pulled
- Page of Wands
- Nine of Pentacles
- Ten of Pentacles
- Jumper: Nine of Swords (reversed)
Overall Energy of the Location
This reads far more residual and story-rich than dark or oppressive. There’s a strong sense of history, pride, and “life once lived here” energy—exactly what you’d expect in a museum setting.
Page of Wands (Left)
This feels like:
- Curious, youthful energy.
- Playful, exploratory presence.
- “Who are you?” kind of vibe.
- Spirits that are aware of visitors.
- Energy that engages rather than hides.
- Possible younger or lighter personalities.
Nine of Pentacles (Center)
This is very telling for a museum.
- Independence, preservation, pride.
- A space that has been carefully maintained.
- Energy tied to personal identity and legacy.
- Calm, grounded energy.
- Not chaotic or aggressive.
Ten of Pentacles (Right)
This amplifies the historical aspect big time.
- Generational ties.
- Family, community, legacy.
- Deep-rooted history layered over time.
- Multiple energies, not just one.
- Connected to community memory.
- Possible residual loops rather than active hauntings.
Jumper: Nine of Swords (Reversed)
This is the most intriguing piece.
Upright = anxiety, fear, distress
Reversed =
- Release from suffering.
- Past trauma that has settled.
- Energy that was once heavy but is no longer active.
- Something unpleasant may have happened historically.
- But it is not currently dominant energy.
- More like an echo than a threat.
Final Energy Summary
This location feels like: A well-kept archive of human presence, where curiosity meets memory.
- Primary tone: Calm, historic, aware.
- Secondary tone: Light interaction possible.
- Background layer: Old emotional residue that has largely faded.
If anything, this is the kind of place where:
- EVPs could be strong (storytelling energy).
- Names, roles, or “identity-based” responses might come through.
- Estes sessions could get very interesting.
Our Experiences
Rachel
Initial Thoughts
From the outside, the Wallaceburg and District Museum looks like any other industrial-style building. Its square structure and red brick exterior blend naturally into the surrounding area, giving little indication of what waits inside. At first glance, you would never expect the depth of history and atmosphere hidden beyond the front doors.
The moment I stepped inside, however, everything changed. It immediately felt as though I had been transported back to another era. The museum is filled with carefully curated exhibits and displays, each one packed with important historical artifacts and fascinating pieces of local history. Every room felt immersive and thoughtfully designed, making it easy to lose yourself in the stories attached to the objects around you.
One of the things that stood out to me the most was the layout of the exhibits themselves. The museum uses mannequins throughout many of the displays, strategically positioned to recreate scenes from Wallaceburg’s past. While incredibly effective from a historical standpoint, they also added an unsettling atmosphere to the investigation. More than once I caught myself staring at one, fully expecting it to suddenly move or turn toward me. They created a constant sense of anticipation and tension, especially once the lights were lowered during the investigation.
Although the building does not appear overly large from the outside, the museum itself is surprisingly expansive. With three full floors to explore, every level offered something unique and engaging. The layout flowed extremely well for an investigation, allowing us to move naturally between exhibits while still maintaining the feeling that each room had its own identity and energy. In all honesty, this was one of the best-designed locations we have investigated in terms of layout and atmosphere, and I was excited from the moment we arrived to begin exploring.
What makes this location even more unique is its connection to one of Canada’s most famous paranormal legends — the Baldoon Mystery. The museum contains an entire exhibit dedicated to the strange and violent paranormal events said to have occurred in the Baldoon settlement during the 1830s, before the area eventually became part of Wallaceburg. Seeing an exhibit openly dedicated to paranormal history inside a respected museum added another fascinating layer to the experience.
We also had the opportunity to investigate the auditorium space, which carries its own significant historical importance. The theatre is named after Jeannie Gordon, a celebrated Canadian opera singer and the daughter of D. A. Gordon, whose contributions helped establish many of the successful industries that shaped Wallaceburg during its early development. Knowing the history attached to the auditorium made the space feel even more meaningful to investigate.
Investigation Thoughts
During the investigation, our team spread throughout the second floor and attempted several smaller solo sessions. I decided to spend some time sitting alone within the street exhibit area. While I did not personally hear or see anything unexplainable during that session, the atmosphere itself was enough to keep me on edge. Sitting there in the dim lighting, surrounded by historic storefront displays and silent mannequins, I became completely convinced that the mannequin seated in the barber chair in front of me was eventually going to turn its head and smile at me creepily. Thankfully, it never did — but the feeling remained the entire time I sat there.
Once we moved into the basement exhibits, the activity and overall energy noticeably shifted. For me personally, the basement felt significantly more active than the upper floors. Much of this activity centered around the kitchen exhibit area, where several experiences and moments throughout the investigation caught our attention. There was a stronger sense of presence in these rooms, and it often felt as though we were not entirely alone while exploring the exhibits.
I also attempted an Estes Method session inside the military exhibit room located in the basement. Unfortunately, I do not fully remember everything that was said or asked during the session itself. However, I was later told by the rest of the team that the session became extremely interesting and produced some compelling moments. Rather than spoil everything in writing, I would highly recommend watching the live investigation video to experience the session for yourself and see exactly what unfolded in that room.
Overall, the basement exhibit spaces were unquestionably the most active areas of the museum for me. Whether it was the atmosphere, the history connected to the artifacts, or something deeper tied to the energy of the location itself, those rooms carried a very different feeling compared to the rest of the building.
After Thoughts
Do I believe the Wallaceburg and District Museum is haunted? Honestly, I am still unsure.
Do I believe there are residual and spirit energies present within the building? Yes — absolutely.
For me, the museum feels less like a location dominated by fear and more like a place filled with stories waiting to be remembered and shared. Every artifact inside the building represents a person, a family, a moment, or an era that helped shape the community. That emotional and historical energy lingers within the exhibits, and at times it genuinely feels as though the past is still trying to communicate through the objects left behind.
The stories connected to the items throughout the museum are incredible on their own, even before paranormal experiences are considered. That deep connection to history is what makes this location so unique. Rather than feeling oppressive or threatening, much of the energy I experienced felt reflective, emotional, and deeply tied to remembrance.
I strongly believe there is still far more investigating to be done within the museum — particularly in the basement exhibits. The military room especially stood out to me as an area deserving of additional research and investigation. The exhibits dedicated to the men and women who served our country carry a powerful emotional weight, and I cannot help but wonder what stories may still remain there.
This is a location I would gladly return to in the future. Between its incredible historical significance, immersive layout, and the experiences we had throughout the night, the Wallaceburg and District Museum left a lasting impression on me. I would love the opportunity to continue investigating there one day soon and see what other stories the museum may still have left to tell.
From the outside, the Wallaceburg and District Museum looks like any other industrial-style building. Its square structure and red brick exterior blend naturally into the surrounding area, giving little indication of what waits inside. At first glance, you would never expect the depth of history and atmosphere hidden beyond the front doors.
The moment I stepped inside, however, everything changed. It immediately felt as though I had been transported back to another era. The museum is filled with carefully curated exhibits and displays, each one packed with important historical artifacts and fascinating pieces of local history. Every room felt immersive and thoughtfully designed, making it easy to lose yourself in the stories attached to the objects around you.
One of the things that stood out to me the most was the layout of the exhibits themselves. The museum uses mannequins throughout many of the displays, strategically positioned to recreate scenes from Wallaceburg’s past. While incredibly effective from a historical standpoint, they also added an unsettling atmosphere to the investigation. More than once I caught myself staring at one, fully expecting it to suddenly move or turn toward me. They created a constant sense of anticipation and tension, especially once the lights were lowered during the investigation.
Although the building does not appear overly large from the outside, the museum itself is surprisingly expansive. With three full floors to explore, every level offered something unique and engaging. The layout flowed extremely well for an investigation, allowing us to move naturally between exhibits while still maintaining the feeling that each room had its own identity and energy. In all honesty, this was one of the best-designed locations we have investigated in terms of layout and atmosphere, and I was excited from the moment we arrived to begin exploring.
What makes this location even more unique is its connection to one of Canada’s most famous paranormal legends — the Baldoon Mystery. The museum contains an entire exhibit dedicated to the strange and violent paranormal events said to have occurred in the Baldoon settlement during the 1830s, before the area eventually became part of Wallaceburg. Seeing an exhibit openly dedicated to paranormal history inside a respected museum added another fascinating layer to the experience.
We also had the opportunity to investigate the auditorium space, which carries its own significant historical importance. The theatre is named after Jeannie Gordon, a celebrated Canadian opera singer and the daughter of D. A. Gordon, whose contributions helped establish many of the successful industries that shaped Wallaceburg during its early development. Knowing the history attached to the auditorium made the space feel even more meaningful to investigate.
Investigation Thoughts
During the investigation, our team spread throughout the second floor and attempted several smaller solo sessions. I decided to spend some time sitting alone within the street exhibit area. While I did not personally hear or see anything unexplainable during that session, the atmosphere itself was enough to keep me on edge. Sitting there in the dim lighting, surrounded by historic storefront displays and silent mannequins, I became completely convinced that the mannequin seated in the barber chair in front of me was eventually going to turn its head and smile at me creepily. Thankfully, it never did — but the feeling remained the entire time I sat there.
Once we moved into the basement exhibits, the activity and overall energy noticeably shifted. For me personally, the basement felt significantly more active than the upper floors. Much of this activity centered around the kitchen exhibit area, where several experiences and moments throughout the investigation caught our attention. There was a stronger sense of presence in these rooms, and it often felt as though we were not entirely alone while exploring the exhibits.
I also attempted an Estes Method session inside the military exhibit room located in the basement. Unfortunately, I do not fully remember everything that was said or asked during the session itself. However, I was later told by the rest of the team that the session became extremely interesting and produced some compelling moments. Rather than spoil everything in writing, I would highly recommend watching the live investigation video to experience the session for yourself and see exactly what unfolded in that room.
Overall, the basement exhibit spaces were unquestionably the most active areas of the museum for me. Whether it was the atmosphere, the history connected to the artifacts, or something deeper tied to the energy of the location itself, those rooms carried a very different feeling compared to the rest of the building.
After Thoughts
Do I believe the Wallaceburg and District Museum is haunted? Honestly, I am still unsure.
Do I believe there are residual and spirit energies present within the building? Yes — absolutely.
For me, the museum feels less like a location dominated by fear and more like a place filled with stories waiting to be remembered and shared. Every artifact inside the building represents a person, a family, a moment, or an era that helped shape the community. That emotional and historical energy lingers within the exhibits, and at times it genuinely feels as though the past is still trying to communicate through the objects left behind.
The stories connected to the items throughout the museum are incredible on their own, even before paranormal experiences are considered. That deep connection to history is what makes this location so unique. Rather than feeling oppressive or threatening, much of the energy I experienced felt reflective, emotional, and deeply tied to remembrance.
I strongly believe there is still far more investigating to be done within the museum — particularly in the basement exhibits. The military room especially stood out to me as an area deserving of additional research and investigation. The exhibits dedicated to the men and women who served our country carry a powerful emotional weight, and I cannot help but wonder what stories may still remain there.
This is a location I would gladly return to in the future. Between its incredible historical significance, immersive layout, and the experiences we had throughout the night, the Wallaceburg and District Museum left a lasting impression on me. I would love the opportunity to continue investigating there one day soon and see what other stories the museum may still have left to tell.
Paula
Our team recently had the opportunity to investigate the fascinating, a location rich in local history and long-standing paranormal legends. The museum itself preserves the heritage of Wallaceburg and surrounding areas, featuring exhibits dedicated to military history including the army, navy, and air force, as well as displays highlighting the town’s industrial roots such as the famous glass factory companies, Heinz, Libby’s, local medical practices, businesses along James Street, Wallaceburg clubs, and the Wallaceburg Sports Hall of Fame. Visitors can also explore beautifully recreated kitchen and living room displays, toy collections, and artifacts that capture everyday life from generations past.
One of the most intriguing parts of the museum’s history is the long-told paranormal legend connected to the building and area. Over the years, staff, volunteers, and visitors have shared stories of unusual activity, unexplained sounds, and strange sensations experienced throughout certain sections of the museum.
During our investigation, activity varied throughout the building. The spirit box session with Rachel Estes was fairly quiet, with only bits and pieces of voices seemingly coming through. However, the REM pod activity was especially interesting. Several times throughout the investigation, the REM pod activated in a pattern that resembled Morse code. Each occurrence followed a similar sequence — beginning with slow responses before rapidly escalating into frantic bursts of activity. Even after resetting the device multiple times, the same pattern continued.
Additional activity included a bell sounding unexpectedly during the session. Later, while conducting a ghost box session in the theatre room, only a single REM pod responded while none of the other investigative devices activated, making the responses feel even more focused and unusual.
Overall, the Wallaceburg Museum proved to be a very active and intriguing location in certain areas of the building. Between the rich historical atmosphere and the unexplained activity experienced throughout the night, it left a lasting impression on our team. It is definitely a location I would very much like to return to and investigate again in the future.
One of the most intriguing parts of the museum’s history is the long-told paranormal legend connected to the building and area. Over the years, staff, volunteers, and visitors have shared stories of unusual activity, unexplained sounds, and strange sensations experienced throughout certain sections of the museum.
During our investigation, activity varied throughout the building. The spirit box session with Rachel Estes was fairly quiet, with only bits and pieces of voices seemingly coming through. However, the REM pod activity was especially interesting. Several times throughout the investigation, the REM pod activated in a pattern that resembled Morse code. Each occurrence followed a similar sequence — beginning with slow responses before rapidly escalating into frantic bursts of activity. Even after resetting the device multiple times, the same pattern continued.
Additional activity included a bell sounding unexpectedly during the session. Later, while conducting a ghost box session in the theatre room, only a single REM pod responded while none of the other investigative devices activated, making the responses feel even more focused and unusual.
Overall, the Wallaceburg Museum proved to be a very active and intriguing location in certain areas of the building. Between the rich historical atmosphere and the unexplained activity experienced throughout the night, it left a lasting impression on our team. It is definitely a location I would very much like to return to and investigate again in the future.
Chantel
I definitely can’t wait to come back to this location. I really enjoyed the interactions we had with the spirits.
The basement was pretty heavy in the legion room with the war memorabilia. Rachel did a Estes in that room and we got a lot of movement on the rem pod. We have discussed it could have been morse code.
I was sitting alone in the industry room, and I was having a conversation with a man named Pete or Peter, I believe to be one of the family members I saw on the wall near the car. I was getting a lot information from my spirit talker about the building and the room I was in. They were really informed of the building.
After finishing the night in the theatre, we got a lot of movement from the rem pod we left on the stage.
Henry was really amazing giving us a tour and not giving us to much information until we were done. This building was really interesting and had so much history.
The basement was pretty heavy in the legion room with the war memorabilia. Rachel did a Estes in that room and we got a lot of movement on the rem pod. We have discussed it could have been morse code.
I was sitting alone in the industry room, and I was having a conversation with a man named Pete or Peter, I believe to be one of the family members I saw on the wall near the car. I was getting a lot information from my spirit talker about the building and the room I was in. They were really informed of the building.
After finishing the night in the theatre, we got a lot of movement from the rem pod we left on the stage.
Henry was really amazing giving us a tour and not giving us to much information until we were done. This building was really interesting and had so much history.