12/04/2025
Hi. Long time no talk! While bringing the tours back someday, in some fashion, is still the goal, we wanted to tell you about an upcoming event that just might scratch that haunted history tour itch.
As many of you know, we own a spooky little bookstore in Lansing, Deadtime Stories Books & Gifts. This summer, we're opening a second location inside Charlotte's Courthouse Square Museum, which was always a favorite stop on the tour. Next weekend is our first fundraising event (at said haunted courthouse) and we'd love for you to join us!
HELP US BUILD A BOOKSTORE! We are so excited to be opening up a second location this summer inside a haunted museum (yes, really!), but the costs are piling up- renovations, signage, hardware, fixtures, stock, and probably a zillion other things we haven't thought of yet. It's a big undertaking, and we've given ourselves less than two months to get it done- help us make it happen!
On April 19th, we are hosting a fundraiser at our new home, the Courthouse Square Museum in Charlotte. We'd LOVE to see you there!
There will be a haunted history presentation with award-winning author and podcaster Jenn Carpenter. (Ever heard of her?) Hear stories about some of the most infamous cases tried at the courthouse and the ghosts left behind, including the first woman in Michigan to ever be convicted of murder. (Spoiler alert: she wasn't guilty.)
Bid on items in our silent auction. The offerings will include autographed books by authors such as Jeneva Rose, John Green, and Angeline Boulley, a ghost hunting package from our friends at Stimson Hospital, tickets to the museum's upcoming murder mystery night, a jumping spider and deluxe enclosure from our friends at Spood Crew, and much more! (We are still taking donations for auction items- please reach out if you'd like to contribute!)
Play true crime and horror trivia hosted by Julie C Trivia and explore the museum through our photo scavenger hunt! (We are still collecting prize donations for trivia and the scavenger hunt- please reach out if you'd like to contribute!)
Do some GHOST HUNTING! We will provide all the tools you need to do a little self-guided spirit seeking. (You can also bring your own!)
Enjoy refreshments as you take a sneak peek of our new space, and help us choose things like paint colors, wallpaper, fixtures, etc. While we will not be serving alcohol, the museum is part of Charlotte's social district. You are more than welcome to grab a drink at a participating neighboring bar or restaurant and bring it with you.
THE FIRST 25 PEOPLE TO PURCHASE A TICKET WILL ALSO GET A FREE AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF HAUNTED LANSING!
Get your tickets here:
https://square.link/u/ilsAxniN
