FLUMERI PROMOTIONS PRESENTS: A Night at Olde Park

107 South 6th Street,Ballinger TX 76821

04 December, 2021

Description

Join well renown paranormal investigators Brandon Alvis and Mustafa Gattolari in investigating Olde Park Hotel in Ballinger, TX! As the Santa Fe, Gulf, and Colorado Railroads merged in West Texas and the railroad expanded from Brownwood, it took many casualties such as Runnels City and unlawful cowboys. In 1886, the town of Hutchins, formally known as Gresham, renamed its town Ballinger after receiving donations from its benefactor, Judge William Pitt Ballinger. It was on June 29, 1886 that the town formally gathered to sell lots and incorporated with approximately 3000 people in its population.​​​ The town was known for its commerce, cotton production, railroads, saloons and outlaws. The area has a rich history to include gun battles and ghost stories. One of the reasons for this is the numerous locations that are claimed to be haunted. Along with houses in Ballinger and other business locations, The Olde Park Hotel remains a hot spot for paranormal activity. The hotel was originally a meeting house, boarding house, school house, restaurant, music store, brothel, and antique store. It was also previously the Secrest Hotel, The Three Sisters Hotel, The Royal Hotel, and also the Park Hotel When the park complex in front of the hotel was annexed, it was renamed the the Olde Park complex, which ultimately led to the change in name to the Olde Park Hotel in the 1920's by the previous owner. The original fence that bordered the courthouse park was moved and now encircle the evergreen cemetery just outside of town. Owners such as Washington Hampton Secrest II, The Keel Family and numerous others have left their mark on the hotel as some of the rooms are still named after them to honor their history of ownership. Their pictures can be found in the museum downstairs in the hotel along with a gift shop for souvenirs. Many people in Ballinger, TX or who have visited Olde Park Hotel believed the hotel to be haunted! Those who have ghost hunted OPH have experienced seeing many apparitions. From apparitions of cowboys, to the "ladies of the night" who worked in the bordello, to little children, to shadow people, to even a woman dressed in red, black and white clothing! People have heard disembodied voices, loud knocks, the phantom smells of perfume and cigars and sounds of boots walking down the hallways! Your special guest investigators for the evening will be none other than Mustafa Gatollari and Brandon Alvis as you get to ghost The Olde Park Hotel with Brandon and Mustafa from the television show Ghost Hunters! WHAT'S INCLUDED: Meet and GreetPhoto OpportunitiesIntroductions (history of OPH and more)Food and drinks providedInvestigate The Olde Park Hotel with Brandon and MustafaOvernight stay is available at The Olde Park Hotel for VIP ticket holders