The RHS Facebook page is a rich archive of history-related posts by Carol Flynn, RHS Facebook admin and writer until mid-2025. Carol prolifically wrote a wide variety of meticulously researched local history articles for RHS. She continues to write for the Beverly Review and other media sources with articles particularly focused on local Ridge history.
Folklore and Phantoms Events
RHS just posted the information on the "Folklore and Phantoms" paranormal program in "Events," which will be held at the Givins Beverly Castle, 103rd St. and Longwood Drive, on Friday, October 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. Back by popular demand after the first successful event at Open Outcry Brewery last year, local historian and writer Carol Flynn will share some of the 50+ ghost and paranormal stories she has collected from folks on the Ridge, many of these first hand experiences, including ones from the Castle itself. Following the program there will be open mike time for attendees to share their own stories. Wine, beer and appetizers will be served. There will also be tarot card and astrology readings available. The cost is $15 and the proceeds go to the Castle Restoration Fund to preserve this iconic landmark. Reservations are necessary as seating is limited and will fill up quickly. Call or email RHS for reservations – 773/881-1675 or ridgehistory@hotmail.com.
Hmmm, I am coming up with so much interesting information on the history of the paranormal at the Givins Beverly Castle itself that there may not be that much time for me to cover other ghost stories on the Ridge at this event. I want to leave plenty of time for the open mike session so people can share their own stories.
We'll debunk which ghost stories cannot be true at the Castle because they are just not supported by history and we will talk about some little known events that happened there.
If you haven't made your reservation yet, please do so!
– Carol Flynn
Just to remind folks we have this event coming up next week and we still have openings for reservations. "Folklore and Phantoms" will look at hauntings and paranormal happenings in the Blue Island Ridge communities – from Beverly to Morgan Park to Mt. Greenwood to the City of Blue Island. We'll meet at the Givins Beverly Castle and spend plenty of time talking about the experiences people have had there.
The proceeds all go to the Castle restoration fund and there will be astrology and tarot card readings also, plus plenty of refreshments, and an open mike session for people to share their own experiences. You won't see another event like this one. Contact RHS for reservations. Don't wait until the last minute. Questions? Contact us right here on this page.
Is the Castle really haunted? What are the actual experiences people have had there? What other local places have reported paranormal happenings? Do you have an experience you would like to share? Would you like an tarot card or astrology reading? Join us next Friday evening at the Castle for what is sure to be an interesting event. Plenty of food and beverages included in the $15 per person. All the proceeds for the evening go to the Castle restoration fund. Reserve a spot today!
Thanks to everyone who came last night to this event. We had a good time exploring urban myth vs. what people really said they experienced at the Castle. We gathered at least five new "ghost stories" for the Ridge thanks to the brave souls who got up to share their experiences at their own houses. Thanks to the RHS volunteers for bringing the refreshments so the proceeds from the event could all go to the Castle restoration fund. Thanks to Janet and Susan for the astrology and tarot card readings. Stay tuned for next year's event!