Thursday, October 9th "Historic Haunts of Southwest Florida"

In keeping with the spirit of Halloween, please join us for Jean Gray's presentation of “Historic Haunts of Southwest Florida."

In her talk, Jean Gray uncovers the real history behind local legends—from pirates and pioneers to haunted cemeteries—and shows how truth often succumbs to fiction. Whether you’re a believer or a skeptic, you’ll never look at Southwest Florida’s past the same way again.

About the Speaker:

Jean Gray is a lifelong resident of Lee County and a proud Board Member of the Southwest Florida Historical Society. She is a Certified Field Investigator through the Rhine Research Center, Network Manager for the Office of Paranormal Investigations, and founder of ParaAtlas, a nationwide collaborative project dedicated to preserving historical accuracy in paranormal research.

With a background that blends investigative work, data analysis, history, and writing, Jean has spent years uncovering the truth behind haunted legends and separating fact from folklore. Her work emphasizes respect for the past, the protection of local history, and the importance of grounding paranormal claims in real historical research.