# Event Details

- **Event Name**: History and Hauntings of the Peoria State Hospital
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The Peoria State Hospital, open from 1902 to 1973, is one of the most haunted places in Illinois — but not for the reasons you might think. Rather than being a place of torture, Peoria State Hospital was a place where patients could find safety and refuge from a world that didn’t understand them. Learn about the forward-thinking Dr. George Zeller and his compassionate staff. History blends with the paranormal for a fascinating look at the asylum's residents. Many of those patients are still there on the hilltop, just waiting for a chance to communicate once more. The asylum is a haunted hotspot, investigated by ghost-hunting television shows and regular folks alike. Find out why this little corner of Bartonville is so very haunted. Presented by Author Sylvia Shults.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pekin/history-and-hauntings-of-the-peoria-state-hospital/200030777936414
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, art, literary-art, ghost-hunts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 56

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Pekin
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 301 S 4th St, Pekin, IL, United States, Illinois 61554
- **lat**: 40.56726
- **long**: -89.64855
- **full address**: 301 S 4th St, Pekin, IL, United States, Illinois 61554

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: History and Hauntings of the Peoria State Hospital
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is History and Hauntings of the Peoria State Hospital being held?
  - **A:** History and Hauntings of the Peoria State Hospital takes place on Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 301 S 4th St, Pekin, IL, United States, Illinois 61554.
- **Q**: Who is organizing History and Hauntings of the Peoria State Hospital?
  - **A:** History and Hauntings of the Peoria State Hospital is organized by Pekin Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** History and Hauntings of the Peoria State Hospital is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Pekin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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