A Word From Beyond

News From David Raby and The Shadows WIthin

February, 2021 - Vol. 1 Issue 1

Welcome to the inaugural edition of A Word from Beyond! We're busy planning for our 2021 event season and excited to meet many new faces and see many familiar ones as we provide you an exciting distraction during these turbulent times.  

NEW EVENTS!!

 

Saturday, April 10, 2021 - 3:30 PM

Walking Amongst the Shadows: Ventfort Hall and Gilded Age Museum - Lenox, Mass

Online Presentation

 

We sure had many amazing experiences conducting our group paranormal investigations at the very haunted and very beautiful Ventfort Hall. This fast-paced online presentation will showcase some of the incredible evidence we captured and share some of the interesting experiences we have had throughout the years at Ventfort Hall. 

 

Saturday, May 1, 2021,

Friday, July 9, 2021,

and Saturday, November 6, 2021

 

"A Spirited Evening at Ventfort Hall and Gilded Age Museum" - Lenox, Mass

Group Paranormal Investigations

 

We return to Ventfort Hall for three group paranormal investigations in 2021! Are you brave enough to explore the rooms of a haunted mansion in the dark? Come join us as we hear from the departed who still walk amongst the hallways of Ventfort Hall. The evening begins with a brief lecture on the history of the building and a sampling of some of our favorite paranormal evidence. After that, we go lights-out for an exciting adventure!   

 

This is just the start!  We are still planning for more events for 2021! Please note that all guests must follow safety guidelines during the pandemic. Facemasks and proper social distancing will be enforced to ensure everyone's health and safety. 

 

We will provide updates when reservations are open for these upcoming events at Ventfort Hall.  All of our events benefit the restoration and preservation of the historic structures that host our events. Click the following link for more information on Ventfort Hall. 

For more information on Ventfort Hall

THE BOOKWORM'S CORNER

 

In addition to securing locations for 2021, I am busy researching and writing for a book I hope to publish soon. Not only that, but I have two other books in various stages of completion. I will provide updates on those books in the coming months.

 

But, for this month, I want to introduce you to an author I had met during one of our group paranormal events at Ventfort Hall in 2019. 

Robert Oakes attended one of our events at Ventfort Hall as he was doing research for his book, Ghosts of the Berkshires. Thankfully, the spirits were active that night and he was able to capture incredible video. Robert's book discusses many of the haunted locations in the Berkshires. He even covers two places that have a special place in my heart, Houghton Mansion and Ventfort Hall. I own a copy of his book and it was a wonderful read and makes me want to grab some equipment and investigate. 

 

Robert is a writer, teacher and singer/songwriter (part of the duo Oakes and Smith). He has also led the ghost tours at The Mount in Lenox since 2010 and even appeared on SyFy's Ghost Hunters. I don't know how he finds all that time!

 

Robert's book is available in many local shops in the Berkshires and online. Please support local businesses, but if you must order online, we have the link below: 

 
To purchase Robert's book

WALKING AMONGST THE SHADOWS

 

Each month, I'll pick an experience that we have had during one of our many investigations (both private and public). Here's this month's creepy offering: 

 

Barnstable Gaol - Barnstable, Massachusetts

 

I was in the main cell area of the small wooden jail (built c. 1690!). The energy in the room was oppressive, as it often was. If you had the misfortune of being locked up while awaiting trial, you were lucky to make it out alive. Conditions were horrible. Hungry? Try some moldy bread. Thirsty? Maybe contaminated water, if you're lucky. Cold? Guess you have to snuggle with one of the many individuals cramped in the small space. Hot? Those cramped conditions made it even more unbearable. I have investigated this building several times throughout the years and it is the first place that I experienced something inhuman. What I share today isn't that inhuman encounter, but something just as creepy.

 

While in the main room, I tried an experiment (as I often do). I took a list of constables when the old jail was in operation and began to read aloud all of the names. The energy was only getting stronger. I began to hear some faint, but distinct sounds of footsteps coming from the room in the front of the structure. As I turned to walk away, I felt an unseen hand grab the back of my shirt. As I walked further, my shirt was getting tight around my neck and chest. I knew someone - or something - had grabbed my shirt as I was not standing near a wall and it was not caught on anything. I did not let that hand stop my advancement and I guess the entity was adamant that I stay behind. As I walked closer to the door I felt a strong grip form on my left forearm. It was so strong and so defined that I felt four fingers pressing against the underneath of my forearm and a strong thumb pressing into the top of my wrist. I felt my arm get tugged towards the cells that I was trying to leave. Did that stop me? Oh, yes it did! I stood in disbelief as I felt the powerful grip of someone not seen. 

 

I have a lot of stories to share from this amazing location (This spooky building will be highlighted in an upcoming book).

The haunted Barnstable Gaol in Barnstable, Massachusetts.

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