Department of Parks
Spirits of Butler Paranormal Weekend Set For Oct. 23-24 at General Butler

CARROLLTON, Ky. – General Butler State Resort Park is hosting a “Spirits of Butler Paranormal Weekend” on Oct. 23-24.

Join Starr Williams, certified ghost investigator and spokesperson of Psy Tech Radio, and the investigation team RIP for a weekend of ghost hunting at the Butler-Turpin State Historic House and cemetery located at General Butler State Resort Park in Carrollton.

Learn about the theories, the latest in high-tech equipment and the best practices of ghost investigations followed by an actual investigation led by the “Spirits of Butler” team.

The park is offering a weekend package that includes the Saturday night paranormal event, one night’s lodging, an evening buffet and breakfast at Two Rivers Restaurant. The cost is $159 plus tax per couple and $99 plus tax for individuals.

The park is also offering the Saturday evening program only for $30 a person.

Make reservations for either the Spirits of Butler package or Saturday-only investigation by calling 1-866-462-8853. Ask for Spirits of Butler Weekend.

General Butler State Resort Park has a lodge, cottages, restaurant, camping, boating, hiking and biking, along with other recreational activities. The Butler-Turpin House was built in 1859 and served as the home of one of the state’s most prominent military families. For more information, visit www.parks.ky.gov.

General Butler State Resort Park is located at 1608 Highway 227 in Carrollton. 

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The Kentucky State Park System is composed of 51 state parks plus an interstate park shared with Virginia. The Department of Parks, an agency of the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, operates 17 resort parks with lodges -- more than any other state. For more information on Kentucky parks, visit our website at http://www.parks.ky.gov