The house was built in 1849 for one of Benton Harbor's premier families, the Mortons.

The Mortons had a very influential impact on Benton Harbor's growth: they were a major force in digging a canal, which turned Benton Harbor into a successful shipping harbor. Plus they owned a 600-acre peach farm which contributed to the town's economy.

A total of four generations of Mortons owned and lived in that house from 1849 until 1936 – and now it is a museum. Volunteers, employees, visitors...even Denise Tackett, the executive director, believes there's something paranormal going on.

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According to Tackett via the Southwest Michigan site, "One of the volunteers saw a woman coming down the stairs once when nobody was there. We had a caretaker here for a number of years who had things being moved in different places." Tackett also says she's learned that she should announce herself to the house every time she enters – to let any remaining Mortons know who's coming in.

Paranormal investigators have collected electronic voice phenomena and photos of things unexplained....even the ever-present orbs.

According to board member Debbi Hodgson Geib, “We have residents — ghosts. From hearing the different voices, we think they are mainly Morton family members.” She also says the spirits of two Swedish sisters - who failed to purchase the house - haunt the kitchen and an old piano can sometimes be heard with no one there.

You'll find the Morton House Museum at 501 Territorial Road in Benton Harbor.
All are welcome...

Images below courtesy of Randy's Real Paranormal...

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