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| Pennhurst Asylum Haunted House |
Springlake, PA- Pennhurst Asylum Haunt House might be considered a young Haunt in the world of Haunted Attractions as they enter season seven, but the energy that it has been drawing upon is anything but young. Built in 1908, Pennhurst was built as a school to help those on all ends of the Mental Illness spectrum. But what was intended as a solution, quickly turned into a place that was beyond overcrowded, understaffed and underfunded. This led to years of horrific conditions that finally sealed the doors on all of the buildings on the 100 acre property in 1989. The acreage can lead you to underground tunnels that seem endless and to buildings that have captured the history within its walls and if you listen close enough, you may capture one of the thousands of stories that want to be told.
Pennhurst Asylum Haunted Attraction has been listening to the spirits that roam the grounds of Pennhurst and the Haunt fans who appreciate history and entertainment opened its doors in 2010 and has been gathering the energy and spirit since its inception. This type of Authenticity is something that cannot be replicated or reproduced. It is what can bring a Haunted Attraction into a category of its own.
All of the props that are used are original pieces that were saved from the original school. "We are very respectful of the History of Pennhurst" says Actress Valerie Wierzbicki "we offer different programs that will allow you to experience Pennhurst in so many different ways" added Wierzbicki. New Ownership took over last season and with one season under their belt, they are committed to keep moving forward with new and innovative things.
This Haunt transforms part of grounds and brings you back to 1930 that composes of four different Attractions that are part of the Pennhurst Haunt and it is intended to be experienced in this order. The Asylum is where you will meet one of the iconic characters Dr. Webber. Who know what types of experiments that he has waiting for your. The Second phase is the Dungeon and third is the tunnel, which is the most intense part of the Haunt where the famous Genvieve roams. The dungeon houses the more volatile patients as well as treatments and experiments gone wrong. It is the underbelly of the Asylum, dark, twisted and sinister.
The fourth attraction provides access to the Mayflower Building, which has been investigated and deemed Haunted by numerous paranormal investigators including Zack Fagens of Haunt Adventures. This will include a Museum that will be run by historian Ruth Hines, a former employee of Pennhurst, which is a new aspect of the Haunt this season. This Haunt has built a tremendous reputation and following in the Haunted Attractions world.
Over 230 extremely dedicated and passionate staff bring Pennhurst to life. Led by General Managers Kara Lightcap and Jim Warner with Julie Kruc with Makeup & Wardrobe : The New Owners have invested a lot of money to provide property manager Neil Young with all of the tools needed in order to continue to make improvements in all aspects of the Haunt. "Many of the Sets have been rebuilt and will give our return customers something to look forward to" says Young "We have added some features that you can only experience at Pennhurst and we are looking forward to the upcoming 2017 season".
There are no Touch Sticks at Pennhurst, so every night is contact night. However, a highly trained staff ensures your safety. " We go through a lot of training" says Wierzbicki "One of the things that we are known for is never breaking character". The writing appears to be on the walls at Pennhurst Asylum Haunted House, this young Haunt is ready to deliver and compete on a National Level.
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