Beth Brown
Beth Brown grew up surrounded by echoes of the past in a sprawling rural community called Varina, once home to John Rolfe and Pocahontas, on Richmond, Virginia's eastern border. She credits her love of history and her fascination with its ghosts to her hometown's high concentration of both.
Beth began investigating the paranormal in 1989 when a mentor sent her to interview the owners of a 250-year old home practically overflowing with spirits. Photographs and audio recordings made that day ignited her curiosity about life after death and set the wheels in motion for two decades of research.
In April, 2007, Beth founded V.A.S.P.E.R. - the Virginia Society of Paranormal Education and Research. She has been a speaker at various events and has led workshops on how to conduct paranormal investigations, the history of the Spiritualism movement, capturing and studying Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP), the secrets of spirit photography, and the ancient mystery of Dowsing.
Beth has written feature articles for:
- Ghostvillage.com
- RichmondGhosts.com
- The Ghost Tracker (paranormal newsletter)
- The Gypsy Chronicle (metaphysical newsletter)
She is the author of:
- Haunted Battlefields: Virginia's Civil War Ghosts
- Conducting a Paranormal Investigation
- From a Witch's Kitchen
Beth still lives in Richmond with her husband, daughter, and son near the historic Church Hill neighborhood and is not likely to budge any time soon. When she's not busy homeschooling her children or writing, Beth can be found printmaking, gardening, cooking, or - most likely - listening to a good ghost story.
Learn more about Beth Brown and keep up with her current work at her webiste!
Latest Articles
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Must-Have Equipment for Ghost Hunters
Building a collection of investigative gear can be daunting. The following tools will allow you to collect a variety of data without breaking your back - or the bank.
Sep 11, 2008
- Beth Brown
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The Best Digital Cameras for Ghost Hunters
The selection of digital cameras available can be overwhelming. Knowing which features are best for photographing the paranormal can narrow your search.
Jul 7, 2008
- Beth Brown
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Investigation Etiquette for Ghost Hunters
Learning and practicing these simple suggestions for etiquette will help your team conduct a safe and productive ghost hunt.
Jul 7, 2008
- Beth Brown
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Protective Gems for Ghost Hunters
Centuries of gem lore have helped to hone a list of common stones which may aide in the psychic, spiritual, and physical well-being of paranormal investigators.
Jun 24, 2008
- Beth Brown
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Can You Really Smell a Ghost?
Many believers claim that a sure sign a spirit is near is their distinctive aroma. The type of scent a ghost emits can vary depending on the message they want to convey.
Jun 24, 2008
- Beth Brown
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The Haunted Edgar Allan Poe Museum
Richmond, Virginia's Poe Museum boasts the largest collection of the writer's artifacts in the world and may also harbor the spirit of Poe himself.
Jun 19, 2008
- Beth Brown
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Virginia Military Institute Ghosts
Virginia Military Institute, or VMI, has a past steeped in tradition - and ghosts. Cadets' encounters with some spirits there have spanned several generations.
Jun 17, 2008
- Beth Brown
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Form Your Own Ghost-Hunting Team
Joining forces with other paranormal investigators will strengthen your ghost-hunting skills and build your professionalism.
Jun 16, 2008
- Beth Brown
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Renovation Ghosts
Of all classified types of haunts, the short-lived "Renovation Ghost" is quite different from the rest. How could home improvements invite this often unwelcome guest?
Jun 15, 2008
- Beth Brown
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Hidden Dangers of Ghost Hunting
Exploring the world of the paranormal can take a serious toll on both your physical and mental health unless you take proper precautions to protect yourself.
Jun 12, 2008
- Beth Brown
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