Society for Anomalous Studies

06/17/2026

SAS's upcoming presentation for the Bureau County Historical Society and History Center.

We hope you can join us for our third annual Dearly Departed event!

This is a fundraiser. All funds raised support the operations of the Bureau County History Center.

Tickets purchased on Eventbrite will have added processing fees from the site.

Tickets can be purchased in person at the Bureau County History Center at 634 S. Pleasant Street, Princeton, Tuesday-Saturday, Noon to 5 p.m. If you have any questions, please call us at (815) 875-2184.

This event is recommended for ages 12 years and older.

01/05/2026

The Historic Lake House Inn holds a special place in the collective heart of The Society for Anomalous Studies. We spent countless hours there over several years conducting investigations, doing historical research, presenting evidence, and sipping the occasional Brandy Old Fashion.

Through our investigations and research, we discovered countless stories from its past. The building and the land it sat on were more than a property. It was a touch stone into early Rock County history.

From a paranormal perspective, it was a location we were grateful to have been able to investigate many times over several years. The interactions never disappointed us. One particular 2AM investigation session in the basement still brings up a shiver and a grin. From the basement, the former dance hall on the first floor, the hotel upstairs and even activity captured outside the building, it was a once in a lifetime locations we will never forget.

This is a huge loss and our sympathy goes out to the owners, staff, patrons and the community, present and past.

EDGERTON, Wis. (WKOW) -- About a dozen fire crews worked Sunday night to put out a fire that broke out in the historic Lake House Inn, near Edgerton.

10/23/2025

Some nice paranormal investigation equipment and books available for the raffle at the Dearly Departed Voices of the Matson Public Library presentation this Saturday, October 25th.

10/23/2025

10/04/2025

We will display some of our equipment and show evidence from past investigations. Looking forward to this event.

Hey, hey! We hope you'll stop by and see us for this fun event. Come meet the ghost investigators for the Society for Anomalous Studies!

We'll be selling tickets to Dearly Departed: The Voices of the Matson and selling some merch! Ever had a question you've always wanted to ask a professional ghost hunter? Here's your chance! Stop by for a chat and view some ghost evidence with us!

Event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/16tUrqdZBP/

07/24/2025

SAS has once again partnered with the Bureau County Historical Society to explore their historical buildings from a paranormal perspective. Last year we investigated the Clark Norris Home. This year we conducted four investigations of the Sash Stalter Matson Building which is the former Matson Public Library. Built during 1912 and opened in 1913, this building was operated as a public library until 2007.

All four investigations resulted in intriguing experiences as well as some interesting evidence captured using our extensive collection of equipment.

Below is the link to the presentation information and tickets.

Dearly Departed PURCHASE TICKET ONLINE Tickets are available at the door or by calling 815.875.2184. Recommended for ages 12 and older Staff, visitors and volunteers in the Sash Stalter Matson Building (the former Matson Public Library) in Princeton have had some unexplained experiences: the sound o...