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Author Biography
Al Hunter writes a front page story about historical figures and happenings with a ghostly twist...
Alan E. Hunter has researched, scripted and lead the Irvington Ghost Walks for the past 20 years. The tours are roughly 75 percent history and 25 percent ghost stories and folklore. These non-profit tours raise funds for the Eastside Irvington community and related charities.
Al Hunter is the author of the “Haunted Indianapolis” and co-author of the “Haunted Irvington” and “Indiana National Road” book series. His newest books are “Bumps in the Night. Stories from the Weekly View,” “Irvington Haunts. The Tour Guide,” and “The Mystery of the H.H. Holmes Collection.” Contact Al directly at Huntvault@aol.com or become a friend on Facebook.
Al Hunter’s Story Archive
Grave Goods — You Can’t Take It With You
Grave goods, in archaeology and anthropology, are defined as items buried along with the body. In ancient times, grave goods were seen as offerings to the gods. In modern times, they are usually personal possessions or supplies designed to smooth the deceased’s journey into the afterlife. I’ve always been fascinated … Read More
Bruce Springsteen & Elvis Presley
A couple of weeks ago we passed another one of those anniversaries that fascinate me. My favorites are those events that involve history colliding with pop culture and celebrity. Sixteen-year-old Bill Clinton photographed meeting John F. Kennedy at the White House, six-year-old Teddy Roosevelt photographed watching the funeral cortege of … Read More
Indiana State Museum 200 Objects Exhibit Revisited
Last week, I wrote an article detailing the excellent exhibit at the Indiana State Museum called “200 Objects.” It tells the story of the great state of Indiana through objects associated with the Hoosier state. It will be on display now through January 29, 2017 and you should venture down … Read More
Indiana State Museum 200 Objects Exhibit
If you’re a Hoosier born and bred (like me), you owe yourself a trip to the Indiana State Museum to see the new exhibit “200 Objects-A Bicentennial Celebration.” The exhibit opened on April 30, 2016, which worked for me as it was the 151st anniversary of the Lincoln funeral train … Read More
Mary Lincoln’s Cannon
Abraham and Mary Lincoln were quite a team. At 11:00 p.m. on the night of November 6, 1860, Mr. Lincoln learned that he had won the presidential election. He ran over a mile from the telegraph office to his home yelling “Mary, Mary, we are elected” as he ran up … Read More