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Welcome to the official site for the Historic Hannah House!
Throughout the year, we offer several events such as weddings and
receptions, Civil War Re-enactments, Easter Egg Hunts, and are proud
to host the annual Paranormal Meet and Greet. Historic tours are
available to the public on a monthly basis to see the interior of the
facility and learn the rich history and its connection to Indianapolis. The
house is available to rent for private parties and corporate functions -
contact us today for your reservation needs!
What makes the Historic Hannah House different? It is completely run
by volunteers whose sole purpose is the preservation and restoration of
this historic landmark.
What is the story of the Historic Hannah House?
Local legend, as well as verifiable history, say when the house was built
in 1858, it was utilized as a passage for the Underground Railroad. One
fateful evening a small group of slaves, secretly traveling northward
searching for freedom came to the Hannah House seeking solace.
They were welcomed; given food to eat and water to drink. The slaves
felt for one moment they could rest before continuing on their incredible
journey. Nestled in the straw-covered basement floor the light of a
single oil lantern, they dreamed of freedom and the opportunities that
tomorrow would bring. Tomorrow would never come.
Tragedy struck that night. While the group slept, the oil lantern was
accidentally turned over. Its oil soaked the floor and flames ignited.
While some of the courageous men, women, and children burned while
they slept, others were killed from the smoke inhalation. It is believed
had any woken during the accident, they would have chosen to die as
opposed to returning to the life that slavery offered.
The next morning when Alexander Hannah, owner of the house, learned
what had happened and fearing retribution for assisting the Underground
Railroad, he buried the charred bodies in the basement. In doing so,
Hannah hid the secret not only to his participation, but also the identities
of these courageous people. Some people believe when the bodies
were hidden, it forever sealed their souls to the house. These poor lost
souls still wandering and searching for freedom.
Are you brave enough to venture on the grounds?
Are you brave enough to face the spirits of these lost souls?
History and Biographical Information
Want to know more about the history of the Hannah House? Visit us
during one of our Open House Tours. Watch history come to life as you
learn the history of the great landmark.
Throughout the year, we offer several events such as weddings and
receptions, Civil War Re-enactments, Easter Egg Hunts, and are proud
to host the annual Paranormal Meet and Greet. Historic tours are
available to the public on a monthly basis to see the interior of the
facility and learn the rich history and its connection to Indianapolis. The
house is available to rent for private parties and corporate functions -
contact us today for your reservation needs!
What makes the Historic Hannah House different? It is completely run
by volunteers whose sole purpose is the preservation and restoration of
this historic landmark.
What is the story of the Historic Hannah House?
Local legend, as well as verifiable history, say when the house was built
in 1858, it was utilized as a passage for the Underground Railroad. One
fateful evening a small group of slaves, secretly traveling northward
searching for freedom came to the Hannah House seeking solace.
They were welcomed; given food to eat and water to drink. The slaves
felt for one moment they could rest before continuing on their incredible
journey. Nestled in the straw-covered basement floor the light of a
single oil lantern, they dreamed of freedom and the opportunities that
tomorrow would bring. Tomorrow would never come.
Tragedy struck that night. While the group slept, the oil lantern was
accidentally turned over. Its oil soaked the floor and flames ignited.
While some of the courageous men, women, and children burned while
they slept, others were killed from the smoke inhalation. It is believed
had any woken during the accident, they would have chosen to die as
opposed to returning to the life that slavery offered.
The next morning when Alexander Hannah, owner of the house, learned
what had happened and fearing retribution for assisting the Underground
Railroad, he buried the charred bodies in the basement. In doing so,
Hannah hid the secret not only to his participation, but also the identities
of these courageous people. Some people believe when the bodies
were hidden, it forever sealed their souls to the house. These poor lost
souls still wandering and searching for freedom.
Are you brave enough to venture on the grounds?
Are you brave enough to face the spirits of these lost souls?
History and Biographical Information
Want to know more about the history of the Hannah House? Visit us
during one of our Open House Tours. Watch history come to life as you
learn the history of the great landmark.
| Join us on Sunday, June 2 between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM for a historic tour of the home. Learn more here! CLICK HERE to see photos and information from the 2012 Commercial Haunted House Fundraiser! Join us on Saturday, June 8 for a paranormal overnight (Hannah House Experience) If you are interested in one of our overnight paranormal events, click here! Keep up with whats going on at the Hannah Mansion here August 17 & 18 - CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT!! |
| 3801 Madison Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46227 |