Ellis County Historical Society

Boot Hill Cemetery in Hays City ceased operation in 1874, and most of the bodies buried there were moved to Mount Allen Cemetery.

However, the spirits of the departed desperadoes may still haunt the grounds of the first cemetery to bear the notorious name. Old School Paranormal of Hays will investigate for the annual Ellis County Historical Society special event Haunted Boot Hill. There is no telling what may be found.

The demonstration is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, and is free to the public with free treats (and no tricks). The Ellis County Historical Society acquired the site of Boot Hill in 1972. Located at the corner of 18th and Fort streets, the area is now preserved as a historical park presided over by the Felten statue of The Visitor.

The Ellis County Historical Society Museum is located at 100 W. Seventh and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. For more information, call (785) 628-2624 or email [email protected].