Have you ever wanted to wander through a haunted historic castle, complete with a dungeon and prisoner-of-war cells? Join world traveler Doug Talbott, a retired University of Arkansas Academic Advisor, for a tour of the Pythian Home of Missouri. The Pythian Castle in Springfield, Missouri was built in 1913 by the Knights of Pythias. Learn about the history of the Knights and hear tales of the famous visitors to the castle before the military takeover during WWII, when it was used to house German and Italian prisoners-of-war. Find out why it is a popular stop for ghost hunters and paranormal investigators. Study the beauty of the architecture, including the ballroom, the tower room, and the gargoyles watching over the grounds. The castle was listed on the U.S. register of Historic Places on October 7, 2009, and today it is privately owned (although the laundry room is still owned by the U.S. Army).

Cost of admission to the museum is included in the class fee. Lunch is on your own.