Robyn Davis & Ted Williams — Founders — Haunted Galena Tour Company
Ted and Robyn are hosts for the annual Haunted Galena Conference and owners of The Haunted Galena Tour Company. They also operate The Dowling House Historic Site in Galena as well. They were co-creators of Galena’s first ghost tour back in 2001.
Robyn has an undergrad degree in History and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology. She blends these two disciplines to study the history of past events that have led to hauntings and interpret the motivation of those involved. Ted has been fascinated (and occasionally confronted) by the paranormal since his arrival in Galena in 1995, He has spent the last 23 years researching Galena history and the paranormal.
Ted enjoys studying esoterica and proposing theoretical solutions to mysteries. Also a writer, Ted was honored to be named Galena’s first Poet Laureate in 2024. Robyn and Ted live in an 1892 restored schoolhouse with their Golden Doodle Winn-Dixie.
Conference Presentation: Haunting Tales From Galena, Illinois
Ted Williams and Robyn Davis are the owners and hosts of the Haunted Galena Tour Company in Northwestern Illinois. They are appearing at the Illinois Paranormal Conference for the first time and will offer a strange collection of haunted stories from three of the most notoriously haunted locations in the Galena area. Galena was founded in 1826 and is one of Illinois’ oldest and most haunted cities. It is said that even in death, no one wants to leave lovely Galena, so the spirits walk amongst you. After all it’s their home too.
More Information
Robyn’s & Ted’s Website: The Haunted Galena Tour Company

