PHASM

Centennial Hall Museum

Valentine, Nebraska, United States

Other · local-legend

The Story

The former school’s best-known legend concerns a clarinet player whose reed was supposedly poisoned. Haunted Places describes sightings of the girl and music sounding from the old music room even without instruments present.

The Hauntings

The former school’s best-known legend concerns a clarinet player whose reed was supposedly poisoned. Haunted Places describes sightings of the girl and music sounding from the old music room even without instruments present. Poisoning is folklore, not independently verified history. Confirm current museum hours.

Visitor Experiences

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Plan Your Visit

Seasonal museum opening; appointments may be necessary when closed. Confirm directly before visiting.

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