Lewis Army Museum — Red Shield Inn
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, United States
Hotel · local-legend
The Story
A cowboy-clad apparition belongs to the former Red Shield Inn’s lore. The tale links him to the 1927 filming of The Patent Leather Kid and says an exorcism eventually quieted that particular ghost. The alleged murder and exorcism are unverified parts of the legend; other presences are still reported in the museum building.
The Hauntings
A cowboy-clad apparition belongs to the former Red Shield Inn’s lore. The tale links him to the 1927 filming of The Patent Leather Kid and says an exorcism eventually quieted that particular ghost. The alleged murder and exorcism are unverified parts of the legend; other presences are still reported in the museum building.
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Visitor Experiences
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Sources & further reading.
- Lewis Army Museum — Red Shield Inn — reported haunting account (reports)
- Lewis Army Museum — US Army (reports)
- Lewis Army Museum — US Army (visiting)
Plan Your Visit
Museum on an active military base. Official Army information says visitors without military credentials need a base pass; follow current museum instructions.