We Are Official Paranormal Experts

Dan & Kat stand with Mayor Stacy Link of Sykesville, MD after receiving their official Mayoral Proclamation

Dan and Kat Eckhart have been named Sykesville's Official Paranormal Experts by Mayor Stacy Link of Sykesville in a public proclamation on Sunday, September 17th. The proclamation recognizes the value of the Eckharts' work as paranormal investigators in the town of Sykesville and the surrounding region.

The Eckharts have been internationally recognized by outlets such as Yahoo News, Cosmopolitan UK, and others for their work within the paranormal world. As certified parapsychologists, the Eckharts have held multiple explorations into the historic buildings of Sykesville, and they have worked to create an enduring and popular Sykesville Ghost Tour.

"It was an honor to be recognized by the Mayor for our work within town, as well as the paranormal nature of Sykesville" said Dan Eckhart. "We love the stories of the town, from the sightings of the Sykesville Monster, to the Snallygaster; Sykesville is an unusually active place, and the more people share their stories, the more we can hope to unlock the secrets (if any) of the paranormal."

"Not everyone we speak with believes in ghosts or the paranormal... but everyone has a ghost story." Kat adds, "these stories are the folkloric tableau of the town, and it's important that we record them, and don't just write off the stories off as too strange to be part of the "normal" human experience."

The proclamation encourages townspeople to share their stories with each other, and will hopefully add to the spirit of the fall season. 

The MAYORAL PROCLAMATION is as follows:

WHEREAS, the town of Sykesville, nestled in the heart of the Patapsco Valley, has a long and storied history dating back centuries; and

WHEREAS, our community takes pride in its rich cultural heritage, vibrant traditions, and diverse population; and

WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the Mayor that Kat and Dan Eckhart have demonstrated an unparalleled dedication to the investigation and understanding of paranormal phenomena, tirelessly documenting, researching, and sharing their findings with our community and the wider world; and

WHEREAS, Kat and Dan Eckhart have exhibited an exceptional commitment to fostering a sense of wonder and curiosity within our town, inspiring residents and visitors alike to explore the unexplained mysteries that surround us, connecting local merchants through an invisible lineage of paranormal phenomenon, and connecting the wider region to Sykesville through television and print media; and

WHEREAS, their dedication to education and outreach has resulted in a heightened awareness of the paranormal within our community, drawing enthusiasts and experts from across the globe to Sykesville, in search of answers and enlightenment; and

WHEREAS, the wealth of documented paranormal encounters, sightings, and experiences within our town's borders has led to an undeniable recognition that Sykesville is a hotspot of significant paranormal activity both real and imagined, including the Sykesville Monster, the Snallygaster, and all manner of apparitions and hauntings;

NOW THEREFORE, I, Stacy Link, Mayor of Sykesville, do hereby declare and proclaim the following:

Kat and Dan Eckhart are hereby officially recognized as the town’s resident Paranormal Experts with all the privileges and responsibilities associated with this esteemed title.

It is further encouraged that residents and visitors of Sykesville embrace and celebrate the unique paranormal heritage of our town by engaging in responsible and respectful exploration of paranormal phenomena, sharing their stories and experiences, and by supporting the efforts of Kat and Dan Eckhart in their continued research and education endeavors.

This proclamation shall take effect immediately and shall remain in force until amended or rescinded by a subsequent mayoral proclamation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of Sykesville to be affixed this the 17th day of Sykesville, in the year 2023.

Stacy Link, Mayor