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Top 4 Most Haunted Places in Taunton, Massachusetts

12/7/2022

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The following is a list of some of the most notoriously haunted locations in Taunton, Massachusetts. To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in Massachusetts, Click Here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: Massachusetts, available on Amazon!!

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#1

Holiday Inn, Taunton-Foxboro Area

​"The Holiday Inn"

Coordinates: 41.961081°, -71.127588°
Location Address: 700 Myles Standish Boulevard, Taunton, Massachusetts
Guests at the Holiday Inn in Taunton, Massachusetts report hearing the sounds of disembodied voices at night, which allegedly threaten guests and yell at them to "get out!" Those staying on the hotel's fifth floor also report feeling overwhelming feelings of sadness and loneliness which subside upon leaving the area. The spirits haunting the Holiday Inn are believed to belong to two former guests who committed suicide.


#2

Mayflower Hill Cemetery

​"Mayflower Hill"

Coordinates: 41.920393°, -71.087819°
Location Address: 235 Broadway, Taunton, Massachusetts
Established in the mid-1800's, Mayflower Hill Cemetery in Taunton, Massachusetts is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young girl named Pearl French, who passed away in 1882 at the age of four. Visitors at the old cemetery often report witnessing the young girl's apparition sitting in a large marble rocking chair, which marks her final resting place. One popular folklore story claims that the rocking chair glows at night when the young girl's spirit is present, however many debate whether or not this phenomenon is paranormal. Sometimes also referred to simply as "Mayflower Cemetery."


#3

​​Paul A. Dever State School For The Mentally Disabled


"Paul A. Dever State School"

Coordinates: 41.944025°, -71.121316°
Location Address: Bassett Street, Taunton, Massachusetts
The Paul A. Dever State School in Taunton, Massachusetts was constructed in 1942 as Ft. Myles Standish, where countless American troops were held for processing before being deployed to fight during World War II. The fortress was also used as a prisoner-of-war camp, and in 1952 was reestablished as a school for students with learning disabilities called "The Myles Standish School For The Mentally Disabled," which later became The Paul A. Dever State School. In 2002, the Paul A. Dever State School was left abandoned, at which point rumors began to circulate that the location was haunted. Although the school was demolished in 2016, many locals report witnessing mysterious glowing orbs and hearing the sounds of disembodied voices where the old dormitories and other buildings once stood, and others report witnessing the apparition of a teenage boy who disappears when approached by the living. Sometimes also referred to as "The Myles Standish State School," or "Myles Standish School For The Mentally Disabled."


#4

Taunton State Mental Hospital

"The Massachusetts State Lunatic Hospital At Taunton"

Coordinates: 41.912398°, -71.100984°
Location Address: Hodges Avenue, Taunton, Massachusetts
Taunton State Mental Hospital in Taunton, Massachusetts was established in 1854 as The Massachusetts State Lunatic Hospital At Taunton. Most of the buildings were abandoned in 1975, and the hospital's 154-acre campus was added to the National Register of Historic Places in February of 1994. Although much of the old hospital was either destroyed by fire or demolished, several buildings are still in use by various psychiatric facilities, and many others remain abandoned. Urban explorers visiting the old hospital at night report witnessing mysterious, shadowy figures, as well as the apparitions of former patients and medical staff members. Others report hearing the sounds of disembodied voices, footsteps, and screams coming from empty buildings or the surrounding woods, and those who enter the old hospital's abandoned buildings at night report feeling a dark, evil presence. Sometimes also referred to as "Taunton State Lunatic Hospital," "Taunton State Asylum," or "Taunton State Hospital."


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Top 3 Most Haunted Places in Springfield, Massachusetts

11/25/2022

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The following is a list of some of the most notoriously haunted locations in Springfield, Massachusetts. To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in Massachusetts, Click Here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: Massachusetts, available on Amazon!!


#1

Springfield College
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"Springfield YMCA Training School"

​Coordinates: 42.102225°, -72.556611°
Location Address: 263 Alden Street, Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts was established in 1885 as a training school for YMCA workers. One urban legend claims that Alumni Hall is haunted by the spirit of a man named James Naismith, who invented the sport of basketball while attending Springfield College in 1891. Although legends of Mr. Naismith's spirit haunting the college have been passed down for generations, many believe these stories to be nothing more than urban legends.


#2

Van Horn Park
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"Van Horn Park Reservoir"

Coordinates: 42.126246°, -72.590661°
Location Address: 494 Armory Street, Springfield, Massachusetts
Van Horn Park is a large, wooded park located in Springfield, Massachusetts. It is said to be haunted by the spirits of two young boys who drowned while swimming in the park's reservoir. According to legend, their spirits are seen and heard by those walking in the park at night, splashing and crying out for help. Van Horn Park has also been the site of several murders and kidnappings over the years, which many believe to be another source of paranormal activity. Sometimes also referred to as "Van Horn Pond," "Van Horn Park Pond," or "Van Horn Park Loop Trail."


#3

Western New England University

​"The University Of Western New England"

Coordinates: 42.114978°, -72.518685°
Location Address: 1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, Massachusetts
Established in 1919, Western New England University is a nonprofit university located in Springfield, Massachusetts. One popular urban legend passed down by students claims that Berkshire Hall is haunted by the ghost of a former student who committed suicide, however very little additional information is available regarding this alleged haunting.


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Top 25 Most Haunted Places in Salem, Massachusetts

10/21/2022

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The following is a list of some of the most notoriously haunted locations in Salem, Massachusetts. To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in Massachusetts, Click Here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: Massachusetts, available on Amazon!!

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#1 - Bung Hole Liquor Store
"Bunghole Liquors"

Coordinates: 42.520988°, -70.888523°
Location Address: 204 Derby Street, Salem, Massachusetts
The Bung Hole Liquor Store in Salem, Massachusetts was constructed during the early 1900's as a funeral home. During the American Alcohol Prohibition of the 1920's and 1930's, the location was also used by bootleggers to brew moonshine, and according to legend townsfolk frequently met in the funeral home's basement where bodies were kept for embalming to drink, play cards, and engage in other illicit activities. The secret meeting spot in the basement was referred to by a secret phrase with a secret passcode known only to its members; "The Bunghole," which refers to the small hole drilled into the top of a wooden barrel where alcohol is fermenting. In 1933 after the prohibition on alcohol ended, the owners reopened the location as a liquor store called "The Bung Hole." Employees working at the store report witnessing apparitions, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as cold spots and disembodied voices.


#2 - Burying Point Cemetery
"Charter Street Cemetery"

​Coordinates: 42.520508°, -70.892191°
Location Address: 51 Charter Street, Salem, Massachusetts
Burying Point Cemetery in Salem, Massachusetts was first established in 1637 as the Salem Street Burying Ground. It is noted by historians as being one of the first public burial grounds established by European settlers in the city of Salem, as well as one of the oldest cemeteries in the United States. The location is believed to be haunted by the ghosts of several women who were executed during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 for allegedly practicing witchcraft, as well as a number of other unidentified apparitions and shadow figures. The historic cemetery also serves as the final resting place for many of Salem's early pioneers and figureheads, including the late Judge John Hathorne, who sentenced nineteen Salem citizens to death for practicing witchcraft, and whose spectral figure is allegedly seen wandering the cemetery at night. Paranormal investigators also report encountering the ghost of a woman in a long, white dress, believed to be the late Mary Corey, who was sentenced to death for witchcraft, and the ghost of a woman in blue who is seen carrying a picnic basket. Many consider Burying Point Cemetery to be one of the most haunted cemeteries in New England.


#3 - Charter Street Cemetery Welcome Center
"The Samuel Pickman House"

Coordinates: 42.521029°, -70.891826°
Location Address: 43 Charter Street, Salem, Massachusetts
The Charter Street Cemetery Welcome Center in Salem, Massachusetts was constructed in 1665 as a private residence by a man named Samuel Pickman. It was restored and opened for historic tours during the late 1970's before being bought by the adjacent Peabody Essex Museum and used as the welcome center for the Charter Street Cemetery, which is commonly referred to as Old Burying Point Cemetery. Employees and tourists visiting the old building report encountering the ghosts of a man, woman, and child who were involved in a murder-suicide during the 1700's. According to legend, after moving into the house, the man began experiencing episodes of psychosis and claimed that he could see and hear demons talking to him shortly before killing his wife and seven-year-old daughter, then finally himself. In addition to witnessing apparitions, many also report hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and children's laughter.


#4 - ​Daniels House Bed & Breakfast
"The Stephen Daniels House"

​Coordinates: 42.522982°, -70.886381°
Location Address: 1 Daniels Street, Salem, Massachusetts
The Daniels House Bed & Breakfast in Salem, Massachusetts was built in 1667 as a private residence by a shipbuilder named Stephen Daniels. It was used for many years as an orphanage and nursery before being opened as a bed and breakfast. The location is said to be haunted by the ghost of a man wearing black, Puritan-style clothing, as well as the ghost of an unidentified woman in a long skirt or dress who is allegedly seen falling down the stairs. Guests staying in The Butler Room often report witnessing a mysterious, glowing light emanating from the closet at night, and others report encountering a spectral cat who prowls the inn's hallways, and who quickly vanishes when spotted by the living.


#5 - Derby Street

​Coordinates: 42.521416°, -70.887007°
Location Address: Derby Street, Salem, Massachusetts
Locals on Derby Street in Salem, Massachusetts often report witnessing the apparitions of former sailors and dock workers who once traveled the roadway from the nearby Derby Wharf. Although their ghostly figures are frequently encountered by motorists and pedestrians at night, their identities and the reason for their presence is unknown.


#6 - ​Gallows Hill Park
"Gallows Hill"

​Coordinates: 42.515673°, -70.913100°
Location Address: Mansell Parkway, Salem, Massachusetts
Gallows Hill Park in Salem, Massachusetts was believed for many years to be the hanging spot of the nineteen men and women sentenced to death for witchcraft during the infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Visitors report witnessing apparitions and shadow figures, and experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as sudden feelings of despair, and the sounds of disembodied voices and screams at night. Local residents also report encountering these same apparitions in their homes, and many claim the woods surrounding Gallows Hill Park are haunted by a demonic entity. Although in 2016 the true execution site used for the Salem Witch Trials was discovered to be located at Proctor's Ledge, many continue to report experiencing paranormal activity at Gallows Hill Park.


#7 - House Of The Seven Gables Museum
"The Turner-Ingersoll Mansion"

Coordinates: 42.521776°, -70.883515°
Location Address: 115 Derby Street, Salem, Massachusetts
Sometimes referred to as The Turner-Ingersoll Mansion, the House Of The Seven Gables in Salem, Massachusetts was constructed in 1667, and is renowned as being the oldest surviving wooden mansion in New England. Tourists visiting the location report witnessing spirits and other apparitions, including the spirit of a woman named Susan Ingersoll, who passed away in the house in 1858 at the age of seventy-two. Her apparition is often seen by visitors, as well as passersby who report witnessing the silhouette of a woman in the windows late at night when the building is believed to be empty. The apparition of a young boy is also seen playing in the attic, where guests report feeling a strange presence, as if an unseen entity is lurking nearby. Others who enter the attic report feeling lightheaded or nauseous, or experiencing an intangible force compelling them to leave the area. Additionally, employees and visitors at the old mansion report hearing the sounds of disembodied voices, footsteps, whispers, and growls, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena such as faucets and lights turning on and off by themselves.


#8 - ​Howard Street Cemetery
"Branch Street Cemetery"

​Coordinates: 42.524489°, -70.892573°
Location Address: 29 Howard Street, Salem, Massachusetts
In April of 1692, an elderly man from Salem, Massachusetts named Giles Corey was arrested for the crime of allegedly practicing witchcraft. After refusing to enter a guilty or innocent plea with the court, he was brought to a field near Gallows Hill by a posse of men and brutally tortured to death. The elderly Giles Corey was tied down and stripped naked, before being covered in heavy, wooden boards. Then for three days, large boulders were placed upon the boards until finally on September 19, 1692, Giles Corey was pronounced dead. His last words to the men were, "more weight." After his death, Giles Corey was buried unceremoniously in an unmarked grave at Howard Street Cemetery, where his vengeful spirit is allegedly encountered by visitors.


#9 - ​​Mercy Tavern
"The Old In A Pig's Eye Saloon"

​Coordinates: 42.522037°, -70.885799°
Location Address: 148 Derby Street, Salem, Massachusetts
Previously used as a brothel, Mercy Tavern in Salem, Massachusetts is rumored to be haunted by the ghosts of the former sailors and dock workers who once frequented the location. In addition to witnessing apparitions, employees working at Mercy Tavern at night report hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and shouting coming from the old smugglers tunnels beneath the building, which sailors and pirates once used to transport stolen goods, and even kidnap locals for slave labor.


#10 - Morning Glory Bed & Breakfast

Coordinates: 42.521951°, -70.884514°
Location Address: 22 Hardy Street, Salem, Massachusetts
The Morning Glory Bed & Breakfast in Salem, Massachusetts was constructed in 1808 as a private residence. It is rumored to be haunted by the ghost of a mysterious woman wearing clothing from a bygone era, as well as a number of spectral children whose identities are unknown, and whose reasons for haunting the old house remain unknown.


#11 - Murphy's Restaurant & Pub
​"Murphy's Restaurant"

​Coordinates: 42.520073°, -70.892717°
Location Address: 300 Derby Street, Salem, Massachusetts
Allegedly built over the site of an old burial ground, Murphy's Restaurant in Salem, Massachusetts is said to be haunted by a number of apparitions. Patrons and employees often report encountering the ghost of a woman in a blue dress, who is sometimes seen carrying a picnic basket, and accompanied by a young boy in black. Another frequently reported spirit is that of a woman in white who haunts the restaurant for unknown reasons, and who is also seen walking in the nearby Burying Point Cemetery, located just behind the location. Many locals also tell stories of an old coffin falling through the wall of the restaurant bordering the old cemetery, or of a hearse crashing through the wall of the restaurant, however these are believed to be nothing more than urban legends.


​#12 - Old Salem Jail

Coordinates: 42.524423°, -70.893287°
Location Address: 50 St. Peter Street, Salem, Massachusetts
The Old Salem Jail on St. Peter Street in Salem, Massachusetts was constructed in 1813. It was the site of over fifty executions before finally being shut down in 1991 due to inhumane living conditions. In 2008, the historic jail was purchased and converted into luxury apartments, with the ground level also serving as an arcade bar called Bit Bar Salem, and a restaurant called The Great Escape. Residents living in the old jailhouse apartments often report witnessing the ghosts of former prisoners who were executed at the location, as well as feeling unexplained cold spots or sudden drops in temperature. Others report hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and screams, in addition to feeling a strange presence, as if being followed or watched by an unseen entity. Although the Old Salem Jail is now furnished with modern luxury amenities, much of the original bricks and other features of the jail still remain, including iron-barred doors inside the building, and a trap door in the floor which marks the site where former death row inmates were hanged.


#13 - Proctor's Ledge Memorial
"Proctor's Ledge"

Coordinates: 42.517615°, -70.909006°
Location Address: 7 Pope Street, Salem, Massachusetts
Between February of 1692 and May of 1693, nineteen men and women were found guilty of practicing witchcraft and sentenced to death by hanging at a location now known as Proctor's Ledge, which sits on a hill overlooking the town of Salem. In July of 2017 a memorial was built at the site of the hangings, which until 2016 was incorrectly believed to be located at the nearby Gallows Hill. Tourists visiting the memorial often report witnessing apparitions, and experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as sudden cold spots and drops in temperature, or feeling a strange presence.


#14 - ​​Rockafellas Restaurant & Bar​
"The Daniel Low Building"

Coordinates: 42.521368°, -70.895279°
Location Address: 231 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts
Rockafellas Restaurant in Salem, Massachusetts was opened in 2003, however the building which houses it is much older. Also known as "The Daniel Low Building," it was originally constructed in 1826 as the fourth meetinghouse for a Puritan Unitarian church, which operated under the name of Salem's First Church until 1923. Over the years it was rented out by various businesses, including a jewelry store, banquet hall, china shop, and several others. Many historians also suspect the old building may have been used as a stopping place on the Underground Railroad by African slaves fleeing the south during the American Civil War. The historic building is said to be haunted by the spirits of a number of unidentified men and women, including one woman commonly seen wearing a long, blue dress, known as "The Blue Lady." According to one popular story passed on by locals, the woman was killed by a sailor after it was discovered she had become pregnant with the man's child, and her body was buried in one of the old tunnels beneath the restaurant. The story of The Blue Lady has become so well known over the years that employees even created a cocktail named after her, called "The Blue Lady." Another apparition often seen by patrons and employees at Rockafellas Restaurant is that of a somber man wearing a dark suit, who is believed to have been a former minister that committed suicide when the building was still used as a church. Pedestrians walking near Rockafellas Restaurant late at night also report witnessing strange, glowing orbs moving around inside the empty building, and hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and screams.


#15 - Ropes Mansion Museum & Garden
​"The Ropes Mansion"

Coordinates: 42.521205°, -70.899815°
Location Address: 318 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts
Ropes Mansion in Salem, Massachusetts was constructed in the late 1720's by a man named Samuel Bernard, who passed away at the location in 1762. Samuel Bernard had four wives throughout his lifetime, two of which passed away in the house in 1743 and 1753. Their spirits are rumored to haunt the location, as well as the ghost of a man named Judge Nathaniel Ropes who died of smallpox in March of 1774. In 1839, Nathaniel Ropes' daughter, Abigail, was burned alive after the hem of her dress caught fire while she was carrying hot coals to one of the mansion's heating stoves. Those visiting Ropes Mansion often report witnessing the ghost of Abigail Ropes (sometimes referred to by the nickname "Nabby"), or hearing the sounds of her disembodied screams and cries of pain as she relives her agonizing death. Others report being touched by an unseen hand or feeling a strange presence, especially in the garden area.


#16 - Salem Smugglers Tunnels
"The Salem Tunnels"

​Coordinates: 42.521659°, -70.894061°
Location Address: Various Locations, Salem, Massachusetts
The old Salem Smugglers Tunnels in Salem, Massachusetts are a vast network of underground tunnels and caverns which connect various shops and other locations throughout the city. They were constructed during the early 1800's by wealthy merchants and sailors for the purpose of smuggling goods, bootlegging alcohol, bypassing tax laws, and evading authorities. The old tunnels were also used as a place for prostitution, and by pirates for kidnapping local men to use as forced labor aboard their ships. Many who disappeared into the tunnels were never seen again. Tourists visiting the Salem Smugglers Tunnels report witnessing mysterious orbs and apparitions, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as disembodied voices and footsteps, objects being moved or thrown by an unseen entity, sudden cold spots, and electronic devices malfunctioning unexpectedly.


#17 - Salem State University

Coordinates: 42.503103°, -70.890682°
Location Address: 352 Lafayette Street, Salem, Massachusetts
Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts was established in 1854 as the Salem Normal School. Residents at Bowditch Hall report witnessing apparitions in Room 222, as well as hearing loud disembodied banging sounds that aren't heard from anywhere else in the building. Some students report feeling a strange presence in the room, and others report being woken in the middle of the night by an unseen entity. One popular urban legend claims that a triple murder took place in Room 222 during the 1970's, however these claims are unable to be validated with historical evidence. Another folklore story claims that the Sophia Gordon Center For Creative & Performing Arts is haunted by a student who died after falling from one of the catwalks above stage, however this claim is also largely dismissed as being nothing more than an urban legend.


#18 - St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery
​"Saint Mary's Cemetery"

Coordinates: 42.533743°, -70.911421°
Location Address: North Street, Salem, Massachusetts
Established in 1849, St. Mary's Cemetery in Salem, Massachusetts is home to over 30,000 burial plots. Those visiting the location at night often report witnessing mysterious glowing orbs, as well as encountering an unidentified grey, foggy apparition. Others report feeling a strange presence, as if being watched by an unseen entity, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied voices calling out from the nearby woods.


#19 - The Hawthorne Hotel

Coordinates: 42.522752°, -70.890395°
Location Address: 18 Washington Square W., Salem, Massachusetts
The 93-room Hawthorne Hotel in Salem, Massachusetts opened in July of 1925, and is said to be one of the most haunted hotels in the United States. Guests at the location report witnessing apparitions, as well as hearing disembodied voices and footsteps, or witnessing furniture and other objects being rearranged by an unseen entity. Others report witnessing flickering lights, experiencing unexplained temperature fluctuations, and feeling a strange presence, as if being watched by an unseen entity. Guests staying in Room 325 often report hearing the disembodied sounds of a baby crying, in addition to experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as lights and faucets turning on and off by themselves. Guests staying on the historic hotel's sixth floor report awaking in the middle of the night to the apparition of a woman pacing back and forth, especially in Room 612. During the 1970's the Hawthorne Hotel was used to film an episode of the popular television show, Bewitched, and in 2007 the location was featured on an episode of Ghost Hunters, where members of The Atlantic Paranormal Society (or "T.A.P.S.") were able to gather alleged paranormal evidence and confirm rumors of supernatural activity.


#20 - The John Ward House

Coordinates: 42.522939°, -70.891637°
Location Address: 9 Brown Street, Salem, Massachusetts
The John Ward House in Salem, Massachusetts was constructed in 1684 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in November of 1968. In 1911, the house was opened for public tours, and is now owned and operated by the Peabody Essex Museum. Guests and employees at the allegedly haunted location report witnessing the apparition of a man who appears to be wearing clothing from the 1600's, and others report feeling unexplained cold spots and temperature fluctuations.


#21 - The Merchant Hotel
"The Joshua Ward House"

Coordinates: 42.520398°, -70.895954°
Location Address: 148 Washington Street, Salem, Massachusetts
The Joshua Ward House in Salem, Massachusetts was constructed in 1784 over the site of the former home of High Sheriff George Corwin, who played a vital role in the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. It's said that Sheriff Corwin often took suspects back to the basement of his house to engage in various acts of interrogation and torture, with many even claiming that he derived pleasure from these acts of violence. As the High Sheriff of Salem, George Corwin was also in charge of confiscating the property and belongings of those who were accused of witchcraft. Four years after the Salem Witch Trials in 1696, Sheriff Corwin died of a heart attack at the age of thirty-four, which many claim was due to a curse that was placed on him by those he sentenced to death. According to legend, his body was stored for years in the basement of the home before finally being buried at Broad Street Cemetery due to fear that his grave would be vandalized. Ever since Sheriff Corwin's death, residents of The Joshua Ward House have reported witnessing his apparition, as well as two other angry spirits believed to be a man and woman who were executed for the crime of witchcraft in 1692. In 2015, the Joshua Ward House was remodeled and now serves as The Merchant Hotel, where guests and employees allegedly continue experiencing a variety of paranormal activity, such as sudden temperature fluctuations, disembodied voices, and flickering lights. Others report witnessing doors opening and closing by themselves, and objects such as books and luggage being picked up and thrown across the room by an unseen entity. The Joshua Ward House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in October of 1978, and is commonly referred to simply as, "The Witch House."


#22 - The ​Old Salem Town Hall Museum
"Old Town Hall"

​Coordinates: 42.520947°, -70.894587°
Location Address: 32 Derby Square, Salem, Massachusetts
The Old Salem Town Hall in Salem, Massachusetts was constructed in 1816. It remained in use until the new Salem City Hall was built in 1838, at which point it was used by various local businesses until 2008, when it was opened as a museum. Employees and guests visiting the Old Salem Town Hall Museum report experiencing a variety of unexplained paranormal activity, such as disembodied voices, and objects being moved or thrown across the room by an unseen entity. Many believe the museum to be haunted by a poltergeist or some other type of malicious spirit. Passersby also report witnessing shadowy figures through the darkened windows late at night when the museum is closed, and hearing loud, unexplained noises coming from within the empty building.


#23 - ​The Salem Inn
"The Nathaniel West House"

​Coordinates: 42.520993°, -70.898437°
Location Address: 7 Summer Street, Salem, Massachusetts
The Salem Inn in Salem, Massachusetts was constructed in 1834 as The Nathaniel West House. It is believed to be haunted by several ghostly apparitions, including that of a black cat who is allegedly seen by employees and guests. Guests also report encountering the ghost of a mysterious woman, nicknamed "Katherine," as well as the ghost of a young child who is seen and heard playing in various locations throughout the old building late at night. Room 17 is also said to be haunted by the ghost of a woman who was murdered, nicknamed "Elizabeth," who allegedly harasses male guests. Additionally, guests and employees at The Salem Inn often report experiencing mysterious paranormal phenomena, such as disembodied voices, doors opening and closing by themselves, and objects being moved, stolen, or rearranged by an unseen entity.


#24 - Turner's Seafood At Lyceum Hall
"The Lyceum"

​Coordinates: 42.522466°, -70.895256°
Location Address: 43 Church Street, Salem, Massachusetts
Turner's Seafood At Lyceum Hall in Salem, Massachusetts was constructed in 1831 as The Lyceum Amphitheater, and served as a location for lectures and readings by some of America's most influential minds, including Daniel Webster, Henry David Thoreau, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. It is also famous as being the location from which Alexander Graham Bell placed the first long-distance telephone call on February 12, 1877. The building is also constructed over the former orchard and home of Bridget Bishop, the first woman executed for the crime of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Her spirit is allegedly seen by employees and guests at Turner's Seafood wearing a long, white gown, and a menacing presence is often felt. Employees also report experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as objects being knocked from tables or thrown across the room violently, or the unexplained scent of fresh apples.


#25 - Wicked Good Books
​"The Haunted Bookstore"

​Coordinates: 42.521466°, -70.894523°
Location Address: 215 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts
Wicked Good Books in Salem, Massachusetts was opened in 2013, though the building it occupies is much older. During a renovation, an entrance was found to the old Salem Smugglers Tunnels, as well as the skeletal remains of two unidentified human adults. Ever since, shoppers and employees at the store have reported encountering mysterious apparitions, and experiencing a variety of additional paranormal activity, such as books being knocked off shelves, and objects being thrown across the room by an unseen entity.


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Top 5 Most Haunted Places in Rehoboth, Massachusetts

9/1/2022

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​​​​​​​​​​Below is a list of some of the most notorious haunted locations in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in Massachusetts, Click Here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: Massachusetts, available on Amazon!!

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#1 - Anawan Rock

Coordinates: 41.865934°, -71.214533°
Location Address: U.S. Route 44, Rehoboth, Massachusetts
Anawan Rock is a historical site in Rehoboth, Massachusetts where the Native American War Chief Anawan was captured by British soldiers, which signified the official end of King Phillip's War. On August 28, 1676, Captain Benjamin Church and a group of six other men received word that the last war chief of the Pocasset tribe had been located in a wooded area on the outskirts of town. For the previous two weeks the Pocasset tribe had been on the run, while still managing to wage a fierce guerrilla offensive against Colonial forces in the area. Although Anawan's soldiers drastically outnumbered Captain Church's men, they feared the tribe would escape before reinforcements arrived. So Captain Church and the other soldiers departed for Anawan Rock in the dead of night and were able to scale the large stone from behind to capture the resting war chief, who surrendered without resistance. When Anawan Rock became a popular destination for picnics and other outdoor activities in the 1920's and 1930's, visitors began to report witnessing the apparitions of Native American tribesmen and women who once occupied the area, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena such as disembodied voices and screams, and the sounds of tribal chants and music. Others report witnessing strange glowing orbs and ghostly fires late at night, as well as feeling a strange presence, as if being watched by an unseen entity.


#2 - Hornbine School Museum

Coordinates: 41.798459°, -71.201307°
Location Address: 144 Hornbine Road, Rehoboth, Massachusetts
The Hornbine School in Rehoboth, Massachusetts was constructed in 1862 and remained in use until 1937. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in June of 1983 and now serves as a local history museum. Visitors at the old schoolhouse have reported witnessing the spectral apparition of a former school teacher wearing a dress from the late 1800's, as well as several young school children. Those who have encountered spirits at the Hornbine School Museum claim that they appear to be repeating the same routine over and over again, as if unaware they are dead.


#3 - Palmer River Cemetery

Coordinates: 41.817291°, -71.277402°
Location Address: Lake Street, Rehoboth, Massachusetts
Palmer River Cemetery in Rehoboth, Massachusetts was established during the mid 1600's, and is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young boy who passed away during the 1800's from unknown causes. Paranormal investigators exploring the old burial ground late at night report witnessing the young boy's apparition dressed in clothing from a bygone era, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied voices, footsteps, and a young child crying. Palmer River Cemetery is also sometimes referred to as Rehoboth Historic Cemetery #14.


#4 - Rehoboth Village Cemetery

Coordinates: 41.840804°, -71.261064°
Location Address: 184 Bay Street Road, Rehoboth, Massachusetts
Established in the late 1600's, the Rehoboth Village Cemetery in Rehoboth, Massachusetts is believed to be haunted by the spirit of an elderly man whose apparition is seen both sobbing and laughing hysterically at the site of a grave in the cemetery's southwest corner. Those who encounter the old man's apparition describe him as wearing a Victorian-era suit, looking crazed and disheveled. When approached by the living, the man's spirit allegedly becomes aggressive, and attempts to chase the unwanted guests away. Other times, the man is heard swearing and insulting visitors before mysteriously vanishing.


#5 - ​​U.S. Route 44

Coordinates: 41.845041°, -71.256510°
Location Address: U.S. Route 44, Rehoboth, Massachusetts
U.S. Route 44 is a rural roadway that runs from Rehoboth, Massachusetts, to Kerhonkson, New York, and is a popular route for tourists looking to experience the area's scenic autumn foliage. For many years, motorists driving on a stretch of Route 44 near the border of Rehoboth and the nearby town of Seekonk have reported encountering the spirit of a tall, muscular man with red hair wearing a flannel shirt and work boots. Although the man's identity is unknown, many speculate that he was either hit by a car or involved in some type of fatal car accident. In many cases, drivers who encounter the man's apparition stop to offer him a ride, but note that the man disappears before entering the vehicle, or shortly after. In many instances, those who encounter the red-haired man claim to experience other unexplained paranormal phenomena upon coming into contact with the spirit, such as electronic devices malfunctioning, or car batteries dying unexpectedly. Others driving down the road late at night report hearing a man's voice on the radio screaming or laughing menacingly, and numerous others have reported accidentally running the ghostly man over, only to stop and find that he has vanished.


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Top 3 Most Haunted Places in Plymouth, Massachusetts

8/1/2022

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#1 - Burial Hill Cemetery

Coordinates: 41.956079°, -70.665609°
Location Address: School Street, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Established in the early 1600's, Burial Hill Cemetery in Plymouth, Massachusetts is said to be haunted by the spirits of many of the town's founders and early settlers. Visitors at the old cemetery often report witnessing the apparitions of men and women wearing clothing from the 1700's and 1800's, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as disembodied voices, whispers, and footsteps. Paranormal enthusiasts investigating the location at night also report detecting high levels of electromagnetic energy, while experiencing electronic devices and other equipment malfunctioning, or batteries draining unexpectedly.


#2 - Plymouth Cordage Company Museum

Coordinates: 41.978765°, -70.687878°
Location Address: 36 Cordage Park Circle, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Plymouth Cordage Company in Plymouth, Massachusetts was established in 1824 and specialized in making rope for large ships until 1964. The old factory was later turned into a museum, where visitors report witnessing the apparitions of the men, women, and children who once worked there. Security guards working at night when the museum is closed report hearing the sounds of disembodied voices, laughter, and distant music playing, as well as feeling a strange presence. Other employees have also noted that the elevators in the building often move up and down by themselves, as if being operated by an invisible rider.


#3 - The Spooner House Museum

Coordinates: 41.957524°, -70.663666°
Location Address: 27 North Street, Plymouth, Massachusetts
The Spooner House Museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts was constructed in 1749 and is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young girl named Abigail, whose apparition is allegedly seen wearing an old dress from the 1800's. Employees working at the old museum also report witnessing objects moving by themselves or being rearranged by an unseen entity, as well as feeling a strange presence, and experiencing unexplained cold spots or temperature fluctuations.


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Top 3 Most Haunted Places in Northampton, Massachusetts

7/1/2022

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​​​​​​​​Below is a list of some of the most notorious haunted locations in Northampton, Massachusetts. To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in Massachusetts, Click Here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: Massachusetts, available on Amazon!!

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#1 - Bridge Street Cemetery

Coordinates: 42.326331°, -72.628722°
Location Address: 156 Bridge Street, Northampton, Massachusetts
The Bridge Street Cemetery in Northampton, Massachusetts was established in 1663, and is said to be haunted by the spirits of dozens of men and women whose corpses were exhumed from a number of smaller cemeteries in the surrounding area and reburied at Bridge Street. One popular folklore tale claims that the Bridge Street Cemetery is haunted by the spirit of a man named David Brainerd, who died of tuberculosis in October of 1747, and his young lover, Jerusha. According to legend, David Brainerd was a devout Presbyterian minister and missionary who fell in love with a young woman named Jerusha Edwards. Before they were able to get married, David became ill with tuberculosis and passed away. He was buried at Bridge Street Cemetery next to Jerusha Edwards, who died of a fever unexpectedly in February of the following year. Ever since, Northampton locals have reported witnessing their pale apparitions in the cemetery at night, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as unexplained cold spots, and feelings of nausea and dizziness that subside upon leaving the location.


#2 - Northampton State Hospital - "The Villages At Hospital Hill Condominiums"

Coordinates: 42.312523°, -72.646588°
Location Address: Prince Street, Northampton, Massachusetts
The Northampton State Hospital in Northampton, Massachusetts was constructed in 1856 to treat men and women suffering from a variety of mental illnesses. It was initially designed to accommodate 200 patients, but by the late 1950's had expanded to house over 2,300 mentally ill men and women, who were subjected to inhumane medical procedures and deplorable living conditions. Patients were often left in solitary confinement for long periods of time, or otherwise neglected and abused by caretakers. In January of 1978, the Northampton District Court issued a decree ordering the closure of Northampton State Hospital, which took over fifteen years to complete. The asylum was finally shut down in 1993 after treating over 64,000 patients and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in July of 1994. It sat abandoned for many years, and over time developed a reputation for being haunted. Urban explorers and those who dared to enter the old buildings during this time would often report encountering the spirits of former mental patients and medical staff, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied voices, whispers, footsteps, and screams. Others would report witnessing heavy doors being slammed shut by an unseen entity, and objects moving by themselves or being thrown violently across the room. In the early 2000's, one of the buildings was sold to a company called L3 Communications, which has offices in the building, and in 2006 the Northampton State Hospital's main building was torn down and replaced with The Villages At Hospital Hill Condominiums. Although most of the other buildings on the old hospital's campus have been demolished, the buildings that now stand at the site of the old asylum are still believed to be haunted, as well as the surrounding area.


#3 - Smith College

Coordinates: 42.316345°, -72.639702°
Location Address: College Lane & Lower College Lane, Northampton, Massachusetts
Established in 1871, Smith College is a private women's liberal arts college located in Northampton, Massachusetts, with some buildings on campus dating back to the early 1700's. In addition to being renowned as the largest women's college in the United States, it is also rumored to be one of the most haunted. Chase House, which was constructed during the early 1800's as a women's boarding house, is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman who committed suicide after killing her newborn child. Students residing at Chase House report encountering the woman's spirit at night, carrying her murdered child and weeping, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied footsteps and an infant crying. The nearby Clark House is rumored to be haunted by the spirit of a female student who was murdered by a jealous lover, and students staying on the 4th floor of Baldwin House often report hearing strange banging noises and footsteps coming from the attic at night. Students in both locations report witnessing lights turning on and off by themselves, and doors being slammed shut by an unseen entity. On November 13, 1925, a student named Jeanne Robeson was found dead in Park House after inhaling fumes from a gas stove that was left running overnight. Her apparition is said to haunt the location of her death, where students also report feeling sudden cold spots and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Northrop House is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Francine, who fell in love with a foreign man while studying abroad in Italy. When Francine returned to Smith College to complete her senior year, she continued to exchange letters with the man. They made plans to elope, but suddenly Francine stopped receiving his letters. She disappeared mysteriously before graduating and was reported missing by family members shortly after. She is believed to have committed suicide, though her body was never found. Now it's believed her heartbroken spirit haunts Northrop House; the last location where she was seen alive. Another popular folklore tale passed down by students residing at Sessions House tells the story of a woman named Lucy Hunt, who fell in love with a British soldier during the American Revolutionary War. According to legend, a British soldier known as General John "Gentleman Johnnie" Burgoyne was captured by Colonial militia forces led by Lucy's father and held prisoner in the house. Over time Lucy began to develop feelings for the captured soldier and would sneak away at night to be with him. Eventually General Burgoyne was sent back to England, and was unable to return to his young lover for unknown reasons; in one version of the story, Lucy dies tragically while General Burgoyne continues to fight in the British Army, and in another version, General Burgoyne simply decides to start a new life in England and never returns. Regardless, their spirits are said to reunite at the Sessions House in death, where students report witnessing the two lovesick specters embracing passionately before disappearing mysteriously into the night. Additionally, students at Talbot house report witnessing the spirit of a woman wearing a white gown known as the lady in white, as well as the spirit of a young boy who was locked in the building's attic and left to die under mysterious circumstances. Lastly, Wilder House is rumored to be haunted by the spirit of a student named Gloria, who committed suicide.


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Top 3 Most Haunted Places in Newburyport, Massachusetts

6/1/2022

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​​​​​​​​Below is a list of some of the most notorious haunted locations in Newburyport, Massachusetts. To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in Massachusetts, Click Here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: Massachusetts, available on Amazon!!
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#1 - ​Maudslay State Park
"The Gates Of Hell"

Coordinates: 42.822133°, -70.927131°
Location Address: 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, Massachusetts
Maudslay State Park in Newburyport, Massachusetts is a 450-acre forest reserve with trails for walking and hiking. The location was originally settled in the 1860's by a wealthy investment banker named Frederick Strong Moseley and his family, who constructed two large mansions, a barn, stable, and multiple greenhouses. In 1985, the land was purchased by the state of Massachusetts, and although almost all of the structures were demolished, the foundations of several buildings still remain, as well as a large iron gate that once protected the property. Among superstitious locals, the old iron gates are sometimes referred to as "The Gates Of Hell," where hikers claim to witness the severed heads of a group of spectral men and women mounted on spikes. Others report encountering the apparitions of several young children playing in the woods late at night, or experiencing feelings of being followed or watched by an unseen entity. Although the reason for the presence of these spirits is unknown, archaeologists have noted that Maudslay State Park was once used by ancient Native Americans as a place of worship.


#2 - Newburyport High School

Coordinates: 42.813142°, -70.886247°
Location Address: 241 High Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts
Newburyport High School in Newburyport, Massachusetts was established in 1831 and is renowned as being one of the oldest public schools in the United States. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former teacher or employee whose apparition is allegedly seen by custodians working on the building's 3rd floor at night. Others report hearing the sounds of disembodied footsteps and voices, as well as smelling the lingering scent of pipe tobacco.​​


#3 - Old Hill Cemetery
"Old Hill Burying Ground"

Coordinates: 42.805382°, -70.876529°
Location Address: 7 Hill Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts
Old Hill Cemetery in Newburyport, Massachusetts was established in 1729 and is sometimes referred to as the Old Hill Burying Ground, or Sawyer Hill Burying Ground. The location is said to be haunted by seven members of the Pierce family who were buried in a large crypt, which has been desecrated and vandalized several times since it's construction in 1863. In 1925, a group of young men were caught breaking into the tomb after undressing members of the Pierce family and arranging their corpses around a small table, as if playing a game of cards. According to police records, the teenagers were apprehended by members of the Newburyport Police Department when they were found dancing around the cemetery dressed in the Pierce family's stolen clothing. In 1985, another group of teenagers were caught breaking into the Pierce family tomb, where they confessed to pouring beer down the throats of the deceased family members, as well as committing other acts of vandalism. Again in 2005, a man was arrested at Old Hill Cemetery after severing the head of one of the corpses inside the Pierce family tomb. Paranormal investigators and those who visit the old cemetery at night report witnessing apparitions and shadow figures that disappear into the darkness, in addition to feeling a strange presence, as if being watched by an unseen entity. Others report hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and screams, as well as whispers and scratching noises coming from within the old Pierce family tomb.


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Top 3 Most Haunted Places in New Bedford, Massachusetts

5/1/2022

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​​​​​​Below is a list of some of the most notorious haunted locations in New Bedford, Massachusetts. To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in Massachusetts, Click Here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: Massachusetts, available on Amazon!!
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#1 - Bristol County Jail House

Coordinates: 41.633503°, -70.934451°
Location Address: 226 Ash Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Sometimes referred to simply as the Ash Street Jail, the Bristol County Jail House in New Bedford, Massachusetts was constructed in 1888, and is one of the oldest operating prisons in the United States. Due to unsafe and unsanitary living conditions, the old jail has been the subject of numerous human rights lawsuits, as well as the site of two violent riots during the 1990's. The suspected ax-murderer Lizzie Borden was also held at the location for a short period while awaiting trial in June of 1893. The Bristol County Jail House is said to be haunted by the spirits of former inmates who were executed, committed suicide, or otherwise died tragic and violent deaths. Prisoners and guards at the old jailhouse report witnessing apparitions and shadow figures, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity lurking nearby. Others have reported waking up with sleep paralysis, or feeling as if an invisible force is holding them down.​


#2 - New Bedford Armory

Coordinates: 41.641461°, -70.928156°
Location Address: 5 Sycamore Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts
The New Bedford Armory in New Bedford, Massachusetts was constructed in 1903 for use by a local militia called the New Bedford City Guards, which later became part of the United States Army National Guard. The location was abandoned in 2004, and has remained vacant ever since. Sometimes referred to simply as "The Castle," the old building is said to be haunted by the ghost of a National Guardsman who committed suicide in the gymnasium. Urban explorers investigating the old armory often report witnessing the former soldier's shadowy apparition, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity, or experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as sudden cold spots or drops in temperature. Passersby walking outside the building late at night have also reported witnessing a man's silhouette staring at them from the vacant armory window. Some members of the Army National Guard who were previously stationed at the New Bedford Armory have even reported being pushed or physically assaulted by a ghostly entity, or witnessing a cloaked, shadowy figure that disappears when approached by the living. The New Bedford Armory was featured in an episode of the popular television series Ghost Hunters, where members of The Atlantic Paranormal Society (or T.A.P.S.) allegedly captured video evidence of a foggy apparition in the building's gymnasium. At the same time, former T.A.P.S. member Frank DeAngelis reported feeling a spiritual entity pass through him and was knocked to the ground. The encounter allegedly frightened Mr. DeAngelis so badly that he resigned from the Ghost Hunters crew shortly after.​


#3 - Zeiterion Theatre & Performing Arts Center

Coordinates: 41.633090°, -70.925236°
Location Address: 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts
The Zeiterion Theatre was constructed in 1923 by a New Bedford man named Barney Zeitz, who committed suicide in the theater's projection room in 1946. Since his death, guests and employees at the old theater have reported witnessing the apparition of a man matching Mr. Zeitz's description, as well as feeling sudden cold spots, and experiencing feelings of being watched by an unseen entity.


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Top 5 Most Haunted Places in Nantucket, Massachusetts

3/18/2022

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​​​​​​Below is a list of some of the most notorious haunted locations in Nantucket, Massachusetts. To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in Massachusetts, Click Here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: Massachusetts, available on Amazon!!
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#1 - Jared Coffin House

Coordinates: 41.285100°, -70.100748°
Location Address: 29 Broad Street, Nantucket, Massachusetts
The Jared Coffin House in Nantucket, Massachusetts was constructed in 1845 by a wealthy sea captain and shipbuilder named Jared Coffin. It is famous for being the first mansion ever built on the island of Nantucket, and was obtained by the Nantucket Historical Society in the early 1960's. The old mansion is said to be haunted by the spirit of an elderly man, whose apparition is seen sitting in a rocking chair near the fireplace by employees and guests. Many speculate that the man's spirit is that of the late Jared Coffin who passed away in 1860, however many historians note that Mr. Coffin and his wife sold the mansion in 1846 and never returned. Another spirit said to haunt the Jared Coffin House is that of a young Puritan woman whose apparition is said to harass unwed couples who stay in the same room together overnight, as well as the spirit of an unidentified young girl. Guests staying at the Jared Coffin House often report witnessing these apparitions late at night, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal activity, such as objects moving by themselves, or being woken in the night by a shadowy figure standing over the bed.


#2 - The Chicken Box

Coordinates: 41.272801°, -70.091730°
Location Address: 16 Daves Street, Nantucket, Massachusetts
​Established in the early 1900's, The Chicken Box in Nantucket, Massachusetts is an internationally famous restaurant known for hosting jazz, blues, and reggae performances. According to legend, the location was used as a speakeasy and hideout for bootleggers during the American Alcohol Prohibition in the 1920's and 1930's. Employees and customers at The Chicken Box often report seeing the spirits of a group of men dressed in 1920's-style clothing who appear to be dragging a large wooden chest from the restaurant. Many speculations exist about the contents of the phantom chest, however those who witness the men's apparitions report that they quickly vanish when approached.​


#3 - The Nantucket Hotel & Resort

Coordinates: 41.287749°, -70.100959°
Location Address: 77 Easton Street, Nantucket, Massachusetts
The Nantucket Hotel & Resort in Nantucket, Massachusetts was constructed in 1890 as Breeze Point Club & Resort, and is said to be haunted by several unidentified spirits. Employees at the historic hotel often report witnessing the apparitions of men and women dressed in clothing from a bygone era, while others report experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as hearing disembodied voices and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Although many guests have reported encountering apparitions at The Nantucket Hotel & Resort, the reason for their presence is unknown.​


#4 - ​The Wauwinet Hotel

Coordinates: 41.329338°, -69.996984°
Location Address: 120 Wauwinet Road, Nantucket, Massachusetts
The Wauwinet Hotel in Nantucket, Massachusetts was constructed in 1875, and is said to be haunted by the spirit of an unidentified woman whose apparition is often accompanied by the scent of flowery perfume. Guests staying at the old hotel also report hearing disembodied footsteps, voices, and laughter, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as lights flickering, and electronic devices turning on and off by themselves. Many Nantucket locals even claim that The Wauwinet Hotel is constructed over the site of an ancient Native American burial ground, however no historical evidence exists to verify these claims.


#5 - Unitarian Universalist Church

Coordinates: 41.282347°, -70.099078°
Location Address: 11 Orange Street, Nantucket, Massachusetts
The Unitarian Universalist Church in Nantucket, Massachusetts was constructed in 1810 as the Second Congregational Meeting House Society. The historic church is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man named Seth Freeman Swift, who served as the congregation's first minister from 1810 until 1833. Since his death, churchgoers have reported encountering the spirit of a man matching Mr. Swift's description, especially in the church's bell tower. Employees working at the old church at night also report hearing the sounds of disembodied footsteps and banging coming from empty areas, or feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Others claim that the ghost of Seth Freeman Swift sometimes appears to discipline children who misbehave during church services.​​​​​​​​​​


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Top 3 Most Haunted Places in Marblehead, Massachusetts

2/19/2022

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​​​​​Below is a list of some of the most notorious haunted locations in Marblehead, Massachusetts. To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in Massachusetts, Click Here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: Massachusetts, available on Amazon!!
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#1 - Ft. Sewall

Coordinates: 42.508554°, -70.841549°
Location Address: 8 Fort Sewall Lane, Marblehead, Massachusetts
Ft. Sewall in Marblehead, Massachusetts was constructed in 1742 by British military forces, and is renowned as being one of the oldest coastal fortifications in the United States. It was rebuilt in 1775 to include a cell block for captured prisoners of war, and saw heavy use during the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War. In 1922, the location was given to the town of Marblehead, and is now used as a walking park by residents. Those walking at Ft. Sewall at night often report witnessing apparitions and spectral figures, believed to be former prisoners of war who were executed. Paranormal investigators at the old fortress also report hearing the sounds of disembodied voices, as well as detecting high levels of electromagnetic energy, despite the location having no electricity. Ft. Sewall was added to the National Register of Historic Places in April of 1975.


#2 - Lovis Cove

Coordinates: 42.507794°, -70.843281°
Location Address: Front Street, Marblehead, Massachusetts
Sometimes referred to as Screeching Lady Beach, Lovis Cove in Marblehead, Massachusetts is said to be haunted by the spirit of a wealthy woman who was kidnapped and murdered by pirates during the late 1600's. The woman and several other colonists were kidnapped and brought aboard the pirates' ship, where they were beaten, and their belongings confiscated. One woman escaped and swam back to shore, but was recaptured shortly after. According to legend, she wore an expensive emerald ring on her hand, which had become swollen while she swam to shore through the cold Atlantic waters. After struggling for several minutes to remove the ring the buccaneers instead decided to cut the woman's hand off, and left her on the shoreline to die. Ever since, Marblehead residents have reported witnessing the woman's spectral apparition at Lovis Cove at night, as well as hearing the disembodied sounds of her dying screams. Over the years, the woman's name was forgotten, but she has since been given the nickname: "The Screeching Lady of Lovis Cove."


#3 - Old Burial Hill Cemetery

Coordinates: 42.510482°, -70.846370°
Location Address: Pond Street & Orne Street, Marblehead, Massachusetts
The Old Burial Hill Cemetery in Marblehead, Massachusetts is a historic Puritan burial ground established in 1638. The location is believed to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Wilmot Redd and seven other men and women who were hanged on September 22, 1692 after being accused of practicing witchcraft. With her dying breath, Wilmot Redd cursed the town of Marblehead, shouting "this town shall burn!" The alleged witches' bodies were later cut down and laid in a nearby ditch where they were buried in a mass grave. Visitors at the old cemetery report witnessing shadow figures and apparitions, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied voices, footsteps, and screams. Others report feeling sudden cold spots, or feelings of being watched by an unseen entity. The Old Burial Hill Cemetery is renowned for its diverse stone carvings and Puritan headstones, as well as being mentioned in H.P. Lovecraft's short story, The Festival. The scenic burial ground was also used as a filming location in Disney's 1993 film, Hocus Pocus.


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Top 4 Most Haunted Places in Lynn, Massachusetts

1/14/2022

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​​​​Below is a list of some of the most notorious haunted locations in Lynn, Massachusetts. To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in Massachusetts, Click Here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: Massachusetts, available on Amazon!!
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#1 - Dungeon Rock

Coordinates: 42.483707°, -70.983662°
Location Address: Dungeon Road, Lynn, Massachusetts
In 1658, a group of buccaneers docked in the town of Lynn, Massachusetts, bringing with them a large treasure chest filled with silver coins. Four men were sent ashore to bury the chest in the densely forested area now known as the Lynn Woods Reservation. It's said that the men were apprehended and killed by British soldiers except for one man named Thomas Veal, who escaped with the treasure into the nearby woods. Mr. Veal took refuge in a cave, now known as Dungeon Rock, where he lived until an earthquake caused a large boulder to fall at the entrance, burying him alive. Ever since, townsfolk have told stories of witnessing the spirit of Thomas Veal, who allegedly remains at Dungeon Rock to prevent trespassers from discovering the location of his hidden treasure. In 1852, a man named Hiram Marble purchased several acres of land surrounding the location of Dungeon Rock with the intention of finding the hidden treasure. Over the years, the man began to believe that he was communicating with the ghost of Thomas Veal, who he claimed was trying to show him where the forgotten treasure was buried. Hiram Marble passed away in 1868, at which point his son Edwin continued the search until his death in 1880. Those visiting Dungeon Rock at night report witnessing apparitions, as well as hearing the disembodied sounds of men's voices, pickaxes, and shovels. Others report witnessing the spirit of a man dressed in a red robe, however the reason for the presence of this apparition is unknown.


#2 - Julia F. Callahan School

Coordinates: 42.467374°, -70.984409°
Location Address: 200 O'Callaghan Way, Lynn, Massachusetts
The Julia F. Callahan School in Lynn, Massachusetts is said to be haunted by the spirit of Mrs. Julia Callahan, who passed away in 1952 after teaching for over fifty years. It's said that even in death she remains dedicated to her job, and continues to protect and watch over the school. Students and faculty members over the years have reported encountering a woman's spirit believed to be Mrs. Callahan, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied footsteps and whistling in the hallways, and witnessing doors opening or closing by themselves. Others report feeling sudden cold spots and drops in temperature, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity nearby. Stories of the haunting at Julia F. Callahan School have been published in several local newspapers and passed down by students and faculty members for many years.


#3 - Lynn English High School

Coordinates: 42.476721°, -70.943627°
Location Address: 50 Goodridge Street, Lynn, Massachusetts
Lynn English High School in Lynn, Massachusetts was constructed in 1932, and is rumored to be haunted by the spirit of a former teacher who allegedly passed away in the school's auditorium. Although many students claim to witness the teacher's spirit in the auditorium during plays and other performances, many speculate the story of the Lynn English High School haunting is merely an urban legend told to frighten students.


#4 - Pine Grove Cemetery

Coordinates: 42.473421°, -70.959402°
Location Address: 145 Boston Street, Lynn, Massachusetts
Established in 1849, Pine Grove Cemetery in Lynn, Massachusetts spans 82 acres and hosts over 88,000 burial plots. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in June of 2014. Visitors at the old cemetery often report witnessing strange glowing orbs and apparitions at night, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and whispers. Others report encountering the spirit of a young girl skipping through the cemetery who vanishes when approached. Although many claim to report witnessing ghosts and apparitions at Pine Grove Cemetery, their identities are unknown.​


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Top 8 Most Haunted Places in Cambridge, Massachusetts

12/23/2021

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Below is a list of some of the most notoriously haunted locations in Cambridge, Massachusetts. To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in Massachusetts, Click Here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: Massachusetts, available on Amazon!!
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#1 - Café Luna Catering

Coordinates: 42.396004°, -71.128965°
Location Address: 2344 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Employees working at Café Luna Catering in Cambridge, Massachusetts report witnessing shadow figures and other unidentified apparitions, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity, especially in the basement. The location was previously a coffee shop called Verna's Coffee & Donut Shop, which opened in 1951 and closed in 2016 due to financial issues. Previous employees at Verna's Coffee Shop have also reported experiencing paranormal activity, with many employees allegedly refusing to go into the basement alone.


#2 - Cambridgeport Baptist Church

Coordinates: 42.358856°, -71.110908°
Location Address: 459 Putnam Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts
​Constructed during the 1800's as Emanuel Baptist Church, the Cambridgeport Baptist Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Ann Hopkins, who was burned at the stake for allegedly practicing witchcraft. According to legend, she placed a curse on the townsfolk with her final breath, saying, "the curse of fire shall be upon this spot forever!" In 1865 the Cambridgeport Baptist Church burned down in a mysterious fire, and in 1881 was devastated by fire again. According to an article published by The Boston Globe in March of 1881, townsfolk present during both fires reported hearing the sounds of disembodied moans and screams of agony that continued for weeks. Although skeptics at the time tried to debunk the paranormal activity at Cambridgeport Baptist Church, many claim that the vengeful spirit of Ann Hopkins still lingers at the location of her death.​


#3 - Cambridge Rindge & Latin School

Coordinates: 42.374404°, -71.111610°
Location Address: 459 Broadway, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Also known as CRLS or simply Rindge School, the Cambridge Rindge & Latin School in Cambridge, Massachusetts was formed in 1977 with the merging of Rindge Technical School and Cambridge High & Latin School. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of an elderly man, whose apparition is seen by students in the area near the school's World War II memorial. Others report feeling unexplained cold spots and sudden drops in temperature, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity in certain areas. Although many report encountering the old man's ghost at the Cambridge Ridge & Latin School, the reason for his presence is unknown.


#4 - Cambridge YMCA

Coordinates: 42.366823°, -71.106666°
Location Address: 820 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts
The Cambridge YMCA in Cambridge, Massachusetts is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man who passed away under mysterious circumstances in the old locker rooms downstairs. His ghost is now said to haunt the basement area where the locker rooms were once located. YMCA members report witnessing the apparition of a man in the basement who appears to be glowing bright green, while others exercising in the basement area report feeling a strange presence, as if an unseen entity is lurking just beyond sight. Although many have allegedly encountered the man's apparition, very little additional information is currently available regarding this alleged haunting.


​#5 - Christ Church Cambridge

Coordinates: 42.375597°, -71.120810°
Location Address: 0 Garden Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Constructed in 1761, Christ Church Cambridge in Cambridge, Massachusetts was used during the American Revolutionary War as an outpost for British soldiers. It was attacked several times by Colonial militia troops, and is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former British soldier who was killed in a skirmish with Patriot forces and buried beneath the church. His restless spirit is allegedly seen by churchgoers wandering the pews, still performing his duties as a soldier. Christ Church Cambridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966.


#6 - Hooper-Lee-Nichols House

Coordinates: 42.377582°, -71.134198°
Location Address: 159 Brattle Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Constructed by Dr. Richard Hooper in 1685, the Hooper-Lee-Nichols House is renowned as being one of the oldest houses in the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts. It was purchased by a British loyalist named Judge Joseph Lee in 1758 and is said to be haunted by the spirits of five Hessian soldiers who were employed by the British army. Although many guests at the Hooper-Lee-Nichols House have reported witnessing the apparitions of the five soldiers playing cards, the reason for their presence is a mystery. The Hooper-Lee-Nichols House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 and now serves as the headquarters for the Cambridge Historical Society.


#7 - Matignon High School

Coordinates: 42.401603°, -71.131355°
Location Address: 1 Matignon Road, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Established in 1945, Matignon High School in Cambridge, Massachusetts is a Roman Catholic private school facilitated by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston. The location is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former nun, whose apparition is often seen by students and staff members, as well as the spirit of a student who committed suicide in Room 204. Students staying after school for sports or other activities report experiencing a variety of unexplained paranormal activity, such as lights flickering, objects moving by themselves, and the sounds of disembodied voices or footsteps. Others report feeling the presence of an unseen entity, as well as catching glimpses of apparitions reflected in windows and mirrors.


#8 - The Porcellian Club

Coordinates: 42.372888°, -71.117788°
Location Address: 1234 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts
The Porcellian Club in Cambridge, Massachusetts is a historic all-male club at Harvard University. It was founded in 1791 and is often associated with Yale's secretive Skull & Bones Club, and Princeton's Ivy Club. Sometimes referred to as "The Porc," or simply "The P.C.," the Porcellian Club was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. One popular urban legend claims that the clubhouse is haunted by the spirit of a young man who died of fright after one of the other members of the Porcellian Club dressed up as a ghost for a prank. Members of the Porcellian Club pass down tales of the alleged haunting, however many speculate the stories to be made up as a way of scaring new members.


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Top 5 Most Haunted Places in Lowell, Massachusetts

12/18/2021

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#1 - Boott Cotton Mills Museum

Coordinates: 42.647299°, -71.306689°
Location Address: 115 John Street, Lowell, Massachusetts
Boott Cotton Mills in Lowell, Massachusetts was constructed in 1835 and remained an operational factory until 1958. It was later added as part of the Lowell National Historical Park and converted to a museum in the late 1970's. Tourists and employees working at the old cotton mill report witnessing apparitions and shadowy figures, believed to be the spirits of former mill workers who were killed due to hazardous working conditions and inadequate safety precautions during the mill's early years. Others report feeling cold spots or feeling the presence of an unseen entity.


#2 - Dr. An Wang Middle School

Coordinates: 42.648807°, -71.349756°
Location Address: 365 W. Meadow Road, Lowell, Massachusetts
Students attending Dr. An Wang Middle School in Lowell, Massachusetts report witnessing apparitions and shadow figures, as well as the spirit of a shadowy man wearing a wide-brimmed hat who allegedly haunts the auditorium. Others report witnessing objects such as furniture and books being moved or thrown to the floor by an unseen entity, as well as feeling sudden cold spots, and feeling a strange presence. Custodians and other employees working at the school at night have also reported hearing the sounds of disembodied screams coming from vacant areas. Although the reason for the alleged paranormal activity at the Dr. An Wang Middle School remains unknown, some rumors claim that the location was built over the site of an ancient Native American burial ground.


#3 - James S. Daley Middle School

Coordinates: 42.624379°, -71.336789°
Location Address: 150 Fleming Street, Lowell, Massachusetts
The James S. Daley Middle School in Lowell, Massachusetts is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former teacher who allegedly passed away in one of the classrooms downstairs. Despite being unable to find proof of any teachers passing away at the location, students and employees at James S. Daley Middle School report witnessing strange paranormal activity, such as doors being opened and closed by an unseen entity, as well as elevators moving up and down by themselves. Others report feeling a strange presence in the basement area, as if being watched by someone or something.


#4 - Lowell Memorial Auditorium

Coordinates: 42.645155°, -71.304172°
Location Address: 50 E. Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts
Constructed in 1922, the Lowell Memorial Auditorium in Lowell, Massachusetts is rumored to be haunted by a mysterious, unidentified male spirit whose shadowy apparition is often seen by employees around closing time. Others report feeling a strange presence, or feeling as if being touched by an unseen entity. Although many visitors at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium have reported experiencing paranormal activity over the years, little else is known about these alleged hauntings.


#5 - Lowell Transitional Living Center

Coordinates: 42.641060°, -71.312233°
Location Address: 193 Middlesex Street, Lowell, Massachusetts
The Lowell Transitional Living Center is a nonprofit organization that offers housing and various other services for homeless men and women in Lowell, Massachusetts. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former employee who was stabbed in the neck, as well as other unidentified spirits who may have been previous residents. Employees working at the transitional living center report witnessing apparitions and shadow figures, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and whispers at night. Others report witnessing lights flickering and electronic devices such as televisions and radios turning on and off by themselves, as well as experiencing objects disappearing and then reappearing in strange places. Residents staying at the Lowell Transitional Living Center have also reported being woken in the middle of the night by an unseen entity shaking the bed.


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Top 14 Most Haunted Places in Boston, Massachusetts

11/29/2021

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Below is a list of some of the most notoriously haunted locations in Boston, Massachusetts. To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in Massachusetts, Click Here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: Massachusetts, available on Amazon!!
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#1 - Berklee College of Music

Coordinates: 42.346693°, -71.087090°
Location Address: Mass Avenue Dorms, 150 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts
Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts was established in 1945 and is renowned as being the largest independent music college in the world. The Massachusetts Avenue Dorms were originally constructed as the Sherry Biltmore Hotel, and are said to be haunted by several spirits who were killed in 1963 when the hotel caught fire. Ever since, hotel guests have reported encountering the apparitions of a number of men and women who were killed in the fire, as well as experiencing a variety of other paranormal activity. In 1972 the Sherry Biltmore Hotel was purchased by Berklee College of Music and converted into a dormitory for undergraduate students, who continue to report encountering apparitions, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as hearing disembodied voices and witnessing objects being moved around or thrown violently by an unseen entity.​


#2 - Boston Common

Coordinates: 42.354954°, -71.065489°
Location Address: 139 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts
Established in 1634 by Puritan settlers, the Boston Common spans over fifty acres of land in central Boston, Massachusetts, and is renowned as being the first city park in the United States. It was used until 1817 to hang criminals, lawbreakers, people accused of witchcraft, and others who disobeyed the strict Puritan laws of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. In recent years Boston Common has been used for concerts and other public gatherings and events, and Frog Pond located on the northern end of the common is a popular location for ice skating during the winter. Those walking on the common late at night often report witnessing the apparitions of two women strolling through the park wearing 1800's style dresses, who mysteriously vanish when approached.​


#3 - Boston Conservatory at Berklee

Coordinates: 42.346215°, -71.090006°
Location Address: 4099 8, Fenway, Boston, Massachusetts
The Boston Conservatory at Berklee was established in 1867 as The Boston Conservatory, which merged with Berklee College of Music in 2016. Students and guests at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee often report encountering the spirits of unidentified men and women, who many believe were patients at a hospital that once occupied the location. Others living in the building's old dorms report hearing disembodied voices and whispers, as well as witnessing doors opening and closing by themselves, and objects that go missing and reappear in strange places.


#4 - Boston University

Coordinates: 42.350309°, -71.097017°
Location Address: Kilachand Hall, 91 Bay State Road, Boston, Massachusetts
Established in 1839, Boston University (also referred to as simply, "BU") is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts that spans over 135 acres. Kilachand Hall was constructed in 1923 as the Sheraton Hotel, and is said to be haunted by the spirit of a famous American playwright named Eugene O'Neill, who passed away on the building's 4th Floor in November of 1953. In 1954, Boston University purchased the hotel and changed the name to Shelton Hall, and in 2010 the name was again changed to Kilachand Hall. Students living in Kilachand Hall report encountering the apparition of a man believed to be Mr. O'Neill, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as unexplained cold spots and lights flickering. Residents also report being woken in the middle of the night by an unseen entity pounding on the door, while others report witnessing the building's elevator moving by itself and stopping on the 4th floor, as if being controlled by an invisible rider.


#5 - Boylston Station

Coordinates: 42.353279°, -71.064361°
Location Address: Tremont Street at Boylston Station, Boston, Massachusetts
Boylston Station in Boston, Massachusetts first opened on September 3, 1897, and is renowned as being the first subway station in the United States. Boylston Station and many of its surrounding tunnels are believed to be haunted by the spirits of over 900 British soldiers who were discovered buried in a mass grave during its construction, as well as six men and women who were killed in a gas line explosion in March of 1897. Passengers on the subway frequently report witnessing apparitions and hearing disembodied voices, as well as experiencing feelings of being watched by an unseen entity, especially at night when the location is less populated. In 2013, a group of paranormal investigators was filmed investigating Boylston Station for a television show called Haunted Encounters. During the investigation the group reported experiencing unexplained technical difficulties with electronic equipment, such as devices turning on and off by themselves, and batteries being drained unexpectedly.


#6 - Central Burying Ground

Coordinates: 42.352894°, -71.065934°
Location Address: Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts
Central Burying Ground in Boston, Massachusetts was established in 1756, and is believed to be haunted by the spirits of dozens of unidentified men and women who were found buried in a mass grave during the construction of the nearby Tremont Street Subway in the late 1800's. The newly discovered bodies were then buried in another mass grave at Central Burying Ground, where their restless spirits are allegedly seen wandering the cemetery and its surrounding area wearing Colonial-era clothing. Pedestrians walking near the cemetery late at night also report witnessing mysterious glowing orbs and flashing lights, in addition to feeling a strange presence, as if someone or something is lurking in the shadows nearby.


#7 - Copp's Hill Burying Ground

Coordinates: 42.367256°, -71.055951°
Location Address: 21 Hull Street, Boston, Massachusetts
Established in 1659 as North Burying Ground, Copp's Hill Burying Ground is a historic cemetery located in northern Boston, Massachusetts. It is believed to be haunted by the spirits of numerous unidentified men wearing uniforms from the American Revolutionary War and Civil War, who often appear in photographs taken by visitors at night. Another spirit said to haunt the old cemetery is that of a Puritan minister named Reverend Increase Mather, who famously campaigned for the prosecution of over 200 men and women during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Paranormal enthusiasts investigating the location at night also report witnessing strange glowing balls of light, and feeling an eerie presence, as if being watched by an unseen entity. During the late 1700's, Copp's Hill Burying Ground was used by British soldiers as a hideout, where infantrymen repeatedly used the headstones of American patriots as targets for musket practice and committed other acts of vandalism. The location was added to the National Register of Historic Places in April of 1974.


​#8 - East Boston Public Library

Coordinates: 42.377810°, -71.028035°
Location Address: 365 S. Bremen Street, Boston, Massachusetts
Opened in 1870, the East Boston Public Library in Boston, Massachusetts is renowned as being the first branch library in the United States. Employees working at the library report hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and movement coming from the basement, where a former librarian was rumored to have been killed. Others report feeling a strange presence in the basement, as if being watched by an unseen entity.



​#9 - Emerson Cutler Majestic Theater

Coordinates: 42.351633°, -71.065295°
Location Address: 219 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts
The Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre was constructed in 1903 as the Majestic Theatre, and is one of the oldest and most lavishly decorated theaters in the state of Massachusetts. It was remodeled in the 1920's to accommodate vaudeville shows, and in the 1950's was redesigned again for use as a movie theater. The theater was bought by Emerson College during the mid-1980's and restored to its previous Beaux-Arts design, and in 2003 was renamed as the Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre. The location is said to be haunted by several different spirits, including that of a former Boston mayor who died of a heart attack during a performance in the early 1900's, as well as a married couple who were killed in a car crash during the 1930's after attending a show. Guests at the Majestic Theater also report encountering the spirit of a young girl whose apparition is seen and heard crying in certain areas, and performers backstage have nicknamed one room "The Nightmare Room" due to reports of people experiencing feelings of fear and shortness of breath.


#10 - Everett Square Theatre

Location Address: 11 Fairmount Avenue, Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts
The Everett Square Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts was constructed in 1915. It hosted a variety of vaudeville and musical performances as well as motion pictures before permanently closing in the mid-1980's. The abandoned theater is rumored to be haunted by several ghosts, and urban explorers often report witnessing mysterious glowing orbs and flickering lights, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and footsteps. Others claim to feel a strange presence, as if being watched or followed by an unseen entity. One popular urban legend claims that a group of guests seated in the balcony were killed after the stage lights above were cut down, however no historical evidence is currently available to support this legend.


#11 - ​Faneuil Hall

Coordinates: 42.360189°, -71.055114°
Location Address: 4 S. Market Street, Boston, Massachusetts
Faneuil Hall in Boston, Massachusetts was constructed in 1742 as a town marketplace and business hub for various merchants to sell goods and other products, such as meat and produce. African slaves brought to America were also auctioned off at Faneuil Hall for a short time, however slavery became illegal in the state of Massachusetts during the 1780's. The building also included a large room on its 2nd floor which was used as a meeting hall by New England colonists to discuss town issues and other business. It was rebuilt after a large fire in March of 1761, at which point it was expanded to almost double its original size. The historic location was also used by many of America's founding fathers to deliver important speeches and rally patriot forces during the American Revolution. It was later given the nickname, "The Cradle of Liberty," and was used for town meetings until 1822. Devine's Irish Pub, located within the Quincy Market at Faneuil Hall, is said to be haunted by the spirit of a dark-skinned woman wearing old, Colonial-era clothing. She is believed to have been a former African slave who died under mysterious circumstances, and whose identity is unknown. She is also believed to be responsible for a variety of unexplained paranormal phenomena which occur at the pub, such as objects being moved around or rearranged by an unseen entity, or sudden cold spots and drops in temperature. Another spirit said to haunt the Quincy Market area of Faneuil Hall is that of a man named Victor Hendrickson, who was killed in 1907 in a heavy machinery accident while working at Ames Plow Company, which occupied a large portion of the market from 1862 until 1909. An article published by The Boston Globe in September of 1907 reports that Victor Hendrickson was killed at the age of 35 after his shirt became caught in a piece of rotating machinery, causing him to be dragged through the machine, and breaking every bone in the man's body. When an autopsy was performed on the man's disfigured and partially dismembered corpse, it was unable to be determined if he was crushed to death, or if he later died of strangulation after the machine caused the vest he was wearing to become so tightly wound around his neck that he was nearly decapitated. Ever since his death, Victor Hendrickson's mutilated apparition has reportedly been seen by those shopping at Quincy Market or walking on the streets nearby at night. Others report hearing the sounds of disembodied screams, and feeling a strange, unexplained presence. Many have also reported encountering a number of other unidentified apparitions and shadow figures, with some also claiming that the location is haunted by five Boston men who were killed by British troops on nearby State Street on March 5, 1770 in an event that later became known as The Boston Massacre.


#12 - Ft. Warren

Coordinates: 42.320385°, -70.927777°
Location Address: Georges Island, Boston Harbor, Boston, Massachusetts
Ft. Warren was constructed between 1833 and 1861 to protect Boston Harbor from Confederate soldiers during the American Civil War, and was used as an active military base until 1947. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Mrs. Melanie Lanier, who was sentenced to death by hanging during the mid-1800's after she was caught by Union soldiers attempting to free her captured Confederate husband, Lieutenant Andrew Lanier. She was hanged wearing a black dress, and according to legend, her spirit haunts the location of her death, still searching for her captured husband. Over the years, her spirit has come to be known as "The Lady In Black." For more information see: Ft. Devens Main Post Cemetery in Ft. Devens, Massachusetts.


#13 - Granary Burying Ground

Coordinates: 42.357476°, -71.061721°
Location Address: Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts
Established in 1660, the Granary Burying Ground in Boston, Massachusetts consists of over 2,300 burial plots and is known as being the final resting place of many of America's patriots and founding fathers, including Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, and John Hancock. Those visiting the old cemetery at night report witnessing mysterious glowing orbs and apparitions, as well as capturing images of shadowy faces and figures in photographs and videos.


#14 - Omni Parker House

Coordinates: 42.357730°, -71.060130°
Location Address: 60 School Street, Boston, Massachusetts
Constructed in 1927 as the Parker House Hotel, the Omni Parker House is a historic hotel located in Boston, Massachusetts, and is said to be one of the most haunted hotels in the United States. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of Harvey Parker, who founded the original Parker House Hotel in 1855, as well as the spirits of several other unidentified men and women. Guests at the Omni Parker House report witnessing orbs and apparitions, as well as hearing disembodied voices, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. The 3rd floor of the Omni Parker House is also said to be haunted by the spirit of the American actress Charlotte Cushman, who died of pneumonia while staying at the hotel, and the novel 1408 was allegedly based on events experienced by author Stephen King while staying in room 303 where a former guest committed suicide. Employees at the Omni Parker House report witnessing elevators opening and closing by themselves, and unexpectedly stopping at the 3rd floor, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as lights flickering, and bathroom faucets turning on and off by themselves.


#15 - The Charlesgate

Coordinates: 42.350079°, -71.091504°
Location Address: 4 Charlesgate East, Boston, Massachusetts
Constructed in 1901 as The Charlesgate Hotel, The Charlesgate in Boston, Massachusetts was bought by Boston University in 1947 for use as a women's dormitory, and in 1994 was sold again and converted into luxury condos. The old brownstone building is said to be haunted by several spirits, including one man who committed suicide with a revolver in March of 1908, as well as a young girl who was crushed to death in the building's elevator shaft. One urban legend claims that several men were killed in the basement during a flood, and another claims that the hotel was used during the early 1900's as a meeting place for a satanic cult to perform dark magic rituals. Residents at The Charlesgate often report witnessing spirits, orbs, and apparitions, as well as experiencing a variety of other paranormal activity, such as disembodied voices, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity in certain areas. Those who enter the basement also report experiencing unexplained feelings of paranoia and fear that subside upon leaving the location.


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Top 3 Most Haunted Places in Lenox, Massachusetts

11/15/2021

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​​​​Below is a list of some of the most notorious haunted locations in Lenox, Massachusetts. To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in Massachusetts, Click Here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: Massachusetts, available on Amazon!!
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#1 - The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home

Coordinates: 42.330989°, -73.282019°
Location Address: 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, Massachusetts
The Mount is a historic home in Lenox, Massachusetts constructed in 1902 by the famous American novelist, short story writer, and playwright, Edith Wharton, whose spirit is said to haunt the location along with two other unidentified male specters. After Mrs. Wharton's death in 1937 The Mount was purchased by Foxhollow School For Girls, at which point students and faculty members began to report witnessing apparitions dressed in clothing from the early 1900's, as well as experiencing strange disembodied voices and other sounds. In 2009, The Mount was featured on an episode of the popular television show Ghost Hunters, and was investigated by members of The Atlantic Paranormal Society (also known as T.A.P.S.) over the course of several days. The team returned to the location in 2015 to perform another investigation, at which point the crew became convinced of the location's haunted reputation.


#2 - Ventfort Hall Mansion & Gilded Age Museum

Coordinates: 42.352843°, -73.280008°
Location Address: 104 Walker Street, Lenox, Massachusetts
Constructed in 1893 as the George & Sarah Morgan family home, the Ventfort Hall Mansion & Gilded Age Museum in Lenox, Massachusetts contains over 50 rooms and spans over 28,000 square feet. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in March of 1993, and in 1997 it was renovated and opened as a museum by a nonprofit organization called the Ventfort Hall Association. The location is said to be haunted by the spirit of its first owners, George and Sarah Morgan, sister of the wealthy American banker and financier, J.P. Morgan. Visitors at the historic museum report witnessing the apparition of a man and woman believed to be Mr. and Mrs. Morgan, as well as heavy wooden doors closing by themselves, and others report hearing the disembodied sounds of voices, whispering, footsteps, and screams. Employees working at Ventfort Hall Mansion also report being touched by an unseen entity, as well as witnessing the face of a spectral woman that appears to float down the hallways and staircases. In 2012 the Ventford Hall Mansion was featured on the popular television show, Ghost Hunters, where crew members experienced a variety of paranormal phenomena and allegedly supernatural activity.


#3 - Whistler's Inn

Coordinates: 42.362908°, -73.282984°
Location Address: 5 Greenwood Street, Lenox, Massachusetts
Constructed in 1870 as the Ross & Theo Whistler Family Home, the Whistler's Inn in Lenox, Massachusetts is said to be haunted by the spirits of several unidentified men and women whose apparitions are seen by employees and guests at night. Many also claim to experience other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as disembodied voices and whispers, lights flickering, and electronic devices turning on and off by themselves. Additionally, guests staying in Room 12 report being woken in the middle of the night by a tall, shadowy figure standing above the bed. The historic Whistler's Inn has been featured in numerous television series, magazines, and other publications such as National Geographic Traveler, and Yankee Magazine.


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