The Legend of Dogtown, and the Haunted Hammond Castle Museum of Gloucester, Massachusetts10/15/2021
Below is a list of some of the most notorious haunted locations in Gloucester, 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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Coordinates: 42.636206°, -70.664767°
Location Address: Dogtown Road, Gloucester, Massachusetts, 01930 Dogtown was established in 1693 as The Common Settlement, where it's estimated over 100 families resided. By the end of the War of 1812 most of the settlement's community had resettled, and by 1830 the village was almost completely abandoned. The only residents who remained were widows and other outcasts who had no family to follow, and it's during this time that strange rumors began to circulate about the town. Many of the women who were forced to stay behind at The Common Settlement were accused of practicing Witchcraft for survival, and residents began to witness shadowy figures and strange flickering lights in the surrounding woods at night. One woman named Thomazine Younger, also known by locals as Tammy, had developed such an infamous reputation as a witch that traveling merchants and others passing through the abandoned settlement would often leave offerings of fish and corn in hopes of avoiding her wrath, or receiving her blessing. The Common Settlement was also a popular spot for vagrants and homeless people, causing the remaining residents to keep guard dogs for protection. It's said that as the last remaining residents passed away, their pet dogs were left to fend for themselves in the woods. Over time, the population of feral dogs began to grow, and thus the old settlement was given the name, "Dogtown." The last remaining home in Dogtown was razed in 1845, at which point the settlement was used by locals as grazing land for livestock until the 1920's. Dogtown and the surrounding forest is now used as a recreational area for hikers, bicyclists, and other nature enthusiasts, who often claim to hear the distant howls of feral dogs and coyotes at night. Others hiking in the woods have reported feeling a strange presence, as if being followed or watched by an unseen entity. One popular urban legend claims that Dogtown is home to a werewolf, or some type of half-human, half-canine creature, which has allegedly been seen by Gloucester residents numerous times beginning in the 1980's. On the evening of March 17, 1984 - the night of a full moon - three separate individuals reported witnessing a monstrous, canine-like beast walking on two feet in the woods near Dogtown, and several days later a mutilated deer carcass was found at the location where the sightings occurred. Over the years countless witnesses have come forward with alleged experiences of paranormal activity at Dogtown, which has made it one of the most notoriously haunted ghost towns in the state of Massachusetts. Hammond Castle Museum
Coordinates: 42.585204°, -70.692371°
Location Address: 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, Massachusetts, 01930 Hammond Castle in Gloucester, Massachusetts was constructed in 1929 as the private home and laboratory for a man named John Hays Hammond Jr., who was renowned as being a pioneering scientist in the fields of electronics and remote control technology. Mr. Hammond was often referred to as "the father of radio control," and held over 400 unique patents at the time of his death in February of 1965. After his death Hammond Castle was turned into a museum, which is said to be haunted by Mr. Hammond as well as several other spirits. Custodians and other employees working at the location late at night have reported witnessing the spirits of John Hays Hammond, his wife, Irene Hammond, and another male figure who is believed to be a former servant or groundskeeper. Guests touring the old castle also report experiencing issues with cellphones and other electronic devices, as well as feeling a strange presence, as if being watched by an unseen entity. Hammond Castle was added to the National Register of Historic Places in May of 1973, and was featured on an episode of the popular television series, Ghost Hunters, in 2012. The location also offers ghost tours during the month of October. For additional information, or to see my complete list of folklore tales 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!! If you liked this post, be sure to click like and leave a comment below, and be sure to follow GhostQuest.net on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr for more creepy content and posts! You can also subscribe to my YouTube Channel to see my future creepy videos. Subscribers to the GhostQuest.net Monthly Newsletter will also receive a free copy of my eBook, Top 5 American Monsters!! GhostQuest.net is one of the largest free online resources for paranormal investigators and enthusiasts, and it would mean so much to me if you'd consider supporting me by making a pledge on patreon! Plus, get early access to my new blogs, YouTube videos, and more! My next blog post and YouTube video are already up on Patreon!! Thanks so much for reading, and be sure to like, share, and comment below!!! 
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Below is a list of some of the most notorious haunted locations in Gardner, 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!!
And be sure to also check out this spooky YouTube Video I made to go along with this blog: #1 - Bridge Street
Coordinates: 42.589428°, -72.037089°
Location Address: Bridge Street, Gardner, Massachusetts, 01440 Bridge Street in Gardner, Massachusetts is rumored to be haunted by a woman who was killed in a car accident during a snowstorm in 1995. According to legend, her spirit still lingers at the site of her death, sometimes following pedestrians and motorists driving on the road at night before mysteriously vanishing. Although stories of the Bridge Street ghost have been told for many years, no records exist of a woman being killed in a snowstorm during the 1990's, and very few firsthand accounts of paranormal activity at this location are currently available for reference. #2 - North Central Correctional Institution
Coordinates: 42.578701°, -71.940303°
Location Address: 500 Colony Road, Gardner, Massachusetts, 01440 North Central Correctional Institution is a medium-security prison located in Gardner, Massachusetts. It was established in 1902 as a self-sustained psychiatric hospital called Gardner State Colony, which later became Gardner State Hospital. Former patients at the old hospital were subjected to a variety of experimental and inhumane medical procedures, such as lobotomies and electroshock therapy, and most lived in conditions of squalor and neglect. Gardner State Hospital was closed in 1975 and was reopened as the North Central Correctional Institution in 1983. The location is said to be haunted by the spirits of former mental patients who died violent or otherwise unnatural deaths at the hands of hospital caretakers. Security guards working at North Central Correctional Institution at night report witnessing shadow figures and apparitions, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as hearing disembodied voices and screams, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity. #3 - SK Pierce Haunted Victorian Mansion
Coordinates: 42.557559°, -71.980796°
Location Address: 4 W. Broadway, Gardner, Massachusetts, 01440 The SK Pierce Mansion in Gardner, Massachusetts was constructed in 1875 by a wealthy businessman named Sylvester Knowlton Pierce. It is said to be haunted by the spirits of several former residents, including Mr. Pierce who passed away in 1888, as well as his first wife, Mrs. Susan Pierce, who died suddenly of a bacterial illness within a month of the mansion's completion. Due to financial difficulties during the 1930's, the SK Pierce Mansion was remodeled and used as a boarding house which then became a haven for illegal drinking, gambling, and prostitution. It's rumored that during this time a prostitute staying on the 2nd Floor was strangled to death, and her killer was never discovered. The woman's spirit is said to haunt the old mansion, and is most often seen by guests on the 2nd Floor in the room where she was killed. Another ghost said to haunt the SK Pierce Mansion is that of a man named Eino Saari, who is believed to have died of spontaneous combustion in 1963 after his charred remains were found in the master bedroom without any visible damage to the surrounding area. The SK Pierce Mansion was sold in 2015 at a fraction of its estimated value after multiple consecutive residents were allegedly driven from the house by the violent nature of the spirits there. It opened the following year as a haunted tourist attraction called the SK Pierce Haunted Victorian Mansion, which offers guided tours and overnight stays to guests, who are required to sign a liability waiver before entering the location. Those who are brave enough to stay overnight at the haunted mansion report experiencing a variety of unexplained poltergeist activity, from disembodied voices, footsteps, and whispers, to objects being moved or thrown across the room without warning. Others have reported being pushed or otherwise physically attacked by an unseen entity, as well as experiencing lights flickering, doors slamming shut, and electronic devices such as televisions turning on and off by themselves. The SK Pierce Mansion is also believed to be haunted by several other unidentified spirits, including that of a former maid, and a young girl believed to be Mr. Sylvester Pierce's granddaughter. The SK Pierce Haunted Victorian Mansion is considered to be one of the most haunted houses in the state of Massachusetts and was featured on an episode of the popular television series Ghost Adventures, which aired in September of 2013. For additional information, or to see my complete list of folklore tales 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!! If you liked this post, be sure to click like and leave a comment below, and be sure to follow GhostQuest.net on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr for more creepy content and posts! You can also subscribe to my YouTube Channel to see my future creepy videos. Subscribers to the GhostQuest.net Monthly Newsletter will also receive a free copy of my eBook, Top 5 American Monsters!! GhostQuest.net is one of the largest free online resources for paranormal investigators and enthusiasts, and it would mean so much to me if you'd consider supporting me by making a pledge on patreon! Plus, get early access to my new blogs, YouTube videos, and more! My next blog post and YouTube video are already up on Patreon!! Thanks so much for reading, and be sure to like, share, and comment below!!!
 Hey everyone! It's September already, which means we're one month closer to Halloween, and it's time for the next GhostQuest.net monthly newsletter!! By the time you get my next email, it will already be the most wonderful time of the year!! Autumn!! Who's excited? Obviously I am! For those of you who are just recently becoming part of the community - welcome aboard, and thank you for subscribing to my newsletter! I'm Brian Weaver and I run GhostQuest.net, the internet's largest online database for haunted locations and paranormal hotspots - it's one of the best free resources for paranormal researchers, investigators, legend trippers, history nerds, and folklore enthusiasts!! If you haven't received your FREE copy of my eBook, Top 5 American Monsters, you can click the link here to download it as a special gift just for signing up for this newsletter! News & UpdatesFirst off, I just want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone reading this email, and everyone who takes the time to share my posts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! I do all of the writing, research, web development, video editing, and content creation for GhostQuest.net myself, and I appreciate your support so much!! So what's new at GhostQuest.net this month? As I mentioned in my Previous Newsletter, over the next several months I'll be going back through some of the older pages on GhostQuest.net that are in need of an update in order to deliver a more consistent experience for readers. For example, if you were to click my Haunted Pennsylvania page, you'd notice that there's nothing more than a bulleted list there, whereas pages like Michigan and Massachusetts have much more detailed information. Then there are some states like California and Texas which are somewhere in between. Over the course of the last month I've updated over 330 haunted locations in Wisconsin and West Virginia, and dozens in Washington. And if you've checked out my list of haunted locations in your state, I'd love to know if I've missed any!!  And be sure to check out my most recent YouTube Video about the Top 2 Most Haunted Places In Fall River, Massachusetts - The Lizzie Borden House & Burial Location. I also record new episodes for my YouTube Channel and post new blogs early for all my $1+ Patreon Subscribers to enjoy before everyone else!! My next video about the Top 3 Most Haunted Places in Gardner, Massachusetts is already up, and I can't wait for you guys to see it! If you haven't checked out my Patreon Page, I have a bunch of other cool stuff on there too like blog posts, polls, videos, and more! My $5 patrons also get free copies of all my upcoming eBooks, and for $15 you get free signed copies of all my upcoming paperback books as well!! To those of you guys who do support me on Patreon, I just want to say a special THANK YOU for helping out, especially in these trying times! I work really hard to put out the amount of content I do on GhostQuest.net, and your contributions towards my hosting and production costs help out so much!! And last but not least, if you haven't checked out my book series, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: USA, be sure to click the link below!! I'll eventually be releasing a new book for each state, so be sure to keep an eye out for when I get to yours!!  Well, that's it for the GhostQuest.net September, 2021 newsletter! Thank you all again so much for subscribing and supporting GhostQuest.net! Have a spooky September! Thanks, Brian Weaver, GhostQuest.net 
The following is a list of allegedly haunted locations in Fall River, 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!!
And be sure to also check out this spooky YouTube Video I made to go along with this blog: Lizzie Borden House Bed & Breakfast Museum
Coordinates: 41.698928°, -71.156196°
Location Address: 230 2nd Street, Fall River, Massachusetts, 02721 On August 4, 1892, Andrew and Abby Borden were found dead in their Fall River, Massachusetts house, leading to what later became one of the most infamous unsolved murder cases in American history. According to police reports, Andrew Borden was found dead in the downstairs sitting room after receiving eleven blows to the head with a sharp hatchet, and Mrs. Borden was found upstairs lying face down in a pool of blood. She was killed instantly after being hit in the head from the front with an ax and fell to the floor, at which point she was struck in the back of the head an additional seventeen times. Their daughter, Lizzie Borden, was put to trial for the two murders but was eventually acquitted on all charges. Despite popular misconceptions, Lizzie Borden was not immediately seen as a suspect in the murders, but she became a person of interest after giving several false and conflicting statements to the police. The Borden House was sold to a different owner after the murders, and eventually in 1996 the location was bought and opened as a tourist attraction called the Lizzie Borden House Bed & Breakfast. Guests staying at the Lizzie Borden House Bed & Breakfast often report encountering the spirit of an older man and woman, believed to be Mr. and Mrs. Borden. Others report hearing the disembodied sounds of a woman crying, as well as witnessing lights flickering, and electronic equipment being turned on and off by an unseen entity. Employees also report feeling a strange presence in the house, as well as experiencing sudden unexplained chills and cold spots. Oak Grove Cemetery
Coordinates: 41.706377°, -71.136796°
Location Address: 765 Prospect Street, Fall River, Massachusetts, 02721 The historic Oak Grove Cemetery was established in 1855 as a burial ground for influential and upper-class citizens of Fall River and spans over 100 acres of land. The location is famously known for being the final resting place of Andrew and Abby Borden, who were found dead on August 4, 1892 after being brutally murdered with a hatchet. It is also the final resting place of their daughter, Lizzie Borden, who was accused of murdering Mr. and Mrs. Borden but was later found not guilty of the murders. The old cemetery is said to be haunted by the three members of the Borden family, whose restless spirits are allegedly seen by visitors. Paranormal investigators report witnessing strange glowing orbs just past the cemetery gates at night, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied moans and cries. Others who visit the cemetery report feeling the presence of an unseen entity, as well as a dark energy that permeates the surrounding area. Oak Grove Cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places in February of 1983. For additional information, or to see my complete list of folklore tales 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!! If you liked this post, be sure to click like and leave a comment below, and be sure to follow GhostQuest.net on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr for more creepy content and posts! You can also subscribe to my YouTube Channel to see my future creepy videos. Subscribers to the GhostQuest.net Monthly Newsletter will also receive a free copy of my eBook, Top 5 American Monsters!! GhostQuest.net is one of the largest free online resources for paranormal investigators and enthusiasts, and it would mean so much to me if you'd consider supporting me by making a pledge on patreon! Plus, get early access to my new blogs, YouTube videos, and more when you do! Thanks so much for reading, and be sure to like, share, and comment below!!!
 Hey everyone! It's August already, which means we're one month closer to Halloween, and it's time for the next GhostQuest.net Monthly Newsletter!! For those of you who are just recently becoming part of the community - welcome aboard, and thank you for subscribing to my newsletter! I'm Brian Weaver and I run GhostQuest.net, one of the internet's largest online databases and resources for paranormal researchers, investigators, legend trippers, history nerds, and folklore enthusiasts. If you haven't received your FREE copy of my eBook, Top 5 American Monsters, you can click the link here to download it as a special gift just for signing up for this newsletter! For those of you reading this on my Blog, sorry!! You'll have to Sign Up For The GhostQuest.net Monthly Newsletter to get a free copy!! News & UpdatesFirst off, I just want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone reading this email, and everyone who takes the time to share my posts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! As you know, I do all of the writing, research, web development, video editing, and content creation for GhostQuest.net myself, and I appreciate your support so much!! So what's new at GhostQuest.net this month? More work is underway on the Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: California, which now has dozens of new entries!! You can check out all my writing for free at GhostQuest.net my clicking on link Here, or the map below. This writing will later be published into a book by the same name, so keep an eye out for that if you love to read!! I also have three other books currently available on Amazon in eBook and Paperback; The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: Massachusetts, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: Michigan, and The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: New York. I'd love it if you'd check out my books, and consider leaving me a review on Amazon! It helps me out so much!!! You can also get FREE copies of my eBooks and free signed copies of my upcoming paperbacks by following me on Patreon. Going forward over the next few months though, California will be taking a quick backseat while I revisit some of the older pages on GhostQuest.net that are in need of an update. If you were to look through each Haunted State Page on GhostQuest.net, you'd notice some pages are nothing more than a bulleted list. Other pages though, you'll see have a lot of historic details and information, so in order to provide an overall more consistent user experience for GhostQuest.net users, I'll be doing some updates to those pages that need it the most (like Wisconsin)!! I'll be giving all 50 State Pages some amount of attention over the coming months, and can't say for certain how long the whole process will take... but last time I tried to give estimates about this year's big SEO update, the project turned out to be a lot more in depth than I had thought, and I ended up having to push it back several times. So this time I won't be giving any estimates until work is closer to being complete, but I will continue doing updates here in the Monthly Newsletter, and on my Blog!! So if you're from one of those states that's mostly blank, keep checking back over the next month to see if I've added anything to your state!! And if you know of any locations I might have missed in my Haunted Database, be sure to let me know by leaving a comment here and I'll add it to my list!! And be sure to check out my most recent YouTube Video about the Top 3 Most Haunted Places in Fairhaven, Massachusetts!! I also record new episodes for my YouTube Channel and post new blogs early for all my $1+ Patreon Subscribers to enjoy before everyone else!! My next video about the Top 2 Most Haunted Places in Fall River, Massachusetts is already up, and I can't wait for you guys to see it! If you haven't checked out my Patreon Page, I have a bunch of other cool stuff on there too like blog posts, polls, videos, and more! My $5 patrons also get free copies of all my upcoming eBooks, and for $15 you get free signed copies of all my upcoming paperback books as well!! To those of you guys who do support me on Patreon, I just want to say a special THANK YOU for helping out, especially in these trying times! I work really hard to put out the amount of content I do on GhostQuest.net, and your contributions towards my hosting and production costs help out so much!! And last but not least, if you haven't checked out my book series, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: USA, be sure to click the link below!! I'll eventually be releasing a new book for each state, so be sure to keep an eye out when I get to yours!! Well, that's it for the GhostQuest.net August, 2021 newsletter! Thank you all again so much for subscribing and supporting GhostQuest.net! Have a spooky Summer! Thanks, Brian Weaver, GhostQuest.net
The following is a list of allegedly haunted locations in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in Massachusetts, Click Here.
And be sure to also check out this spooky YouTube Video I made to go along with this blog: #1 - Fairhaven High School
Coordinates: 41.643594°, -70.905382°
Location Address: 12 Huttleston Avenue, Fairhaven, Massachusetts, 02719 Fairhaven High School in Fairhaven, Massachusetts was constructed in 1905, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in January of 1981. The location is said to be haunted by a poltergeist, and students at the old school often report experiencing strange paranormal phenomena, such as cold spots, doors slamming shut by themselves, and furniture being moved or rearranged by an unseen entity. Although many claim Fairhaven High School is haunted, very few firsthand encounters of paranormal activity are currently available for reference, and the identity of the alleged poltergeist remains unknown. #2 - Millicent Library
Coordinates: 41.635685°, -70.903399°
Location Address: 45 Center Street, Fairhaven, Massachusetts, 02719 Constructed between 1891 and 1893, Millicent Library was donated to the town of Fairhaven, Massachusetts by a wealthy entrepreneur and oil tycoon named H.H. Rogers to commemorate his daughter Millicent, who died of heart failure in 1890 at the age of 17. Patrons at the old library often report witnessing the apparition of a young woman believed to be Millicent, and passersby report seeing a woman's silhouette standing in the windows late at night. Others report witnessing objects such as books and paintings moving by themselves as well as experiencing a strange presence, as if being watched by an unseen entity. Employees at Millicent Library also claim the location to be haunted by the spirit of a former custodian who died in the basement after slipping on a wet floor. Ever since, patrons have reported witnessing the man's apparition in the basement area, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied footsteps. Police officers on several occasions have also responded to motion sensor alarms in the middle of the night only to find that the location is empty. One popular urban legend claims that Millicent Rogers' remains are buried beneath the library's foundation, however town records indicate that she was in fact buried in the nearby Riverside Cemetery along with several other members of the Rogers family. #3 - Nichols House Nursing Home
Coordinates: 41.646062°, -70.908612°
Location Address: 184 Main Street, Fairhaven, Massachusetts, 02719 The Nichols House Nursing Home in Fairhaven, Massachusetts was built in 1900 by a young couple named Edward and Mary Knowles. There are several urban legends and ghost stories about the location that have been passed down by Fairhaven locals over the years, including one which claims the old house is haunted by the spirit of a former sea captain who allegedly lived there. Another common rumor claims that an elderly woman who once resided at the home died tragically after being struck by a car on the street outside, however these rumors were debunked in an article published by The Standard-Times in October of 2004, titled "Haunted Nursing Home May Be Changing Its Tune." Despite this, employees at Nichols House Nursing Home still report feeling sudden cold spots, as well as feeling a strange presence. Others have reported visiting elderly patients who appear to be talking to an unseen entity, and when asked, they claim they are talking to the spirit of an unidentified man. Nichols House Nursing Home is now owned and operated by the Royal Of Fairhaven Nursing Center. For additional information, or to see my complete list of folklore tales and haunted locations in Massachusetts, click here. If you liked this post, be sure to click like and leave a comment below, and be sure to follow GhostQuest.net on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr for more creepy content and posts! You can also subscribe to my YouTube Channel to see my future creepy videos, and be sure to say hi if you do! Subscribers to the GhostQuest.net Monthly Newsletter will also receive a free copy of my eBook, Top 5 American Monsters!! GhostQuest.net is one of the largest free online resources for paranormal investigators and enthusiasts, and it would mean so much to me if you'd consider supporting me by making a pledge on patreon!! Plus, get early access to my new blogs, YouTube videos, and more! Thanks so much for reading, and be sure to like, share, and comment below!!!
The following is a list of allegedly haunted locations in Danvers, 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!!
And be sure to also check out this spooky YouTube Video I made to go along with this blog: #1 - Danvers State Hospital
Coordinates: 42.585062°, -70.981717°
Location Address: 1101 Kirkbride Drive, Danvers, Massachusetts, 01923 Constructed in 1878 as the State Lunatic Hospital At Danvers, the Danvers State Hospital was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 and was permanently shut down in 1992. The hospital and its series of underground tunnels are said to have inspired H.P. Lovecraft's novel, Arkham Sanitarium, which later inspired Batman's Arkham Asylum. Although most of the old buildings at Danvers State Hospital were demolished in 2007, the administration building and cemetery remain. The remainder of the 77-acre campus was redesigned as the Bradlee Danvers Apartments, which are rumored by many to be haunted. Urban explorers who have entered the old administration building report witnessing the spirits of former mental patients who were abused and neglected by caretakers, and subjected to inhumane medical procedures such as electroshock therapy and lobotomies. In its later years Danvers State Hospital began to admit criminally insane patients and became heavily overcrowded, which helped to further the atmosphere of abuse, neglect, and violence. Residents living at the newly constructed Bradlee Danvers Apartments report witnessing mysterious orbs and flashing lights coming from the abandoned administration building late at night, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied voices, screams, and moaning. Others often report feeling a strange presence, as if being watched by an unseen entity. #2 - Endicott Family Cemetery
Coordinates: 42.554783°, -70.930696°
Location Address: 25-55 Clinton Avenue, Danvers, Massachusetts, 01923 Established during the 1840's as a private family burial ground, the Endicott Family Cemetery in Danvers, Massachusetts is said to be haunted by three members of the Endicott family; a woman named Margaret, and her two sons, Jeremy and Alex. Paranormal investigators at the old cemetery report witnessing the three forlorn spirits dressed in old clothing from the 1800's, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as unexplained cold spots and drops in temperature, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Over the years the Endicott Family Cemetery was abandoned and fell into a state of neglect and disrepair. One popular belief among locals is that the three spirits remain at the cemetery to protect their final resting places from vandalism, with many also noting that the headstones of Margaret, Jeremy, and Alex are some of the only burial sites that haven't been vandalized. #3 - Peabody Institute Library
Coordinates: 42.561625°, -70.940961°
Location Address: 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, Massachusetts, 01923 The Peabody Institute Library was constructed in 1891 and has served as the Danvers town library ever since. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997, and is said by many to be haunted by the spirit of an elderly man. Guests on the library's 3rd Floor often report witnessing the man's apparition, as well as feeling a strange presence, as if being watched by an unseen entity. Others have even reported being "shooshed" by a disembodied voice. Although many patrons at the Peabody Institute Library have reported encountering the old man's spirit over the years, his identity and the reason for his presence remain unknown. For additional information, or to see my complete list of folklore tales 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!! If you liked this post, be sure to click like and leave a comment below, and be sure to follow GhostQuest.net on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr for more creepy content and posts! You can also subscribe to my YouTube Channel to see my future creepy videos, and be sure to say hi if you do! Subscribers to the GhostQuest.net Monthly Newsletter will also receive a free copy of my eBook, Top 5 American Monsters!! GhostQuest.net is one of the largest free online resources for paranormal investigators and enthusiasts, and it would mean so much to me if you'd consider supporting me by making a pledge on patreon! Once I reach 25 patrons, I'll begin doing a monthly giveaway, where you can win awesome prizes like gift cards, event tickets, equipment, apparel, and more!! Plus, get early access to my new blogs, YouTube videos, and more! Thanks so much for reading, and be sure to like, share, and comment below!!!
 Whether you’re a believer or not, going ghost-hunting can be a thrilling experience. Aside from being able to see eerie structures, it’s also a great way to witness surreal pieces of history, especially if you’re going to abandoned parks or centuries-old houses. As such, you’ll definitely want to bring the right gear so you can document your journey (and hopefully catch a few supernatural recordings). So, here are some things to pack for your paranormal photography and ghost-hunting adventure!! Camera With Night VisionWhile paranormal activity can happen at any time, many prefer investigating at night since there are fewer people, and less light and noise pollution. So, if you’re going ghost hunting in the evening, you’ll need a camera with night vision, as it can capture clear footage even in complete darkness. Some popular everyday cameras, like the Canon EOS R6, are already built for amazing nighttime shots and can operate in very low-light settings. But if you really want a camera designed specifically for nighttime adventures, the Hawke Sport Optics Nite-Eye 2000 Monocular has a built-in infrared illuminator that lets you see up to 200m in total darkness. It can certainly be worth the investment if you want to make paranormal photography a serious hobby. Infrared ThermometerOne of the most common ways to detect the presence of a ghost is if there's a noticeable, sometimes drastic drop in air temperature. This is because ghosts are believed to pull the energy from the environment in order to manifest physically. Another theory is that ghosts go through dimensional gateways, which causes the air pressure to change, thus causing temperature drops. To check, you can use Kaiser’s Digital Thermometer with Probe, which has High/Low limits and sets off an alarm — so you don’t need to keep looking at it to keep track of the temperature. Doing a baseline sweep of the room or getting the average temperature of a place can help determine if a sudden temperature drop can be attributed to a spirit rather than just a cold draft. Audio RecorderSometimes, ghosts don’t manifest themselves visually; people also report hearing voices and other sounds, usually at the edge of human perception. An audio recorder can let you pick up EVPs, or electronic voice phenomena, which can be the sounds of spirits trying to communicate. The Olympus VN-541PC Digital Voice Recorder is a great option as it can detect ultra-low- and high frequency sounds, down from 40Hz up to 13000kHz. These are sounds that humans can’t hear. Aside from simply hoping to pick up EVPs, you can do a structured EVP session, which is essentially a "question-and-answer" session with ghosts. Spirit BoxA ghost box or spirit box is essentially a modified AM/FM radio that scans the band making white noise, and clears the air to help enable spirits to communicate with the user. In this regard, the P-SB11 can sweep radio frequencies faster than other ghost boxes, and many believe this provides the energy that spirits need for communication. When using a ghost box, you can also keep your audio recorder beside it so you can listen to anything you catch later on. EMF RecorderEMF, or electromagnetic field, is what many consider a signature of the paranormal. Previously, we talked about how ghosts need energy to manifest themselves, and EMF is thought to be the by-product of energy consumption. There are reliable EMF detector apps that you can download if you don’t want to buy an actual gadget. For instance, the Ultimate EMF Detector detects EMFs and their sources, and even lets you record them. Take note that EMF can also come from appliances and cell phones. On the other hand, having a big EMF reading with no obvious source means you could be dealing with the supernatural.
Thanks for reading my blog folks, I hope this provides some helpful information for those of you in the community who are new to ghost hunting!! And I know I always say this, but please be safe, and make sure to read this SAFETY DISCLAIMER before visiting any allegedly haunted locations. Happy Hunting!! Brian Weaver, GhostQuest.net  Hey everyone! It's already July, which means it's finally officially summer time!! It's been scorchin' hot here the last several days, and I personally am ready for autumn to finally be here!! For those of you who are just recently becoming part of the community - welcome aboard, and thank you for subscribing to my newsletter! I'm Brian Weaver and I run GhostQuest.net, one of the internet's largest online databases and resources for paranormal researchers, investigators, legend trippers, history nerds, and folklore enthusiasts. If you haven't received your FREE copy of my eBook, Top 5 American Monsters, you can click the link here to download it as a special gift just for signing up for this newsletter! For those of you reading this on my Blog, sorry!! The free eBook is only available for subscribers to the GhostQuest.net Monthly Newsletter... but you can still Sign Up Here to receive a free copy, or get the eBook on Amazon for just $0.99!! News & UpdatesFirst off, I just want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone reading this email, and everyone who takes the time to share my posts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! As you know, I do all of the writing, research, web development, video editing, and content creation for GhostQuest.net myself, and I appreciate your support so much!! So what's new at GhostQuest.net this month? My work has officially begun on the Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: California, which now has dozens of new entries!! When I begin working on a new state, I start alphabetically, and am excited to announce that the entire "A" section of California is now finished!! You can check out all my writing for free at GhostQuest.net by clicking the link Here, or the map below. These writings will also be published into a book later by the same name, so keep an eye out for that if you love to read!! I also have three other books currently available on Amazon in eBook and Paperback; The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: Massachusetts, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: Michigan, and The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: New York. I'd love it if you'd check out my books, and consider leaving me a review on Amazon! It helps me out so much!!! And be sure to check out my most recent YouTube Video about the Top 4 Most Haunted Places in Bridgewater, Massachusetts!!! I also record episodes for my YouTube Channel early for all my $1+ Patreon Subscribers to enjoy before everyone else!! My next video about the Top 3 Most Haunted Locations in Beverly, Massachusetts is already up, and I can't wait for you guys to see it! If you haven't checked out my Patreon Page, I have a bunch of other cool stuff on there too like blog posts, polls, videos, and more! Once I hit 20 subscribers I'll begin doing monthly contests and giveaways where you can win cool stuff like books, tee shirts, event tickets, and other merchandise! My $5 patrons also get free copies of all my upcoming eBooks, and for $10 you get free signed copies of all my upcoming paperback books as well!! To those of you guys who do support me on Patreon (all 5 of you!!) I just want to say a special THANK YOU for helping out, especially in these trying times! I work really hard to put out the amount of content I do on GhostQuest.net, and your contributions towards my hosting and production costs help out so much!! And last but not least, if you haven't checked out my book series, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: USA, be sure to click the link below!! I'll eventually be releasing a new book for each state, so be sure to keep an eye out for when I get to yours!!  Well, that's it for the GhostQuest.net July, 2021 newsletter! Thank you all again so much for subscribing and supporting GhostQuest.net! Have a spooky Summer! Thanks, Brian Weaver, GhostQuest.net  Hey everyone! It's already June, which means it's almost summer time! But some of us over here in the GhostQuest.net community already have our eyes on spooky season, which is just around the corner... For those of you who are just recently becoming part of the community - welcome aboard, and thank you for subscribing to my newsletter! I'm Brian Weaver and I run GhostQuest.net, one of the internet's largest online databases and resources for paranormal researchers, investigators, legend trippers, history nerds, and folklore enthusiasts. If you haven't received your FREE copy of my eBook, Top 5 American Monsters, you can click the link Here to download it as a special gift just for signing up for this newsletter! For those of you reading this on my blog, sorry!! The free eBook is only for subscribers to the GhostQuest.net Monthly Newsletter... but you can still Click Here to sign up, and get your free copy!! News & UpdatesFirst off, I just want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone reading this email, and everyone who takes the time to share my posts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! As you know, I do all of the writing, research, web development, video editing, and content creation for GhostQuest.net myself, and I appreciate your support so much!! So what's new at GhostQuest.net this month? I know I mentioned this in my last newsletter, but I'm finally finished with the massive update to my list of haunted locations and paranormal hotspots I've been working on for almost four months, which brings the total number of locations listed in the USA from just under 5,000, to just over 12,500 after the update!! That averages out to around 254 haunted locations per state, which means now is a great time to check out my map of haunted locations near you!! Just click the map below!! And another exciting announcement that I forgot in my last update!! Back in April, GhostQuest.net celebrated 5 years of delivering awesome, spooky content!! I'll be honest, when I first started all this I had no idea how far I'd get in documenting all of these amazing, spooky locations, and how many awesome friends I'd make along the way!! Looking back on how far I've come with GhostQuest.net over these last few years is truly humbling for me, and I can't wait to see what the next five have in store! So thank you all again so much for hanging in there while I slowly bring GhostQuest.net online, and hanging on while I continue working to make my webpage one of the best paranormal resources on the web!! Since finishing my huge update, I've also begun working on my list of ghost stories and haunted locations in California!! Over the last few years I've had a number of requests to begin work on my page for haunted California, but always felt too intimidated... in addition to having a geography and history I'm not entirely familiar with, California is also arguably the most haunted state in America!! In my recent update I documented over 1,200 haunted locations just in the state of California - more than any other state I've come across so far!! But people kept asking, and I felt I should give it a try!!! I've only been working on California for a short time, but I've already written about haunted Disneyland, and a number of other historic haunted locations. Check it out by clicking Here!! And be sure to check out my most recent YouTube Video about the Top 4 Most Haunted Places in Bridgewater, Massachusetts!!! I also record episodes for my YouTube Channel early for all my $1+ Patreon Subscribers to enjoy before everyone else!! My next video about the Top 3 Most Haunted Locations in Danvers, Massachusetts is already up, and I can't wait for you guys to see it! If you haven't checked out my Patreon Page, I have a bunch of other cool stuff on there too like blog posts, polls, videos, and more! Once I hit 20 subscribers I'll begin doing monthly contests and giveaways where you can win cool stuff like books, tee shirts, event tickets, and other merchandise! My $5 patrons also get free copies of all my upcoming eBooks, and for $10 you get free signed copies of all my upcoming paperback books as well!! To those of you guys who do support me on Patreon (all 5 of you!!) I just want to say a special THANK YOU for helping out, especially in these trying times! I work really hard to put out the amount of content I do on GhostQuest.net, and your contributions towards my hosting and production costs help out so much!! And last but not least, if you haven't checked out my book series, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: USA, be sure to click the link below!! I'll eventually be releasing a book for each state, so be sure to keep an eye out for when I get to yours!!  Well, that's it for the GhostQuest.net June, 2021 newsletter! Thank you all again so much for subscribing and supporting GhostQuest.net! Have a spooky Summer! Thanks, Brian Weaver, GhostQuest.net
The following is a list of allegedly haunted locations in Bridgewater, 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!!
And be sure to also check out this spooky YouTube Video I made to go along with this blog: #1 - Bridgewater State University
Coordinates: 41.987155°, -70.965071°
Location Address: 131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, Massachusetts, 02324 Bridgewater State University in Bridgewater, Massachusetts was founded in 1840 as the Bridgewater Normal School, and many of the old buildings on campus are rumored to be haunted. The Campus Center Auditorium is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man named George, whose apparition is seen by students playing different instruments in the orchestra pit late at night. Shea-Durgin Hall is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman who was strangled to death in Room 208 by a jealous boyfriend after it was discovered she was having an affair. In addition to witnessing the young woman's apparition, residents at Shea-Durgin Hall report experiencing a variety of poltergeist activity, such as lights flickering, and objects being moved or thrown by an unseen entity. Tillinghast Hall is also said to be haunted by the spirit of a former headmistress who died after falling from the building's rooftop. Students at Bridgewater State University have reported experiencing paranormal activity throughout its campus dating back to the late 1800's. #2 - Camp Titicut Reservation
Coordinates: 41.931820°, -70.999631°
Location Address: 190 Beech Street, Bridgewater, Massachusetts, 02324 Camp Titicut Reservation in Bridgewater, Massachusetts was first settled by Native Americans during the 1500's, and was used as a boy's summer camp starting in the 1930's. In 1946 the site was excavated by the Massachusetts Archaeological Society, which uncovered numerous Native American burial sites, as well as over 6,000 other tribal artifacts and relics. Hikers at Camp Titicut report witnessing the apparitions of former tribesmen and women, as well as the spirit of a young boy who drowned in a nearby lake while camping. Others report feeling sudden cold spots, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity in the woods. One popular urban legend claims that King Phillip was executed at Camp Titicut, however these claims have been debunked as being historically inaccurate. Despite that, some still claim to encounter the forlorn spirit of King Phillip wandering the woods late at night. #3 - Lake Nippenicket
Coordinates: 41.968345°, -71.040255°
Location Address: Lakeside Drive, Bridgewater, Massachusetts, 02324 Sometimes referred to as simply "The Nip," Lake Nippenicket in Bridgewater, Massachusetts is said to be haunted by the spirit of an elderly man who drowned while fishing. The man's apparition is often seen by swimmers at night paddling a small boat before disappearing into the night. Unfortunately, very little additional information is available regarding this allegedly haunted location. #4 - William H. McElwain School
Coordinates: 41.995442°, -70.981405°
Location Address: 250 Main Street, Bridgewater, Massachusetts, 02324 The William H. McElwain School in Bridgewater, Massachusetts was constructed in 1912 and served as a public school until 1997. The location is rumored to be haunted by the spirit of a former student whose ghost remains at the school for unknown reasons. Former students at William H. McElwain School have reported encountering the young boy's apparition in one of the bathrooms, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as faucets turning on and off by themselves, and stall doors being pushed open or shut unexpectedly. Urban explorers and paranormal investigators at the school report feeling the presence of an unseen entity, or experiencing feelings of being watched. The William H. McElwain School was added to the National Register of Historic Places in January of 2013. For additional information, or to see my complete list of folklore tales 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!! If you liked this post, be sure to click like and leave a comment below, and be sure to follow GhostQuest.net on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr for more creepy content and posts! You can also subscribe to my YouTube Channel to see my future creepy videos, and be sure to say hi if you do! Subscribers to the GhostQuest.net Monthly Newsletter will also receive a free copy of my eBook, Top 5 American Monsters!! GhostQuest.net is one of the largest free online resources for paranormal investigators and enthusiasts, and it would mean so much to me if you'd consider supporting me by making a pledge on patreon! Once I reach 25 patrons, I'll begin doing a monthly giveaway, where you can win awesome prizes like gift cards, event tickets, equipment, apparel, and more!! Plus, get early access to my new blogs, YouTube videos, and more! Thanks so much for reading, and be sure to like, share, and comment below if you liked this post!!!
 Hey everyone! It's already May 1st, which means we're through the winter, and summer is approaching fast! It's been awhile since my last newsletter, and I hope this year is going better than last year for everyone so far!! I can't believe how fast 2021 is just flying by! For those of you who are just recently becoming part of the community - welcome aboard, and thank you for subscribing to my newsletter! I'm Brian Weaver and I run GhostQuest.net, one of the internet's largest online databases and resources for paranormal researchers, investigators, legend trippers, history nerds, and folklore enthusiasts. If you haven't received your FREE copy of my eBook, Top 5 American Monsters, you can click the link here to download it as a special gift just for signing up for this newsletter! For those of you reading this on my blog, sorry!! The eBook is only for subscribers, but you can sign up for the GhostQuest.net Monthly Newsletter by clicking here. News & UpdatesFirst off, I just want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone reading this email, and everyone who takes the time to share my posts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! As you know, I do all of the writing, research, web development, video editing, and content creation for GhostQuest.net myself, and I appreciate your support so much!! I know it's been awhile since my last newsletter, and as those of you who follow along with my social media accounts know, it's because I've spent the last four months nonstop running a massive update on GhostQuest.net - and as of last week, those updates are finally finished!!! So what's new, you might ask? Most notably, the number of allegedly haunted locations listed on GhostQuest.net has jumped from 4,969 to a total of 12,689. That's an increase of over 7,700 haunted locations added to my database, which averages out to 254 haunted locations in each state!! This may officially make GhostQuest.net the largest online database for haunted locations in the United States, and I'm so proud of the way things are shaping up!! Additionally as I was going through each page, I decided to make some coding changes which should see improvements in site performance and loading speed, as well as making certain parts of the site look a bit tidier and more uniform. These changes have also improved the way GhostQuest.net is found by Google and has effectively doubled my traffic over the last few months, which is also really exciting!! So, have you checked your state page in the last few weeks since my big update? Have you noticed any new haunted locations that weren't listed previously, or know one I may have forgotten? Reply to this email and let me know!! I also released a new YouTube Video about The Wendigo, which is the last video of my Top 5 American Monsters series. Click below to learn more about the fearsome Wendigo, and hear the stories of Swift Runner, who murdered his wife and children while allegedly possessed by the spirit of a Wendigo, and Jack Fiddler, who claims to have killed dozens of Wendigos before his death. I also record episodes for my YouTube Channel early for all my $1+ Patreon Subscribers to enjoy before everyone else!! My next video about the Top 3 Most Haunted Locations in Beverly, Massachusetts is already up, and I can't wait for you guys to see it! If you haven't checked out my Patreon Page, I have a bunch of other cool stuff on there too like blog posts, polls, videos, and more! Once I hit 20 subscribers I'll begin doing monthly contests and giveaways where you can win cool stuff like books, tee shirts, event tickets, and other merchandise! My $5 patrons also get free copies of all my upcoming eBooks, and for $10 you get free signed copies of all my upcoming paperback books as well!! To those of you guys who do support me on Patreon (all 5 of you!!) I just want to say a special THANK YOU for helping out, especially in these trying times! I work really hard to put out the amount of content I do on GhostQuest.net, and your contributions towards my hosting and production costs help out so much!! Well, that's it for the GhostQuest.net May, 2021 newsletter! Thank you all again so much for subscribing and supporting GhostQuest.net! Have a spooky May! Brian Weaver, GhostQuest.net 
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And if you like this story, be sure to check out this creepy YouTube Video I made to go along with it!!
In Native American folklore, the wendigo is described as a supernatural, flesh eating monster, or sometimes as an evil spirit that possesses men and women to feed on human flesh. Roughly translated, the word wendigo means “the evil spirit that devours mankind.” Some believe a human can become a wendigo by being possessed by the spirit of one, causing them to commit acts of murder and cannibalism, whereas others believe a person slowly becomes a wendigo by indulging in cannibalism of their own free will. In some folklore, the wendigo is able to shapeshift to assume the form of a human that it’s cannibalized and can mimic voices and other sounds to lure unsuspecting men and women into its lair, which is filled with the bones and carcasses of its previous victims. Wendigos are described as being tall and human-like in appearance, with some allegedly standing up to 15 feet tall, with gaunt, disfigured, skeletal features, and dark, sunken eyes. They are described as being lanky and having supernatural speed and hunting abilities, with sharp claws and fangs. They appear to be driven mad by the urge to consume human flesh, and their hunger can never be sated. It’s said that over time the wendigo’s appearance becomes more and more fearsome as the possessed individual is stripped of their humanity. Alleged encounters with the wendigo have been reported throughout North America dating back hundreds of years before the arrival of European settlers, and continue to present day. Many doctors during the early colonization of America believed that the wendigo was real, with some even going so far as diagnosing criminals who committed acts of cannibalism with a rare condition called Wendigo Psychosis.
One famous case of alleged Wendigo Psychosis was reported in 1878, when a Native American trapper from Alberta, Canada named Swift Runner claimed to be possessed by the spirit of a wendigo. During the winter Swift Runner, his wife, and their five children were living in a cabin in the woods, trapping animals and hunting for food. The cabin was located just 25 miles from the nearest village.
According to historical documents, when Swift Runner returned to the village the next spring, he was alone. When people began to ask what happened to his wife and family, he replied that they had become trapped in the cabin over the winter by snow and tragically died of starvation. When authorities went to investigate the cabin, they found a gruesome scene inside. Swift Runner’s deceased wife and children appeared to have been murdered, and their remains devoured. Due to the relatively close proximity of the cabin to town, it was concluded that Swift Runner’s cannibalism was not a last resort to avoid starvation, and many believed he had become possessed by the spirit of a wendigo. Swift Runner confessed to the killings, and was later executed at nearby Fort Saskatchewan.
Another alleged case of Wendigo Psychosis occurred in 1907, when a Native American medicine man named Jack Fiddler, who claimed to have killed 14 wendigos over the course of his lifetime, was arrested for homicide. At the age of 87, Jack Fiddler confessed to murdering an elderly tribeswoman because he believed that she had been possessed by a wendigo spirit. According to Jack, the woman was on the verge of fully transforming into a wendigo, and he had no choice but to kill her before she became a threat.
Jack Fiddler was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison, however he chose to end his life instead and committed suicide shortly after. In recent years the wendigo has made its way into pop culture as a horror icon, with many Hollywood movies and television shows featuring creatures with similar characteristics and lore. Due to new technology like trail cameras, cellphone cameras, drones, and the internet, more and more sightings are allegedly taking place as well, with most originating in rural, wooded areas. Whether the wendigo exists as a real supernatural creature, or is just an old fairytale to discourage men and women from the horrors of cannibalism, one can never be too careful in the woods.
The following is a list of allegedly haunted colleges and universities in New York, USA. Be sure to leave me a comment and let me know which location you think is the creepiest! To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in New York, Click Here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: New York, available on Amazon!!
And be sure to also check out this spooky YouTube Video I made to go along with this blog: #1 - Bard College
Coordinates: 42.018645°, -73.910096°
Location Address: Blithewood Avenue, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, 12504 Founded in 1860, Bard College is a private liberal arts college in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York. The Blithewood Mansion was constructed in 1900 by Captain Andrew C. Zabriski, and is said to be haunted by the spirit of one of his four daughters who died after falling from an upstairs window while staying in the Zabriski's New York City apartment. Ever since, students have reported encountering the spirit of a woman believed to be Captain Zabriski's deceased daughter, as well as feeling unexplained cold spots and drops in temperature. The Blithewood Mansion was incorporated as part of Bard College in 1951 as part of the Levy Economics Institute. #2 - Bennett College & School For Women
Coordinates: 41.776402°, -73.699343°
Location Address: 79 Bennett Common Way, Millbrook, New York, 12545 Bennett College & School For Women in Millbrook, New York was constructed in 1890 as a hotel and resort, and became Bennett School for Women in 1907. It was closed in 1978, and has been vacant ever since. The main building on campus, called Halcyon Hall, is said to be haunted by the spirits of several former students and faculty members who remain at the school for unknown reasons. Urban explorers report witnessing apparitions, as well as experiencing other paranormal activity, such as hearing disembodied voices and footsteps, and witnessing doors being slammed shut by an unseen entity. Others report feeling sudden cold spots, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity, and many also claim that a strange force exists that tries to prevent explorers from entering the basement and attic area. #3 - Canisius College
Coordinates: 42.927339°, -78.853113°
Location Address: 2001 Main Street, Buffalo, New York, 14208 Canisius College in Buffalo, New York was founded in 1870 by members of a Jesuit order called The Society of Jesus. In Christ the King Chapel it's said that disembodied voices are heard coming from empty areas, and members of the church report witnessing the apparition of an elderly man in the basement. Many students in Frisch Hall claim that the 5th floor is haunted by the spirit of a former student who committed suicide, and others in Lyon hall report encountering the spirit of a former nun, whose apparition is seen wandering the hallways at night. #4 - Concordia College
Coordinates: 40.942677°, -73.822148°
Location Address: 171 White Plains Road, Bronxville, New York, 10708 Constructed in 1909, students at Concordia College in Bronxville, New York report encountering apparitions and experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena in Bohm Hall, Feth Hall, Rippe Hall, and Sieker Hall. Sieker Hall is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former student who died of pneumonia, and Rippe Hall is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young girl who once lived on the property before Concordia College was established. Many students have reported witnessing apparitions in these locations, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as unexplained cold spots, lights flickering, doors opening and closing by themselves, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. #5 - Daemen College
Coordinates: 42.964723°, -78.789442°
Location Address: 4380 Main Street, Amherst, New York, 14226 Daemen College in Amherst, New York was established in 1847 by a Catholic charity group called the Sisters of St. Frances of Penance. Curtis Hall is said to be haunted by the spirits of two brothers who committed suicide while living in an old farmhouse that once occupied the location. Although these claims are unable to be validated, students and faculty members at Curtis Hall report hearing strange disembodied voices and footsteps, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity. #6 - Dutchess Community College
Coordinates: 41.722218°, -73.906790°
Location Address: 53 Pendell Road, Poughkeepsie, New York, 12601 Bowne Hall at Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie, New York was constructed in 1913 as Nettie Bowne Tuberculosis Hospital. It is said to be haunted by the spirits of former patients who died painful deaths from tuberculosis and other diseases. Students at Bowne Hall report witnessing apparitions, as well as experiencing other paranormal activity, such as lights turning on and off by themselves, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Some paranormal investigators at this location have also reported capturing voices and other unexplained sounds on cameras and voice recorders. #7 - D'Youville College
Coordinates: 42.902589°, -78.890939°
Location Address: 320 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, New York, 14201 D'Youville College in Buffalo, New York was originally constructed in 1874 as the Holy Angels Academy. Students at the Koessler Administration building report witnessing apparitions, and hearing disembodied footsteps, voices, and the sounds of children playing. The spirit of a young woman is also seen on the 3rd and 4th floor, and employees working in the old building late at night report experiencing a variety of other unexplained paranormal activity, such as lights flickering, disembodied voices, footsteps, and doors opening or closing by themselves. Although many witnesses have come forward with claims of encountering ghostly entities at D'Youville College, the reason for their presence is unknown. #8 - Elmira College
Coordinates: 42.096782°, -76.815370°
Location Address: 1 Park Place, Elmira, New York, 14901 Elmira College in Elmira, New York was founded in 1855 as an all-women's college. Tompkins Hall, which was constructed in 1926, is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former student named Mary, who allegedly died in some type of tragic accident on the 4th floor. Students residing in Tompkins Hall report witnessing Mary's apparition at night, most often in the reflections of windows and mirrors, and others report hearing disembodied voices in the empty hallways and bathrooms late at night. Students and faculty members in Cowles Hall also report hearing disembodied voices and witnessing strange glowing orbs at night, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity. #9 - Fordham University
Location Address: Lincoln Center Campus, Rose Hill Campus & Westchester Campus, The Bronx, New York, 10458
Fordham University in The Bronx, New York was founded in 1841 by the Catholic Diocese of New York, and is renowned for being the oldest university in the northeastern United States. Students report witnessing apparitions and experiencing other unexplained paranormal activity in the Administration Office, Collins Auditorium, Finlay Hall, Hughes Hall, Keating Hall, Martyr's Court, and O'Hare Hall. There are believed to be dozens of different spirits that haunt the campus, which was constructed over the site of an old hospital. A series of underground tunnels were once used to connect different areas of the hospital, and students visiting these underground areas report feeling the presence of an unseen entity, as well as feelings of extreme fear and nausea. Keating Hall is said to be the most active location on campus due to the fact that it was allegedly built over the hospital's morgue. Students at Keating Hall report witnessing unidentified apparitions and shadow figures, especially in the basement area, and many have also claimed to witness chairs and other objects being thrown around by an unseen entity. Other paranormal activity has been reported throughout Fordham University's 85-acre campus, such as cold spots, apparitions, and disembodied voices. #10 - Hobart & William Smith Colleges
Coordinates: 42.859499°, -76.985275°
Location Address: 300 Pulteney Street, Geneva, New York, 14456 Hobart & William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York were established in 1797 as the Geneva Academy. The academy later became Hobart College For Men, and in 1943 was combined with the William Smith College For Women. Students in Hirshon Hall often report experiencing unexplained paranormal activity in Room 304, such as disembodied voices and scratching sounds, and objects being moved or thrown by an unseen entity. Many have also reported witnessing ghostly apparitions reflected in windows and mirrors when the room is otherwise empty. In nearby Smith Hall, students report hearing the disembodied footsteps of someone walking around on the roof, as well as witnessing a shadowy figure walking a dog. #11 - Keuka College
Coordinates: 42.615151°, -77.090541°
Location Address: 141 Central Avenue, Keuka Park, New York, 14478 Keuka College in Keuka Park, New York was founded in 1890 by a man named George Harvey Ball, who passed away in 1907 and whose apparition is said to haunt Ball Hall. Students at Ball Hall report witnessing Mr. Ball's apparition throughout the building, accompanied by the phantom scent of strong cologne. Others report feeling a strange presence, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as hearing disembodied voices, and witnessing electronic devices such as flashlights and televisions turning on and off by themselves. #12 - Marist College
Coordinates: 41.722456°, -73.934120°
Location Address: 3399 North Road, Poughkeepsie, New York, 12601 Students at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York claim that Sheahan Hall is haunted by the spirit of a former student named Shelley Sperling, who was killed by her jealous ex-boyfriend on February 18, 1975. According to police reports, Ms. Sperling was shot while running away from a young man named Louis Acevedo, who was emotionally distraught after their recent breakup. Students at Sheahan Hall often report encountering Shelley Sperling's apparition, as well as witnessing doors opening and closing by themselves, and objects being moved or thrown across the room by an unseen entity. Others report feeling sudden cold spots or drops in temperature, as well as experiencing unexplained issues with electronic devices, such as flashlight batteries being drained, or televisions and radios turning on and off by themselves. #13 - Medaille College
Coordinates: 42.928608°, -78.855954°
Location Address: 18 Agassiz Circle, Buffalo, New York, 14214 Established in 1875 by the Sisters of St. Joseph as Mount St. Joseph Teachers College, Medaille College in Buffalo, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a boy who committed suicide for unknown reasons, as well as other unidentified apparitions and shadow figures. One former student named Hannah once reported having a series of dreams about the dead boy after using a Ouija board at a party. According to Hannah, the boy was hanging from the ceiling and explained that he had committed suicide due to repeated incidents of abuse by a former nun. Other student over the years have also reported witnessing the apparitions of former students sitting in empty classrooms, as well as experiencing other strange paranormal occurrences, such as disembodied voices, cold spots, or feelings of being watched by an unseen entity. #14 - Sage College of Albany
Coordinates: 42.65155°, -73.783589°
Location Address: 140 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, New York, 12208 Built over the site of an old orphanage, Sage College of Albany is said to be haunted by the spirits of a number of orphans who were allegedly abused and neglected by caretakers. According to legend several young boys died from the abuse, and were buried in unmarked graves. Their bodies were not discovered until after the Sage College of Albany began construction in 1949. Ever since, students at Sage College have reported witnessing the apparitions of several young children, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and whispers, and the sounds of children playing. #15 - State University of New York, Albany
Coordinates: 42.648300°, -73.750505°
Location Address: State University Plaza, Albany, New York, 12246 Founded in 1844 as the New York State Normal School, the State University of New York (also known as SUNY Albany, or just SUNY) is a public research university in Albany, New York. Many students have reported feeling a strange presence in their dorm rooms in Mohican Hall, and experiencing objects such as books being thrown or dropped by an unseen entity, while other students report encountering strange apparitions that pace around the hallways seemingly unaware that people are present. #16 - State University of New York, Geneseo
Coordinates: 42.796007°, -77.823863°
Location Address: 1 College Circle, Geneseo, New York, 14454 Students at the State University of New York in Geneseo, New York report witnessing the apparition of a young boy who was accidentally killed during the construction of Blake Hall. Students and faculty members have reported witnessing the boy's apparition in both Blake and Stuben Hall, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal activity, such as disembodied voices, laughter, and cold spots. In 1985, a famous photograph was taken in Erie Hall which allegedly shows the spirit of a poltergeist named Tommy. For weeks, the poltergeist allegedly haunted the C2D1 dorm room, and a priest was called in to exorcise the location, which allegedly halted the paranormal activity for a short period. The photograph later became known as The C2D1 Ghost, and has been the subject of several books and documentaries, including an autobiography by one of the students who experienced the event, called Surviving Evidence: Memoir of An Extreme Haunting Survivor. #17 - State University of New York, Potsdam
Coordinates: 44.661529°, -74.973372°
Location Address: 44 Pierrepont Avenue, Potsdam, New York, 13676 The State University of New York (SUNY) in Potsdam was established in 1816, and is one of the oldest universities in the United States. Satterlee Hall is said to be haunted by the spirit of SUNY Potsdam's first dean, Dr. Howard Satterlee, whose apparition is most often seen by students on the building's third floor. Students in Knowles Hall also report encountering several unidentified apparitions, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as sudden cold spots, doors opening and closing by themselves, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity, especially in the basement. #18 - St. Bonaventure University
Coordinates: 42.079808°, -78.484648°
Location Address: 3261 W. State Street, Saint Bonaventure, New York, 14778 Students at St. Bonaventure University in St. Bonaventure, New York report encountering spirits and experiencing paranormal phenomena in Francis Hall, De La Roche Hall, and Devereux Hall. De La Roche Hall is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former student who was killed in a fire, and whose apparition is often seen by students on the third floor. Students at Francis Hall also report witnessing the apparitions of a group of former monks who once resided at the location when it was used as a seminary for Catholic priests. A group of students in the 1960's once allegedly attempted to summon a demon in Devereux Hall, and according to legend, evil spirits now haunt the location. Residents also report witnessing the apparition of a former World War I veteran, who haunts the location for unknown reasons. #19 - St. Lawrence University
Coordinates: 44.590702°, -75.165922°
Location Address: 1 Lincoln Street, Canton, New York, 13617 Founded in 1856, St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman named Florence, whose apparition is often seen by students in an area known as The Hub. Students over the years have also reported feeling the presence of an unseen entity, and experiencing other strange paranormal occurrences, such as hearing disembodied voices and footsteps in empty parts of the building. Despite many who claim to have encountered Florence's ghost over the years, the reason for her presence is unknown. #20 - The College of St. Rose
Coordinates: 42.663638°, -73.785442°
Location Address: 432 Western Avenue, Albany, New York, 12203 The College of St. Rose in Albany, New York was founded in 1920 by the Sisters of St. Joseph. Several buildings on campus are said to be haunted by the spirits of former students and faculty members. Many who have attended the college have reported encountering shadow figures and apparitions, as well as hearing disembodied footsteps at night. Others report encountering the spirit of a former priest whose name and identity are unknown. #21 - Union College
Coordinates: 42.819302°, -73.928981°
Location Address: 897 Union Street, Schenectady, New York, 12308 Founded in 1795, Union College is a private liberal arts college in Schenectady, New York. The wooded area of campus known as Jackson's Garden is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman named Alice Van der Veer, who was allegedly burnt alive in 1672 after she was discovered having relations with a young suitor before marriage, which her father had strictly forbidden. Students near Jackson's Garden have reported encountering Alice's spirit late at night, allegedly still searching for her lost lover. In May of 1946 an article about Alice Van der Veer was published in the New York Folklore Quarterly, titled "The Union College Ghost," and in October of 1957 the story was made internationally famous when Life magazine published a Halloween spread about the Union College haunting, called "By Moonlight Burned." #22 - Wagner College
Coordinates: 40.614980°, -74.094405°
Location Address: 1 Campus Road, Staten Island, New York, 10301 Cunard Hall at Wagner College in Staten Island, New York was constructed in 1852 as a residential estate by the Cunard Family, and is now used as an administration building at Wagner College. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man who committed suicide in 1890 by jumping from a second story window. Students report witnessing the man's apparition at night, as well as hearing the disembodied sounds of a woman's voice. For additional information, or to see my complete list of folklore tales and haunted locations in New York, click here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: New York, available on Amazon!! If you liked this post, be sure to click like and leave a comment below, and be sure to follow GhostQuest.net on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr for more creepy content and posts! You can also subscribe to my YouTube Channel to see my future creepy videos, and be sure to say hi if you do! Subscribers to the GhostQuest.net Monthly Newsletter will also receive a free copy of my eBook, Top 5 American Monsters!! GhostQuest.net is one of the largest free online resources for paranormal investigators and enthusiasts, and it would mean so much to me if you'd consider supporting me by making a pledge on patreon! Once I reach 25 patrons, I'll begin doing a monthly giveaway, where you can win awesome prizes like gift cards, event tickets, equipment, apparel, and more!! Patreon subscribers also get a special shoutout on all my new blog posts and youtube videos, plus, get early access to my new blogs, YouTube videos, and more! Thanks so much for reading, and be sure to like, share, and comment below!!! And a special Thank You to my Patreon supporters who help cover the costs of hosting GhostQuest.net: Deborah Nelson, Donna Ezrol, Jes, and Melissa Drewry!! Your support means so much to me!!
 Hey everyone! It's February already, which means we're already through the first full month of 2021! I hope this year is going better than last year so far for everyone, and I hope everyone had a great (and safe) New Year despite everything going on in the world right now. Here in New England, the trees are still bare, the sun sets early, and spooky season is still in full swing for some of us!! For those of you who are just recently becoming part of the community - welcome aboard, and thank you for subscribing to my newsletter! I'm Brian Weaver and I run GhostQuest.net, one of the internet's largest online resources for paranormal researchers, investigators, legend trippers, and folklore enthusiasts. If you haven't received your FREE copy of my eBook, Top 5 American Monsters, you can click the link here to download it as a special "Thank You" just for signing up for this newsletter! 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I hope everyone had a great (and safe) holiday season despite everything going on in the world right now. For a lot of us, spooky season is still in full swing as we head further into the darkness of winter. I've decided recently that winter is the creepiest season for me... there's just something strange about it. Anyway, for those of you who are just recently becoming part of the community - welcome aboard, and thank you for subscribing to my newsletter! I'm Brian Weaver and I run GhostQuest.net, one of the internet's largest online resources for paranormal researchers, investigators, legend trippers, and folklore enthusiasts. If you haven't received your FREE copy of my eBook, Top 5 American Monsters, you can click the link here to download it as a special "Thank You" just because you're reading this newsletter! For those of you reading this on my blog, sorry, the eBook is only free if you Sign Up for the GhostQuest.net Monthly Newsletter by clicking Here. 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The following is a list of allegedly haunted restaurants and bars in New York, USA. Be sure to leave me a comment and let me know which location you think is the creepiest! To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in New York, Click Here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: New York, available on Amazon!!
And be sure to also check out this spooky YouTube Video I made to go along with this blog: #1 - Anvil Inn Restaurant
Coordinates: 43.264590°, -73.583360°
Location Address: 67 Broadway, Ft. Edward, New York, 12828 Constructed in the 1840's as a blacksmith shop, the Anvil Inn Restaurant in Ft. Edward, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman whose apparition is allegedly seen by patrons at the bar. Guests report experiencing strange paranormal phenomena, such as cold spots, doors opening and closing by themselves, and objects such as plates and bottles being dropped to the floor by an unseen entity. Employees also report experiencing lights and other electronic devices turning on and off by themselves. #2 - Beardslee Castle
Coordinates: 43.007250°, -74.744887°
Location Address: 123 Old State Road, Little Falls, New York, 13365 Constructed in 1860 by a man named Augustus Beardslee, Beardslee Castle in Little Falls, New York was reconstructed twice after being burned down in a fire; once in 1919 and once again in 1989. The castle was purchased in 1994 and renovated for use as a restaurant and banquet hall. It is said to be haunted by the spirits of former members of the Beardslee family, and guests frequently report witnessing apparitions and hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and footsteps. The first claims of paranormal activity in the old castle were reported in 1983 after a group of paranormal investigators were brought in to investigate. Beardslee Castle currently embrace its haunted reputation, and often host ghost hunts and other events. #3 - Belhurst Castle & Winery
Coordinates: 42.839291°, -76.976231°
Location Address: 4069 W. Lake Road, Geneva, New York, 14456 Constructed in 1889 as a private residence, Belhurst Castle in Geneva, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman in white, whose apparition is allegedly seen by employees and guests. The woman is believed to be the spirit of an opera singer named Isabella who was killed when part of the castle collapsed, however this theory is unable to be officially confirmed. Motorists driving by Belhurst Castle have reported witnessing the same woman in white walking in the yard at night, or glimpsing her silhouette in one of the upstairs windows when the location is vacant. Employees working at the bar have also reported experiencing strange paranormal activity, such as cold spots, or objects being thrown across the room by an unseen entity. A series of underground tunnels allegedly connecting different areas of the castle are also said to be haunted. #4 - Country House Restaurant
Coordinates: 40.912659°, -73.142174°
Location Address: 1175 N. Country Road, Stony Brook, New York, 11790 Constructed in 1710 as a private residence, the Country House Restaurant in Stony Brook, New York was used during the American Revolutionary War to house British soldiers. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman named Annette Williamson, who was hanged from the rafters after she was accused by a group of locals of being a spy. Annette's ghost is often seen in the kitchen, dining room, and restrooms, and employees and guests often report hearing disembodied voices, and the sounds of a woman crying. #5 - Demarest Hill Winery
Coordinates: 41.261857°, -74.372655°
Location Address: 81 Pine Island Turnpike, Warwick, New York, 10990 Demarest Hill Winery in Warwick, New York was constructed in 1863 as The National Hotel, and was later used as a brothel before being converted into apartments, and then a winery. Employees and visitors report hearing disembodied footsteps and the sounds of screams coming from the top floor of the building late at night. Although many claim the Demarest Hill Winery is haunted, the reasons for its paranormal activity are unknown. #6 - Fiorello Dolce Bakery
Coordinates: 40.873082°, -73.427989°
Location Address: 57 Wall Street, Huntington, New York, 11743 Originally used as housing for Huntington's homeless population during the early 1900's, Fiorello Dolce Bakery is said to be haunted by the spirits of former residents who passed away. A medium who was asked to investigate the bakery claims that there are 13 different spirits residing at the location. Employees report witnessing orbs and apparitions, as well as experiencing a variety of other paranormal activity, such as electronic devices malfunctioning, doors opening and closing by themselves, and objects such as dishes or utensils being moved by an unseen entity. On several occasions, the bakery's owner has reported capturing strange orbs on security cameras late at night. #7 - Mad Jack Brewing Co. at The Van Dyck Lounge
Coordinates: 42.816536°, -73.943146°
Location Address: 237 Union Street, Schenectady, New York, 12305 The Van Dyck Lounge in Schenectady, New York was constructed in 1947 as a jazz lounge, and according to local historians was also the site of an old brothel during the 1800's. Its stage has hosted many famous jazz musicians over the years, including Roy Eldridge, Teddy Wilson, and Thelonious Monk. The location is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman who was killed in one of the stairwells, and whose apparition is often seen by guests and employees. #8 - Mr. Dominic's On Main Italian Restaurant
Coordinates: 43.098833°, -77.441377°
Location Address: 1 E. Church Street, Fairport, New York, 14450 Constructed in 1876 as the Henry DeLand House, Mr. Dominic's On Main in Fairport, New York was known as the Green Lantern Inn from 1925 until the early 2000's, when it was renovated for use as an Italian restaurant. The building is said to be haunted by the spirit of its original owner, Henry DeLand, whose apparition is often seen by employees and patrons. Many guests also report experiencing strange paranormal activity, such as sudden cold spots and drops in temperature, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity. #9 - One If By Land, Two If By Sea Restaurant
Coordinates: 40.732494°, -74.002584°
Location Address: 17 Barrow Street, New York City, New York, 10014 Constructed in 1767 as a carriage house, the One If By Land, Two If By Sea Restaurant in New York City is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man named Aaron Burr and his young daughter Theodosia, who were allegedly kidnapped and murdered by pirates. Patrons report witnessing their apparitions, as well as encountering the spirit of an unknown woman in a black dress. Others report experiencing paranormal activity such as cold spots, lights flickering, and objects such as plates and dishes being moved by an unseen entity. Several staff members working at the restaurant have allegedly quit over the years due to their paranormal experiences. #10 - Orchard Hall Restaurant
Coordinates: 43.005413°, -75.261238°
Location Address: 2955 Oneida Street, Sauquoit, New York, 13456 Constructed in the early-1840's, the Orchard Hall Restaurant in Sauquoit, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Julia, who passed away in an apartment upstairs. Julia's spectral figure is often seen by employees and guests, and there are many different stories which attempt to explain her origin. In some stories, Julia was shot to death at the bar and moved upstairs where she later succumbed to her wounds, and in others she passed away tragically during childbirth. In the years since her death, guests at Orchard Hall Restaurant have reported witnessing a mysterious female spirit believed to be Julia. The location was also rumored to have been used as part of the Underground Railroad during the American Civil War. #11 - Pizza Hut
Coordinates: 40.858125°, -73.083184°
Location Address: 2082 Middle Country Road, Centereach, New York, `11720 Formerly a Jack in the Box restaurant, the Pizza Hut on Middle County Road in Centereach, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former employee who committed suicide in the bathroom. Employees report feeling cold spots, and witnessing objects like pots and pans being moved or thrown to the floor by an unseen entity. Despite these claims, very little evidence is currently available to support these claims. #12 - Professor Java's Coffee Sanctuary
Coordinates: 42.725193°, -73.797531°
Location Address: 217 Wolf Road, Albany, New York, 12205 Professor Java's Coffee Sanctuary on Wolf Road in Albany, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a middle-aged man wearing a suit, whose apparition is most often seen at times when few customers are present. The apparition of a woman is also allegedly seen reflected in mirrors and windows. Although many witnesses report encountering these mysterious apparitions, the reason for their presence is unknown. #13 - Randy's Up the River Bar & Restaurant
Coordinates: 42.089893°, -78.502674°
Location Address: 3767 9 Mile Road, Allegany, New York, 14706 Allegedly used as a speakeasy during the American alcohol prohibition, Randy's Up the River in Allegany, New York was constructed in 1869 as a hotel and stagecoach stop. Patrons often report witnessing the apparition of a man wearing blue jeans and a plaid shirt, as well as experiencing other paranormal activity such as disembodied voices, footsteps, and objects moving by themselves. Staff members in the kitchen report hearing a disembodied man's voice whispering their names when the area is otherwise empty, while others report feeling the presence of an unseen entity. #14 - Spanky's Diner
Coordinates: 44.934876°, -74.893514°
Location Address: 3 N. Main Street, Massena, New York, 13662 Spanky's Diner in Massena, New York was opened in 1956, and still contains much of its original fixtures and furniture. Employees report witnessing orbs, as well as the apparition of a young girl who drowned nearby, and other spirits whose identities remain unknown. The diner sits in very close proximity to Pine Grove Cemetery, which is also said to be haunted (see above), and the land directly behind the diner was once the site of one of Massena's oldest hospitals, which many believe may be the source of some of the paranormal activity at this location. Patrons at Spanky's report experiencing sudden cold spots and other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as disembodied voices, lights flickering, and electronic equipment malfunctioning. Others report feeling a strange presence, as if being watched by an unseen entity. #15 - The Winery at Marjim Manor
Coordinates: 43.348262°, -78.639135°
Location Address: 7171 Lake Road, Appleton, New York, 14008 Constructed in 1854 by a man named Schubal Scudder Merritt, the Marjim Manor in Appleton, New York is said to be haunted by the spirits of several former members of the Merritt family, whose apparitions are often seen by employees and guests. Many customers report encountering the apparition of a young boy named Lewis Merritt, who was accidentally shot and killed by his father, Schubal. Employees working at Marjim Manor at night when the building is empty also report hearing the sounds of disembodied footsteps and voices, as well as encountering other unidentified apparitions wearing 1800's-era clothing. #16 - Wayside Irish Pub
Coordinates: 43.034107°, -76.448492°
Location Address: 101 W. Main Street, Elbridge, New York, 13060 Constructed in the early 1800's as a private home, the Wayside Irish Pub in Elbridge, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former resident, nicknamed George, who died of a heart attack. Employees and gusts dating back to the 1960's have also reported encountering the spirit of a young woman named Sara, who committed suicide on the 3rd floor, as well as witnessing the apparition of a former Revolutionary War soldier. Patrons over the years have also reported experiencing a variety of strange poltergeist activity, such as objects moving by themselves, and glasses being thrown across the room by an unseen entity. For additional information, or to see my complete list of folklore tales and haunted locations in New York, click here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: New York, available on Amazon!! If you liked this post, be sure to click like and leave a comment below, and be sure to follow GhostQuest.net on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr for more creepy content and posts! You can also subscribe to my YouTube Channel to see my future creepy videos, and be sure to say hi if you do! Subscribers to the GhostQuest.net Monthly Newsletter will also receive a free copy of my eBook, Top 5 American Monsters!! GhostQuest.net is one of the largest free online resources for paranormal investigators and enthusiasts, and it would mean so much to me if you'd consider supporting me by making a pledge on patreon! Once I reach 25 patrons, I'll begin doing a monthly giveaway, where you can win awesome prizes like gift cards, event tickets, equipment, apparel, and more!! Patreon subscribers also get a special shoutout on all my new blog posts and youtube videos, plus, get early access to my new blogs, YouTube videos, and more! Thanks so much for reading, and be sure to like, share, and comment below!!! And a special Thank You to my Patreon supporters who help cover the costs of hosting GhostQuest.net: Cameron J. Quinn, Deborah Nelson, Donna Ezrol, Jes, Mathew Boyer, and Melissa Drewry!! Your support means so much to me!!
Brian Weaver from GhostQuest.net speaks with Dan Davidson from Bios To Books to talk about my two new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: Massachusetts and New York, as well as my personal journey as an indie author. If you've ever thought about writing a book, this episode is for you!! We talk about things like how to publish your first book, editing, marketing, and some of the other challenges new writers face. Plus learn a bit more about me, my favorite authors, books, and hear my advice for those beginning the journey into self publishing. And stay tuned to the very end to hear Dan's spooky Alamo ghost story!!
The following is a list of famous haunted houses in New York, USA. Be sure to leave me a comment and let me know which location you think is the creepiest! To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in New York, Click Here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: New York, available on Amazon!!
And be sure to also check out this spooky YouTube Video I made to go along with this blog: #1 - Amityville Horror House
Coordinates: Private Residence
Location Address: Ocean Avenue, Amityville, New York, 11701 Allegedly haunted by the spirits of the DeFeo family, who were brutally murdered in 1974, the Amityville Horror House in Amityville, New York became infamous in 1977 when a book called The Amityville Horror: A True Story, was published by author Jay Anson. The novel tells the allegedly true story of George and Kathy Lutz, who move into the house in 1975 shortly after the DeFeo murders. The family begins to experience extremely violent poltergeist activity, and voices screaming to "get out!" The family also experiences a dark, evil presence, and eventually is forced to move away. Although the story of The Amityville Horror is one of the most-well known ghost stories in the world, families who have lived in the house after the events in the novel have not reported experiencing any paranormal activity, and many believe that the entire story is all a hoax. In 1979, a movie called The Amityville Horror was released based on the novel, which secured the Amityville Horror House as one of the most infamous and legendary haunted locations in the United States. #2 - Burn Brae Mansion
Coordinates: 41.476207°, -74.814663°
Location Address: 573 High Road, Glen Spey, New York, 12737 Constructed in 1908 by the MacKenzie family, Burn Brae Mansion in Glen Spey, New York is said to be haunted by the spirits of many of its former owners and occupants. Guests staying overnight at the mansion report witnessing apparitions and shadow figures, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as cold spots, hearing disembodied voices and strange sounds, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. #3 - Creekside Apartments at Madison Barracks
Coordinates: 43.953057°, -76.111261°
Location Address: 85 Worth Street, Sackets Harbor, New York, 13685 Established in 1813 as an army barracks, the Creekside Apartments at Madison Barracks in Sackets Harbor, New York are built over a former battlefield from the War of 1812. The apartments are said to be haunted by the spirits of a number of former American soldiers, who appear to stand guard over the building and its residents. Locals also report spotting the apparition of a man holding a lantern who appears on one of the building's balconies late at night, as well as hearing the faint sounds of soldiers screaming, and cannons and muskets being fired in the distance. #4 - David Conklin Farmhouse
Coordinates: 40.867877°, -73.425958°
Location Address: 2 High Street, Huntington, New York, 11743 Constructed in 1750, the David Conklin Farmhouse in Huntington, New York is said to be haunted by the spirits of several former members of the Conklin family. Visitors at the old house report witnessing apparitions as well as hearing disembodied footsteps and voices. Other guests report feeling sudden cold spots, while also feeling the presence of an unseen entity. #5 - Farnam Mansion
Coordinates: 43.091278°, -75.649971°
Location Address: 302 Main Street, Oneida, New York, 13421 Constructed in 1862, Farnam Mansion in Oneida, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of its original owner, Stephen Farnam, his wife Elizabeth, his son Fred, and his daughter Sarah, all of whom passed away in the house. Their spirits are often seen by visitors, as well as other unidentified apparitions and shadowy figures. Previous owners of the house have also reported experiencing paranormal activity such as cold spots, disembodied voices, and lights turning on and off by themselves. Many visitors to the location also report feeling the presence of an unseen entity, or feelings of being watched. The Farnam Mansion was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, and according to historical records a total of eight former residents have passed away inside the mansion since its construction. #6 - Hazel Towers
Coordinates: 40.846481°, -73.834856°
Location Address: 1730-1740 Mulford Avenue, The Bronx, New York, 10461 Hazel Towers is an 18-story apartment building located in the Pelham Bay neighborhood of The Bronx, New York. Residents at Hazel Towers report witnessing orbs and shadow figures, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena such as cold spots, disembodied voices, objects moving by themselves, and unexplained feelings of sadness and paranoia that subside upon leaving the location. Although many claim to witness spirits and apparitions at Hazel Towers, the reason for their presence is unknown. #7 - Historic Cherry Hill Manor
Coordinates: 42.634820°, -73.763468°
Location Address: 527 S. Pearl Street, Albany, New York, 12202 Cherry Hill Manor in Albany, New York was constructed in 1787 by Philip and Maria Van Rensselaer. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a female resident who was murdered in 1827, as well as several other unidentified apparitions. Visitors touring the manor report experiencing heavy wooden doors opening by themselves, as well as other objects which appear to be moved by an unseen entity. On one occasion while a tour guide was being asked about the murder that had occurred at Cherry Hill, a large wooden door nearby slammed shut unexpectedly, frightening the guide and several tourists. Another young girl who was touring Cherry Hill Manor on a class field trip reported hearing an eerie, disembodied woman's voice singing, which employees and classmates also heard. #8 - Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
Coordinates: 41.767325°, -73.935364°
Location Address: 4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, New York, 12538 Constructed in the early 1800's, the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site in Hyde Park, New York is also referred to as Springwood Estate, or sometimes simply the Roosevelt Mansion. Visitors claim to witness the spirit of a woman named Sarah, whose apparition is seen wearing a long dress, as well as the spirit of an unidentified child. Others report feeling mysterious cold spots or drops in temperature, as well as experiencing unexplained feelings of sadness that subside upon leaving the location. Security guards working late at night have also reported capturing the images of foggy apparitions on security cameras, as well as experiencing alarms on the property being triggered without explanation when the building is empty. #9 - Hoyt Mansion
Coordinates: 41.853050°, -73.933383°
Location Address: Mills Mansion 2 Road, Staatsburg, New York, 12580 Constructed in 1855 for a wealthy businessman named Lydig Monson Hoyt, the Hoyt Mansion in Staatsburg, New York (sometimes referred to as The Point) is said to be haunted by the spirits of several of its former residents. Paranormal investigators at the mansion report witnessing apparitions, as well as feeling cold spots, and experiencing feelings of being watched by an unseen entity. The reason for these apparitions is uncertain, however one popular urban legend claims that the Hoyt family were a group of wealthy, eclectic outcasts who one by one all committed suicide. The mansion has been abandoned since 1963, when it was purchased by the state of New York. #10 - Jane McCrea House
Coordinates: 43.267392°, -73.585387°
Location Address: 111 Broadway, Fort Edward, New York, 12828 The Jane McCrea House in Ft. Edward, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Jane McCrea, who was killed by Native American warriors in July of 1777. According to historians, Jane McCrea was engaged to a British soldier when fighting broke out in the fort. When Jane attempted to flee, she was captured and later scalped after a failed ransom negotiation with British troops. Ever since, her spirit is said to haunt the Jane McCrea House, and residents report experiencing strange paranormal phenomena, such as apparitions, disembodied voices, footsteps, and lights turning on and off by themselves. #11 - Kreischer Mansion
Coordinates: 40.532541°, -74.238256°
Location Address: 4500 Arthur Kill Road, Staten Island, New York, 10309 Constructed in 1885, the Kreischer Mansion in Staten Island, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man named Edward Kreischer, who committed suicide in June of 1894. In 2005 a man named Robert McKelvey was stabbed repeatedly and drowned in a small pool at the house. His apparition is said to haunt the property along with the spirit of an unknown woman, who many suspect was a former resident. #12 - Loudon Cottage
Coordinates: Private Residence
Location Address: Private Residence, Loudonville, New York, 12211 On April 16th, 1865 president Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at the Ford Theater in Washington, D.C. Sitting next to him was a woman in a white dress named Clara Harris, whose dress became covered in blood from the gunshot wound that ended the president's life. According to legend, Clara brought the dress back to her home in Loudonville, New York, where she had a special closet built to preserve it. Ever since, residents at Loudon Cottage have reported witnessing the apparition of Abraham Lincoln, who appears on rare occasions before mysteriously vanishing. It's said that after the president's death, Clara Harris sealed the blood-stained dress in the closet, and that it still remains hidden away in the house somewhere. Loudon Cottage is a private residence and is not open to the public. #13 - Morris-Jumel Mansion
Coordinates: 40.834454°, -73.938572°
Location Address: 65 Jumel Terrace, Manhattan, New York, 10032 Constructed in 1765 by a British military officer named Colonel Roger Morris, the Morris-Jumel Mansion in Manhattan, New York is sometimes also referred to as Mount Morris. It served as a military headquarters for British and later American troops during the American Revolutionary War, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1961. The mansion is said to be haunted by the spirits of several of its former owners and occupants, including the spirit of a young woman named Elizabeth Jumel, whose apparition is allegedly seen by employees and guests. Guests at the mansion have also reported witnessing the spirits of former American soldiers wearing Revolutionary War-era uniforms, and the third floor of the mansion is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former maid who died of a heart attack. #14 - Oneida Community Mansion House
Coordinates: 43.060419°, -75.604941°
Location Address: 170 Kenwood Avenue, Oneida, New York, 13421 Constructed in 1862, the Oneida Community Mansion House in Oneida, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young man named Eric Kinsley, who committed suicide in the basement at the age of 16. Visitors also report witnessing the apparitions of former residents and hearing disembodied voices and knocking sounds throughout the house, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as cold spots, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. The Oneida Community Mansion House spans over 13 acres and once housed over 300 residents of a religious commune called The Oneida Community. It now serves as a museum, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. #15 - Skene Manor
Coordinates: 43.552312°, -73.390449°
Location Address: 8 Potter Terrace, Whitehall, New York, 12887 Constructed in 1874 by a man named Colonel Skene, Skene Manor in Whitehall, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman whose apparition is seen by guests wearing a long, Victorian-era gown. The woman is believed by many to be the late wife of Colonel Skene, who allegedly kept the woman's body in a coffin inside the manor after her death so they would never be apart. According to legend, her coffin is still buried or hidden somewhere within the manor, however these claims are thus far unable to be verified. Skene Manor was added to the National Register of Historic Places in May of 1974, and offers guided tours to the public. #16 - Spa Apartments, Inc
Coordinates: 42.961232°, -77.136158°
Location Address: 11 E. Main Street, Clifton Springs, New York, 14432 Spa Apartments, Inc in Clifton Springs, New York was constructed in 1892 as Clifton Springs Sanitarium. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former doctor named Henry Foster, as well as the spirits of former tuberculosis patients that died painful deaths while being treated with experimental medical technology and procedures. In addition to witnessing shadow figures and apparitions, residents at Spa Apartments report experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as disembodied voices, cold spots, sudden drops in temperature, and doors opening and closing by themselves. #17 - The Conference House
Coordinates: 40.503148°, -74.253261°
Location Address: 7455 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, New York, 10307 Also referred to as Billop's Point or the Billop Home, the Conference House in Staten Island, New York was built in the mid-1600's by a British Royal Navy officer named Captain Christopher Billop, and now serves as a museum. It is said to be haunted by the spirits of several Revolutionary War-era soldiers, as well as the spirit of a servant woman who was killed after it was discovered that she was spying for the American army. Visitors at the location report witnessing apparitions, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied screams and thuds late at night. The Conference House & Museum was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. #18 - Van Horn Mansion
Coordinates: 43.311885°, -78.714361°
Location Address: 2165 Lockport Olcott Road, Burt, New York, 14028 The Van Horn Mansion in Burt, New York was constructed in 1823 by Judge James Van Horn. It is said to be haunted by Mr. Van Horn's late wife, Malinda, who passed away in 1836, and whose body is buried beneath a headstone in a small rose garden on the southern edge of the property. Visitors often report encountering Malinda's restless spirit at night, as well as witnessing other unknown apparitions and shadow figures. Residents of the Van Horn Mansion have reported witnessing shadow figures in the attic area, where the attic door is also seen being opened and slammed shut by an unseen entity. Others report feeling cold spots or seeing lights flickering, and passersby sometimes report seeing spectral figures reflected in the windows when the building is vacant. The Van Horn Mansion was added to the National Register of Historic Places in September of 1991. #19 - Western House Apartments
Coordinates: 42.508738°, -78.675130°
Location Address: 210 W. Main Street, Springville, New York, 14141 Constructed in the late 1800's as a hotel, the Western House Apartments in Springville, New York are said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman name Christine, who owned the building until her death in 1939. Residents living in the apartments report witnessing apparitions, as well as hearing disembodied voices, laughter, and footsteps. Others report experiencing a variety of strange paranormal phenomena, such as lights or other electronic devices turning on and off by themselves, and doors being opened and closed by an unseen entity. For additional information, or to see my complete list of folklore tales and haunted locations in New York, click here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: New York, available on Amazon!! If you liked this post, be sure to click like and leave a comment below, and be sure to follow GhostQuest.net on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr for more creepy content and posts! You can also subscribe to my YouTube Channel to see my future creepy videos, and be sure to say hi if you do! Subscribers to the GhostQuest.net Monthly Newsletter will also receive a free copy of my eBook, Top 5 American Monsters!! GhostQuest.net is one of the largest free online resources for paranormal investigators and enthusiasts, and it would mean so much to me if you'd consider supporting me by making a pledge on patreon! Once I reach 25 patrons, I'll begin doing a monthly giveaway, where you can win awesome prizes like gift cards, event tickets, equipment, apparel, and more!! Patreon subscribers also get a special shoutout on all my new blog posts and youtube videos, plus, get early access to my new blogs, YouTube videos, and more! Thanks so much for reading, and be sure to like, share, and comment below!!! And a special Thank You to my Patreon supporters who help cover the costs of hosting GhostQuest.net: Cameron J. Quinn, Deborah Nelson, Donna Ezrol, Jes, Mathew Boyer, and Melissa Drewry!! Your support means so much to me!!
 Hey everyone! It's November already, which means it's already time for the next GhostQuest.net monthly newsletter! I hope everyone had a great (and safe) Halloween despite everything going on in the world right now, or Samhain if that's what you prefer!! For a lot of us, spooky season is just beginning as we head towards the winter holidays. For those of you who are just recently becoming part of the community - welcome aboard, and thank you for subscribing to my newsletter! I'm Brian Weaver and I run GhostQuest.net, one of the internet's largest online resources for paranormal researchers, investigators, legend trippers, and folklore enthusiasts. If you haven't received your FREE copy of my eBook, Top 5 American Monsters, you can click the link here to download it as a special "Thank You" just for signing up for my newsletter! For those of you reading this on my blog, sorry!! 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The following is a list of 19 Stories of Women in White in New York, USA. Be sure to leave me a comment and let me know which location you think is the creepiest! To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in New York, Click Here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: New York, available on Amazon!!
And be sure to also check out this spooky YouTube Video I made to go along with this blog: #1 - Belhurst Castle & Winery
Coordinates: 42.839291°, -76.976231°
Location Address: 4069 W. Lake Road, Geneva, New York, 14456 Constructed in 1889 as a private residence, Belhurst Castle in Geneva, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a Woman in White, whose apparition is allegedly seen by employees and guests. The woman is believed to be the spirit of an opera singer named Isabella who was killed when part of the castle collapsed, however this theory is unable to be officially confirmed with historical evidence. Motorists driving by Belhurst Castle have reported witnessing the same Woman in White walking in the yard at night, or glimpsing her silhouette in one of the upstairs windows when the location is vacant. Employees working at the bar have also reported experiencing strange paranormal activity, such as cold spots, or objects being thrown across the room by an unseen entity. A series of underground tunnels allegedly connecting different areas of the castle are also said to be haunted. #2 - Boldt Castle
Coordinates: 44.344340°, -75.922653°
Location Address: 1 Heart Island, Alexandria Bay, New York, 13607 Boldt Castle in Alexandria Bay, New York was commissioned by a wealthy businessman named George Boldt as a gift to his wife, Louise Kehrer Boldt. Construction began in 1900, but the property was abandoned in 1904 when Mrs. Boldt passed away suddenly. Ever since her death, locals report encountering the spirit of a Woman in White, whose apparition is often seen walking along the castle grounds at night. Many who visit Bolt Castle report feeling unexplained cold spots, as well as witnessing objects being moved by an unseen entity. Other visitors report hearing the sounds of disembodied footsteps, or feeling a strange presence. #3 - Bull's Head Inn
Coordinates: 42.677497°, -74.485464°
Location Address: 105 Park Place, Cobleskill, New York, 12043 Constructed in 1802, the Bull's Head Inn in Cobleskill, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Mrs. Stacy, whose apparition is seen late at night wearing a long white gown. According to legend, paranormal activity at the Bull's Head Inn only began once the inn obtained a liquor license and started serving alcohol. Since Mrs. Stacy was a devout member of the Christian Women's Temperance Union and a strong advocate for alcohol prohibition, many believe this to have angered her restless spirit, which allegedly causes mischief at the bar by knocking over glasses, and throwing plates or other objects. #4 - Cedarvale Road
Coordinates: 42.971066°, -76.249368°
Location Address: Cedarvale Road, Onondaga, New York, 13215 Also known as 13 Curves, Cedarvale Road in Onondaga, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a Woman in White, who according to legend was killed in a car crash on her wedding night. Witnesses who encounter the woman's spirit say she carries a lantern, has eerie, glowing eyes, and is covered in blood. Sometimes referred to as The Ghost Bride of 13 Curves, motorists often report trying to offer the ghostly woman a ride before she mysteriously vanishes, and many also blame the woman for a number of strange car accidents on the road. Pedestrians walking in the area at night also report feeling the presence of an unseen entity, or feeling as if they are being watched. #5 - Durand Eastman Park
Coordinates: 43.238767°, -77.569433°
Location Address: 1200 Kings Highway N., Rochester, New York, 14617 Spanning over 975 acres, Durand Eastman Park in Rochester, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a Woman in White, whose apparition is seen wandering different trails and roadways late at night. Known by some as The White Lady, the woman's restless spirit allegedly roams the park searching for her lost daughter who was murdered. Despite numerous claims of encounters with The White Lady, her identity is unknown. #6 - Goodleberg Cemetery
Coordinates: 42.714109°, -78.537602°
Location Address: 12119 Goodleberg Road, South Wales, New York, 14139 Established in 1811, Goodleberg Cemetery in South Wales, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a Woman in White, whose apparition is allegedly seen by visitors at night. Investigators also report experiencing other paranormal activity, such as cold spots, disembodied voices, and the disembodied sounds of a baby crying. The ghost of a local man named Dr. Albert Speaker is also said to haunt the cemetery, urging trespassers to leave. According to legend, Dr. Speaker once lived in a large house overlooking Goodleberg Cemetery where he made a living performing illegal abortions. After performing an abortion, he would dispose of the fetal remains somewhere within the cemetery, where it's said his spirit now lingers to prevent the living from discovering his wicked secrets. Dr. Speaker allegedly died of a heart attack in 1948 shortly after local police began investigating claims of his illegal activity, however many believe that he committed suicide to avoid punishment for his crimes. #7 - Gurnsey Hollow Cemetery
Coordinates: 42.029582°, -79.003516°
Location Address: 11907 Gurnsey Hollow Road, Frewsburg, New York, 14738 Gurnsey Hollow Cemetery in Frewsburg, New York was established in the early 1800's as a children's cemetery, and is said to be haunted by a number of young children who died in a smallpox outbreak. Visitors also report encountering the spirit of a Lady in White, as well as the spirit of a young, mentally handicapped girl who was stoned to death in the cemetery during the 1800's. Many also report witnessing other strange apparitions and orbs at night, as well as feeling a strange presence, or hearing disembodied voices, moans, and the sounds of children playing. #8 - Hollenbeck Cemetery
Coordinates: 42.1405892, -79.2472993
Location Address: Moon Road, Ellicott, New York, 14731 Visitors at Hollenbeck Cemetery in Ellicott, New York report encountering the spirit of a Woman in White, as well as the spirit of a headless man on horseback. Others report witnessing glowing orbs, and hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and children crying. In 1995 several headstones were stolen from the cemetery, which many believe may be the cause of some paranormal activity at this location. In 1996 a memorial was placed by the Township of Ellicott commemorating those men and women whose graves were vandalized. #9 - Hotel Henry Urban Resort
Coordinates: 42.929354°, -78.882217°
Location Address: 444 Forest Avenue, Buffalo, New York, 14213 The Hotel Henry Urban Resort in Buffalo, New York was constructed in the late 1800's as the Buffalo Psychiatric Center, which treated patients with mental illness until the early 1970's when it was closed due to claims of abuse and neglect by caretakers. It was also the site of a bloody battlefield during the War of 1812, and is said to be haunted by the spirits of former soldiers and mental patients who died violent and unnatural deaths. Guests at the Hotel Henry often report seeing shadow figures and apparitions, including the spirit of a mysterious Lady in White who wanders the hallways late at night. Employees working at night also report hearing strange disembodied voices and sounds, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Workers remodeling empty areas of the hotel over the years have reported hearing strange disembodied sounds, and experiencing other unexplained paranormal activity such as sudden cold spots, and tools or other equipment being moved or misplaced by an unseen entity. #10 - Landmark Theater
Coordinates: 43.047381°, -76.152440°
Location Address: 362 S. Salina Street, Syracuse, New York, 13202 Opened in February of 1928 as Loew's State Theater, the Landmark Theater in Syracuse, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Clarissa, who was killed after falling from one of the theater's balconies. Her apparition is seen by employees and guests wearing a long, white dress, and is often accompanied by the unexplained scent of lilac perfume. The Landmark Theater was added to the National Register of Historic Places in May of 1977. #11 - Laurel Grove Cemetery
Coordinates: 41.360940°, -74.688219°
Location Address: T401, Port Jervis, New York, 12771 Established in 1855, Laurel Grove Cemetery in Port Jervis, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a Lady in White, whose glowing apparition allegedly appears to passersby at night. Visitors also report hearing disembodied voices, screams, and unexplained crashes and other mysterious sounds. Although many visitors have reported encountering the ghost of the Lady in White, the reason for her presence is unknown. #12 - Long Island Campground
Coordinates: 43.482977°, -73.657245°
Location Address: Long Island, Lake George, New York, 12804 Long Island is a small island located off the coast of Lake George, New York, not to be confused with the more well-known Long Island of New York City. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a bride and groom who were murdered while spending their honeymoon camping on the island during the 1960's. Campers staying at the site have reported encountering the spirit of a woman wearing a white wedding gown, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal activity, such as disembodied voices, cold spots, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. #13 - Mt. Misery & Sweet Hollow Road
Coordinates: 40.814588°, -73.426854°
Location Address: Mt. Misery Road & Sweet Hollow Road, Huntington, New York, 11743 Motorists on Mt. Misery Road and Sweet Hollow Road in West Hills, New York report encountering the spirit of a woman late at night, known as the Lady in White. In some instances, drivers pull over to offer the woman a ride before she mysteriously vanishes. Another urban legend claims that during the 1700's a hospital located in the woods near Sweet Hollow Road burned down, killing a number of patients, whose smoldering apparitions are said to appear at night screaming in agony. Even before European settlers arrived in New York in the 1600's, Native American tribes believed the area to be cursed. #14 - Museum of the Moving Image
Coordinates: 40.756345°, -73.923950°
Location Address: 36-01 35th Avenue, Astoria, New York, 11106 Opened in 1988, the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria is said to be haunted by the spirit of an unidentified woman, whose apparition is seen wearing a long, white dress. Employees also report hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and footsteps coming from areas that are believed to be empty. One visitor in 2016 reported being alone at the museum shortly before closing when he heard the disembodied sounds of a man's voice close by, which allegedly frightened the man so much that he immediately left the building without ever looking back. Although many have reported encountering spirits at the Museum of the Moving Image, the reason for their presence is unknown. #15 - New Michigan Road
Coordinates: 42.9481015, -77.3600958
Location Address: New Michigan Road, Victor, New York, 14564 New Michigan Road in Victor, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a Woman in White, whose apparition is allegedly seen by motorists late at night. According to legend, she was killed in an accident shortly after being married and searches the site of her death for her lost husband, unaware that she is dead. Pedestrians on New Michigan Road also report feeling sudden cold spots, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. #16 - Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery
Coordinates: 41.685027°, -73.931814°
Location Address: 342 South Avenue, Poughkeepsie, New York, 12601 The Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery in Poughkeepsie, New York was established in 1853, and spans over 43 acres. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a dark-haired woman, whose glowing apparition is seen by visitors and passing motorists wearing a long white dress. Visitors at the cemetery have reported witnessing other spectral entities and shadow figures over the years, as well as experiencing strange paranormal phenomena, such as sudden cold spots, and feelings of being watched. #17 - Skene Manor
Coordinates: 43.552312°, -73.390449°
Location Address: 8 Potter Terrace, Whitehall, New York, 12887 Constructed in 1874 by a man named Colonel Skene, Skene Manor in Whitehall, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman whose apparition is seen by guests wearing a long, Victorian-era gown. The woman is believed by many to be the late wife of Colonel Skene, who allegedly kept the woman's body in a coffin inside the manor after her death so they would never be apart. According to legend, her coffin is still buried or hidden somewhere within the manor, however these claims are thus far unable to be verified. Skene Manor was added to the National Register of Historic Places in May of 1974, and offers guided tours to the public. #18 - The Museum of Modern Art
Coordinates: 40.761433°, -73.977622°
Location Address: 11 W. 53rd Street, Manhattan, New York, 10019 The Museum of Modern Art (sometimes called The MoMA) in Manhattan, New York first opened on November 7, 1929, and is renowned as being one of the largest and most influential art museums in the world. The location is said to be haunted by the spirit of an unidentified woman, sometimes referred to as the Lady In White, and other times simply as The MoMA ghost. Security guards and other employees working at The Museum of Modern Art at night have reported catching glimpses of the Lady In White, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as lights flickering or turning on and off by themselves, and objects being moved by an unseen entity. Many also report feeling a strange presence, or hearing disembodied thuds and other sounds coming from the building's 6th floor, which is strictly off limits to guests and employees. #19 - Widow Susan Road
Coordinates: 42.937915, -74.162120
Location Address: Widow Susan Road, Amsterdam, New York, 12010 Widow Susan Road in Amsterdam, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Susan Thomas, who passed away in 1892 after being widowed for over 50 years. Her apparition is often seen wearing a long white dress by motorists late at night, allegedly searching for her lost husband. Pedestrians walking the road at night also report feeling a strange presence, as if being followed or watched by an unseen entity. In October of 2016 an article was published by a local newspaper called The Daily Gazette which confirmed the existence of Susan Thomas, as well as many of the claims of locals who have reported witnessing her ghost. For additional information, or to see my complete list of folklore tales and haunted locations in New York, click here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: New York, available on Amazon!! If you liked this post, be sure to click like and leave a comment below, and be sure to follow GhostQuest.net on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr for more creepy content and posts! You can also subscribe to my YouTube Channel to see my future creepy videos, and be sure to say hi if you do! Subscribers to the GhostQuest.net Monthly Newsletter will also receive a free copy of my eBook, Top 5 American Monsters!! GhostQuest.net is one of the largest free online resources for paranormal investigators and enthusiasts, and it would mean so much to me if you'd consider supporting me by making a pledge on patreon! Once I reach 25 patrons, I'll begin doing a monthly giveaway, where you can win awesome prizes like gift cards, event tickets, equipment, apparel, and more!! Patreon subscribers also get a special shoutout on all my new blog posts and youtube videos, plus, get early access to my new blogs, YouTube videos, and more! Thanks so much for reading, and be sure to like, share, and comment below!!! And a special Thank You to my Patreon supporters who help cover the costs of hosting GhostQuest.net: Cameron J. Quinn, Deborah Nelson, Donna Ezrol, Jes, and Melissa Drewry!! Your support means so much to me!!
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The following is a list of famous haunted theaters in New York, USA. Be sure to leave me a comment and let me know which location you think is the creepiest! To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in New York, Click Here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: New York, available on Amazon!!
And be sure to also check out this spooky YouTube Video I made to go along with this blog: #1 - Clayton Opera House
Coordinates: 44.242700°, -76.086835°
Location Address: 403 Riverside Drive, Clayton, New York, 13624 The Clayton Opera House in Clayton, New York was constructed during the early 1900's, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. Employees at the historic opera house report witnessing apparitions and shadow figures, as well as hearing disembodied voices and footsteps. Although ghostly apparitions are encountered by many visitors, the reason for their presence is unknown. #2 - Lancaster Opera House
Coordinates: 42.901129°, -78.669983°
Location Address: 21 Central Avenue, Lancaster, New York, 14086 Constructed in 1894 as a conjoined town hall and music hall, the Lancaster Opera House in Lancaster, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man named William, who committed suicide, as well as the spirit of an unknown woman whose ghost is seen watching performances from a seat on the upper balcony. Both apparitions are described by guests as wearing 1920's-style clothing, and are often blamed for a variety of strange paranormal activity, such as cold spots, lights flickering, and objects moving by themselves. One group of employees even reported witnessing a television being thrown across the stage by an unseen entity, and those who work late at night report feeling a strange presence, as if being watched by someone or something. #3 - Landmark Theater
Coordinates: 43.047381°, -76.152440°
Location Address: 362 S. Salina Street, Syracuse, New York, 13202 Opened in February of 1928 as Loew's State Theater, the Landmark Theater in Syracuse, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Clarissa, who was killed after falling from one of the theater's balconies. Her apparition is seen by employees and guests wearing a long white dress, and is often accompanied by the unexplained scent of lilac perfume. The Landmark Theater was added to the National Register of Historic Places in May of 1977. #4 - Lucille Ball Little Theater
Coordinates: 42.095553°, -79.240109°
Location Address: 18 E. 2nd Street, Jamestown, New York, 14701 The Lucille Ball Little Theater in Jamestown, New York was founded in 1936. Guests report witnessing orbs and the apparitions of several unidentified men and women, as well as experiencing other paranormal activity, such as disembodied voices and unexplained cold spots. Unfortunately, very little additional information is currently available regarding this haunting. #5 - New Amsterdam Theater
Coordinates: 40.756186°, -73.987888°
Location Address: 214 W. 42nd Street, New York City, New York, 10036 Constructed in 1903, the New Amsterdam Theater in New York City is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former chorus singer named Olive Thomas, who committed suicide on September 10, 1920 by drinking mercury. Her apparition is often seen by employees and audience members late at night and during performances, and many report experiencing strange paranormal activity, such as cold spots, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Others report experiencing unexplained feelings of sadness that subside upon leaving the location. #6 - Rochester Broadway Theatre League's Auditorium Theater
Coordinates: 43.160741°, -77.588659°
Location Address: 885 E. Main Street, Rochester, New York, 14605 Constructed in 1928 as a Masonic Temple, the Rochester Broadway Theatre League's (RBTL) Auditorium Theater is said to be haunted by the spirit of an elderly man whose apparition is often seen by actors and actresses backstage, as well as the spirit of another man seen wearing a red coat. The Auditorium Theater is said to be one of the most haunted locations in Rochester, with actors who report hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and footsteps during rehearsals, witnessing objects being moved by an unseen entity, and experiencing feelings of being watched. #7 - Rochester Main Street Armory
Coordinates: 43.161928°, -77.588043°
Location Address: 900 E. Main Street, Rochester, New York, 14605 The Rochester Main Street Armory in Rochester, New York was constructed in 1905 by the United States Army to train and process new soldiers. The facility remained open until 1990, and was later reopened as a venue hosting live music, sporting events, and other live performances. Guests attending concerts and other live events often report witnessing unidentified apparitions and shadow figures, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as cold spots and objects moving by themselves. During it's years as a military facility, many fatal training accidents are said to have occurred at the Main Street Armory, which many claim is why the location is haunted. #8 - Rome Capitol Theater
Coordinates: 43.212232°, -75.460127°
Location Address: 220 W. Dominick Street, Rome, New York, 13440 Employees at Rome Capitol Theater in Rome, New York report witnessing apparitions, as well as experiencing a variety of paranormal phenomena, such as doors opening and closing by themselves, disembodied voices, and the unexplained sounds of an organ being played late at night. Employees also report hearing the disembodied sounds of a performance being held when the building is otherwise empty. The Rome Capitol Theater originally opened in December of 1928 as a movie house. #9 - Roycroft Pavilion
Coordinates: 42.764396°, -78.616950°
Location Address: 480 Prospect Avenue, East Aurora, New York, 14052 Built in 1903, the Roycroft Pavilion in East Aurora, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a middle-aged woman with dark hair, whose apparition is often seen during performances. Actors rehearsing at the pavilion late at night also report feeling an unexplained presence, as if being watched by an unseen entity. Although many guests and employees over the years have reported encountering the woman's ghost, the reason for her presence is unknown. #10 - Shea's Buffalo Theater
Coordinates: 42.891890°, -78.872676°
Location Address: 650 Main Street, Buffalo, New York, 14202 Previously known as Shea's Performing Arts Center, Shea's Buffalo Theater in Buffalo, New York was opened in 1926. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of its original owner, Michael Shea, who passed away in 1934, and whose apparition is most often seen by guests and employees during performances. Workers performing renovations at the theater have reported being approached by a man matching Mr. Shea's description, who allegedly compliments their handiwork before vanishing into thin air. Guests also report experiencing a variety of other paranormal phenomena, such as unexplained cold spots, disembodied voices, lights flickering, and doors slamming. The theater also offers evening ghost hunting events and tours during the Halloween season. #11 - The Stanley Theater
Coordinates: 43.099083°, -75.235472°
Location Address: 259 Genesee Street, Utica, New York, 13501 Visitors at the Stanley Theater in Utica, New York report witnessing apparitions and shadow figures, as well as smelling the unexplained scent of cigarette smoke. It's also said that during performances, employees leave one seat empty for the spirits who allegedly still attend performances. The Stanley Theater first opened in September of 1928, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in August, 1976. #12 - Town Ballroom
Coordinates: 42.892387°, -78.871615°
Location Address: 681 Main Street, Buffalo, New York, 14203 The Town Ballroom in Buffalo, New York was constructed during the 1940's as the Town Casino, where guests report witnessing apparitions and shadow figures, especially in the basement area which was allegedly used as a speakeasy during the American alcohol prohibition. One group of workers was allegedly working in the basement when they reported the lights repeatedly being turned off by an unseen entity, and other employees often report feeling as if being watched or followed when entering the basement. Former owners of the Town Ballroom also report capturing videos of strange flashing lights on security cameras late at night, as well as motion detectors going off without reason. For additional information, or to see my complete list of folklore tales and haunted locations in New York, click here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: New York, available on Amazon!! If you liked this post, be sure to click like and leave a comment below, and be sure to follow GhostQuest.net on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr for more creepy content and posts! You can also subscribe to my YouTube Channel to see my future creepy videos, and be sure to say hi if you do! Subscribers to the GhostQuest.net Monthly Newsletter will also receive a free copy of my eBook, Top 5 American Monsters!! GhostQuest.net is one of the largest free online resources for paranormal investigators and enthusiasts, and it would mean so much to me if you'd consider supporting me by making a pledge on patreon! Once I reach 25 patrons, I'll begin doing a monthly giveaway, where you can win awesome prizes like gift cards, event tickets, equipment, apparel, and more!! Patreon subscribers also get a special shoutout on all my new blog posts and youtube videos, plus, get early access to my new blogs, YouTube videos, and more! Thanks so much for reading, and be sure to like, share, and comment below!!! And a special Thank You to my Patreon supporters who help cover the costs of hosting GhostQuest.net: Cameron J. Quinn, Deborah Nelson, Donna Ezrol, Jes, and Melissa Drewry!! Your support means so much to me!!
On September 4th, 2020, I was given the amazing opportunity to attend an overnight paranormal investigation at the infamously haunted Wilson Castle in my home state of Vermont. So I wanted to take some time to write a blog about my experiences there, and also wanted to say a huge thank you to my friend Matt Waddell from Paranormal Buzz Radio (as well as the rest of the crew at AJ's Paranormal, DTM Photography, Paranormal After Life Investigations, Protectworth Mysterial Research, SIS Paranormal, and Spirit Trackers) for inviting me along!!! The History
Thank you Matt from Paranormal Buzz Radio and Shea from SIS Paranormal for taking these awesome pictures and allowing me to use them for this blog!!
Wilson Castle in Proctor, Vermont was built in the mid-1800's by a wealthy physician named John Johnson, and his wife, Sarah. Construction of the house and its surrounding 18 stables, carriage houses, farms, and other outbuildings took almost eight years and cost over $1.3 million (over $33 million in today's currency). The castle itself consists of 33 rooms, including an art gallery, servant's quarters, music room, pool room, and parlor, all of which are filled with a number of historic artifacts that are either original to the home, or were acquired by those who resided within its walls over the course of its macabre and fascinating history.
The Johnson family lived in the castle for just under a decade until 1874 when Sarah Johnson moved back to England (though some believe she died mysteriously), and John Johnson moved away shortly after due to being unable to afford the costs of living at the castle. Details about Sarah Johnson's disappearance as well as the disappearance of John Johnson are both heavily shrouded in mystery and conflicting stories, leading to many urban legends about their death and disappearance, as well as rumors of the castle allegedly being haunted. Throughout the course of our investigation, some of us believe we may have received some clues from the spirits residing at the castle as to what may have become of Sarah and John Johnson.
Arriving At the Castle
I arrived at Wilson Castle with my girlfriend, Kelli, a few minutes earlier than the rest of our group. We parked next to a car which belonged to a young man and woman who had just taken the tour. I was already getting excited, so I asked them how it was. The couple told us they hadn't experienced any paranormal activity while inside the castle, but it was creepy. As a first-time investigator and major skeptic I expected this to set the tone for the rest of the evening... however, there were some occurrences that happened later on in the night that I was unable to debunk or find a logical explanation for.
As we waited for the last few group members to arrive at the castle before beginning the official tour, our group began to make its way inside Wilson Castle one by one to do some exploring. Stepping through the doors to the castle was like stepping through a portal back in time, and one of the things I immediately noticed upon entering the main hallway was the large stained-glass window with the family's coat of arms emblazoned on it. To the left was the parlor room which our group would use as our main headquarters throughout the investigation, which ended up lasting until 8:00 a.m. the following morning. To the right lies a room which houses a number of relics and artifacts that were gifted to the Wilson family, including a chair from the Ming dynasty carved with ornate wooden dragons, and a tea set that was gifted to the family by Queen Mary of England.
Thank you Matt from Paranormal Buzz Radio for allowing me to use this awesome picture of the Parlor Room and chair for this blog!!
The next room we came to was the art gallery, which hosts a collection of artwork ranging from antique paintings, Greek statues, Chinese scrolls, and even paintings of the Wilson Castle itself commissioned by various artists in different artistic styles over a number of decades. The ceiling of the gallery also extends for three stories upward, which gives it a massive, cavernous feel. Then, two doors leading off the gallery soon led us to one of my favorite parts of the castle; the balcony, with its brick archways providing a breathtaking view of the fields and outbuildings below, and the vast ranges of the Green Mountains which lie just beyond them.
Thank you Matt from Paranormal Buzz Radio and Nicole from SIS Paranormal for taking these awesome pictures and allowing me to use them for this blog!!
After this we were all gathered together and given the official tour of the castle, which proved to be packed with interesting information about the building's history, as well as the artifacts inside. At this point we were all brought to the castle's 2nd Floor where most of the family bedrooms are located, as well as a large pool room located in the center which connects all the rooms on that floor.
Several of the bedrooms on this floor have ghost stories associated with them, such as one room that I referred to as "The Green Room," where a woman in mourning is allegedly seen wearing a black dress. Common practice during the Victorian era was for a widow to wear a mourning dress for at least two years after the death of her husband, so it's possible the woman seen wearing the dress died shortly after losing her husband or some other family member.
Another room on the 2nd Floor which is said to be haunted is known as "Sarah's Room," where Sarah Johnson once lived and died. This room is considered by many to be one of the castle's most haunted rooms, with many visitors reporting seeing the ghost of a woman believed to be Sarah Johnson reflected in a large mirror on the wall. Some visitors have even captured pictures of strange apparitions reflected in the mirror which were not visible at the time the photographs were taken, and many of these photographs are on display in Sarah's Room. The servant's quarters was another interesting area where we ended up experiencing a lot of unexplained paranormal phenomena later that night, though the area only consists of three small bedrooms and a washroom. Up until this point, I hadn't really felt any spooky vibes from Wilson Castle, however once we got to the 3rd Floor the building took on a much creepier and more menacing appearance. According to the guide who gave us the tour of the castle, the 3rd Floor was never finished by the Johnson family for unknown reasons. For this reason much of the 3rd Floor is unlit, with broken windows and peeling drywall which lend magnificently to its haunted aesthetic. The 3rd Floor is also home to a number of unique and interesting artifacts, including the castle's collection of Halloween props, which scared the life out of me a few times later that night as I was wandering around upstairs in the pitch darkness with nothing but a flashlight.
One spooky story told is that the 3rd Floor is allegedly haunted by the spirit of a young child whose name, identity, and cause of death are unknown. During an EVP session later that night though, it seems we may have been able to speak to the young boy or girl, who may have revealed the disturbing cause of their death.
The Investigation
After sticking around for a few hours to answer our questions, the tour guides (all of whom are descendants of the Wilson family) left the castle at around 7:00 p.m., at which point we were given free reign over the building, and began to plan out our investigation. Once it began getting dark we started setting up some of the equipment such as cameras, voice recorders, and other more specialized gear such as full spectrum cameras, trigger objects, REM pods, laser grids, etc. As I said before, this was my first true paranormal investigation, so getting to see some of the gear and learn how to use it myself was such a cool and interesting experience!!
Then the fun began, and almost right from the start we began to experience a variety of strange paranormal phenomena. Even if these experiences weren't supernatural in origin they were still very strange, and hard for me to dismiss. I won't lie, it felt like something you'd expect to see on a television show about ghost hunting, which I was not expecting at all.
As soon as we started setting up the equipment in the room, my girlfriend and one of the other investigators in the room began to notice some type of movement near the doorways, which I myself didn't see. We began asking questions and started receiving what seemed like potentially intelligent responses almost immediately. First we began asking the child for their name, or how old they were, and the response we got was a voice seeming to reply, "I'm too young."
Too young for what? The next answer we received was both short and disturbing: "Rape." I immediately felt the energy in the room shift from excitement to discomfort as we began asking more questions... who raped you? What is your name? Do you know you're dead?
Check out this recording of the EVP, and let me know what you think in the comments below!!
Thank you Matt from Paranormal Buzz Radio and Donyell from DTM Photography for allowing me to use this amazing EVP recording for this blog!! Please also note that in order to share this clip, I had to upload it to Vimeo under my username, and I do not take credit for this video or recording.
This is when some of us think we may have captured some clues from the spirits living in the house as to what may have happened to John and Sarah Johnson, the castle's original owners. While asking if there was anyone in the room with us, we started to hear muffled voices coming through the speaker of the cellphone.
Very shortly after this, my girlfriend Kelli and one of the other investigators, Barbara, began to feel extremely dizzy and nauseous, and had to leave the room. As they left the room, I called out after them, "are you guys okay?" A voice on the speaker appeared to reply, saying "it's just us." I wondered if perhaps the spirits in the room with us had attempted to use our energy to manifest themselves, which could have caused our two group members to feel ill. Jeff and myself decided to stay in the room and ask some questions to see if a spirit was indeed present with us. When asking why the spirit was stuck in the castle, we heard a voice appearing to say either "I lost Sarah," or "I love Sarah." We heard more voices coming through the speakers which appeared to say, "she doesn't love me." One voice came over the speaker saying, "I've killed," followed by the word "strangulation" or "suffocation," and then a frantic female voice which appeared to say, "he's too strong." Over the next several minutes the words that came from the equipment we were using were both disturbing and unexpected; a series of slurs and swearwords, most of which were derogatory slang terms used for women. We heard a man appearing to yell the words "bitch," and "slut," and several others that were even worse which I won't bring myself to repeat here. But frankly, some of the language that came through during this session was very vulgar and unsettling. Despite all this though, I never felt unwelcome or scared at all in Wilson Castle, except at one point when I stepped into The Green Room by myself. Immediately upon entering the room I felt a heaviness, as if being repelled by an unseen force. I had intended to walk to the window on the far side of the room to look out and around, because I hadn't been in that particular room yet since the investigation began. It was as if all my intuition was suddenly telling me I should leave... so I immediately did. Time seemed to be flying by as our investigation commenced, and before I knew it, the sun had risen and it was time to head back home. Departing the Castle
I'm not sure if it was the fact that I had only slept for about 90 minutes in the last 24 hours, but despite feeling as if the night had dragged on forever, I couldn't believe it was already over. Before going we took a few photographs with the other groups and said our goodbyes. Although I'm still a skeptic at heart, this experience definitely gave me something to think about, and a new perspective. I hope to do it again some day. Oh, and did you notice in the first picture on the left I'm holding an old brick from Wilson Castle, which I purchased as a souvenir for $5.00? Although I don't think the brick is haunted or cursed, there's definitely a lingering energy to it.
Thank you Jeff from AJ's Paranormal for taking these awesome pictures and allowing me to use them for this blog!!
So, what do you guys think about my first real, hands-on paranormal investigation? Would you visit Wilson Castle? Or even better, would you stay there overnight? Let me know in the comments below!!! And if you decide to take the tour of Wilson Castle, be sure to share your own stories in the comments as well!!
The following is a list of allegedly haunted museums in New York, USA. Be sure to leave me a comment and let me know which location you think is the creepiest! To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in New York, Click Here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: New York, available on Amazon!!
And be sure to also check out this spooky YouTube Video I made to go along with this blog: #1 - 9/11 Memorial Site & Museum
Coordinates: 40.711632°, -74.013112°
Location Address: 180 Greenwich Street, Manhattan, New York, 10007 Many rescue workers and emergency response teams on the morning of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City reported witnessing the apparition of a mysterious dark-skinned woman wearing a white dress, who appeared at the collapsing World Trade Center to assist wounded victims and to help the souls of the deceased to pass over. Since the September 11th terrorist attacks, visitors at Ground Zero in Manhattan report witnessing the apparitions of victims and rescue workers who were killed tragically, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as hearing disembodied voices, explosions, and screams, or feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Many first responders have also reported being visited in their dreams by spirits of the deceased victims. #2 - Buffalo Naval Park Museum
Coordinates: 42.877650°, -78.880338°
Location Address: Military Park 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, New York, 14202 Visitors at the Buffalo Naval Park Museum in Buffalo, New York report encountering apparitions and shadow figures aboard a decommissioned World War II era destroyer called the USS The Sullivans. The USS The Sullivans first set sail in April of 1943, and was heavily involved in the naval conflicts of the Pacific Theater during World War II. It was named after five brothers; George, Francis, Joseph, Madison, and Albert Sullivan, who enlisted together, and who were killed when their ship was struck by a torpedo from a Japanese destroyer. According to legend, the spirits of the five Sullivan brothers often appear aboard the USS The Sullivans, along with other former crew members whose restless spirits still remain. #3 - Chautauqua County Historical Society & McClurg Museum
Coordinates: 42.321459°, -79.576920°
Location Address: 15 E. Main Street, Westfield, New York, 14787 Built in 1818 as the McClurg Mansion, the McClurg Museum in Westfield, New York also houses the Chautauqua County Historical Society. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman who once worked in the house as a servant. Visitors at the museum have reported encountering the apparition of a woman dressed in maid's clothing, as well as hearing the disembodied sounds of a woman crying. Although many claim to witness the young woman's apparition, the reason for her presence is unknown. #4 - Dr. Best House & Medical Exhibit
Coordinates: 42.596231°, -74.332919°
Location Address: 1568 Clauverwie Road, Middleburgh, New York, 12122 Constructed in 1884 as a doctor's office and home for the late Dr. Best, the Dr. Best House & Medical Exhibit in Middleburgh, New York is said to be haunted by the spirits of Dr. Best, his wife, and son, all of whom passed away in the house. The location is furnished with much of its original decor, as well as a variety of medical tools and devices from the late Victorian era. Paranormal investigators report witnessing apparitions and hearing disembodied voices, as well as the unexplained sounds of a piano playing late at night when the house is empty. Others report feeling sudden cold spots, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as feeling the presence of an unseen entity, or feeling as if being watched. The Dr. Best House & Medical Exhibit also hosts paranormal investigations and ghost tours during the Halloween season. #5 - Ft. William Henry Museum & Restoration
Coordinates: 43.420957°, -73.712707°
Location Address: 48 Canada Street, Lake George, New York, 12845 Ft. William Henry in Lake George, New York was established in 1755 as a British military outpost during the French and Indian War. It is said to be haunted by the spirits of over 200 British troops who were massacred by a tribe of Native American warriors after surrendering to invading French forces in 1757, though some estimate the number of casualties to be as high as 1,500. Visitors at the museum report witnessing the apparitions of former soldiers, as well as experiencing strange paranormal activity, such as disembodied voices, cold spots, doors opening and closing by themselves, and objects being moved by an unseen entity. The Ft. William Henry Museum was featured on an episode of the popular television series Ghost Hunters in October of 2009. #6 - Frederic Remington Art Museum
Coordinates: 44.698525°, -75.492948°
Location Address: 303 Washington Street, Ogdensburg, New York, 13669 Constructed in 1810 as a private residence, the Frederic Remington Art Museum in Ogdensburg, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Madame Vespucci, who lived in the home before it became a museum. Employees often report encountering Madame Vespucci's apparition and hearing the sounds of a disembodied female voice, as well as experiencing other paranormal activity such as cold spots, and feelings of being watched by an unseen entity. #7 - Historic Valentown Hall & Museum
Coordinates: 43.026100°, -77.436401°
Location Address: 267 High Street, Victor, New York, 14564 Constructed in 1879 as a shopping center, Valentown Hall in Victor, New York was converted into a museum in 1940. Visitors report witnessing apparitions, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as disembodied voices, music, and objects moving by themselves. The old building is filled with hundreds of relics and artifacts dating back to the 1800's, which many believe is the reason it is haunted. #8 - Iron Island Museum
Coordinates: 42.890037°, -78.811407°
Location Address: 998 E. Lovejoy Street, Buffalo, New York, 14206 The Iron Island Museum in Buffalo, New York was built in 1883 as a church, and was later used as a funeral home during the 1950's and 1960's. Employees working at the museum often report witnessing apparitions and shadow figures, or experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena such as disembodied voices and cold spots. One commonly seen spirit is that of a man named Edgar Zernick, whose cremated remains sat in the building's basement unclaimed for years, as well as the spirits of two twin boys who passed away during the 1960's. The Iron Island Museum offers late night ghost tours and investigations, and is said to be haunted by multiple other unidentified apparitions who are believed to be attached to some of the historical objects on display. #9 - Jefferson County Historical Society & Museum
Coordinates: 43.973291°, -75.911783°
Location Address: 228 Washington Street, Watertown, New York, 13601 Also known as the Paddock Mansion, the Jefferson County Historical Society in Watertown, New York was constructed in 1876 by Edwin and Olive Paddock. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of Mrs. Paddock, whose apparition is seen by visitors wearing a green dress. Employees also report experiencing paranormal activity such as cold spots, disembodied voices, footsteps, and feelings of being watched by an unseen entity. #10 - Lake George Historical Association & Museum
Coordinates: 43.425859°, -73.711565°
Location Address: 290 Canada Street, Lake George, New York, 12845 The Lake George Historical Association & Museum in Lake George, New York was constructed in 1845 as the Warren County Courthouse, where outlaws were jailed and major criminal trials were once held. The location served as the headquarters for many government officials until 1963, and is said to be haunted by the spirits of former prisoners who were sentenced to death and executed. Visitors at the location often report witnessing apparitions, as well as experiencing sudden cold spots, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. #11 - McGarrah's Stagecoach Inn & Cornerstone Masonic Historical Society
Coordinates: 41.324740°, -74.186668°
Location Address: 300 Stage Road, Monroe, New York, 10950 Constructed in the late 1700's as a rest stop for stagecoach travelers, the McGarrah's Stagecoach Inn in Monroe, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man whose apparition is seen wearing a black suit and top hat. Tourists visiting the museum often report witnessing the man's apparition throughout the location, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as sudden cold spots, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Although many have reported encountering the man's apparition, the reason for his presence is unknown. #12 - Museum of the Moving Image
Coordinates: 40.756345°, -73.923950°
Location Address: 36-01 35th Avenue, Astoria, New York, 11106 Opened in 1988, the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria is said to be haunted by the spirit of an unidentified woman, whose apparition is seen wearing a long white dress. Employees also report hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and footsteps coming from areas that are believed to be empty. One visitor in 2016 reported being alone at the museum shortly before closing when he heard the disembodied sounds of a man's voice close by, which allegedly frightened the man so much that he immediately left the building without ever looking back. Although many have reported encountering spirits at the Museum of the Moving Image, the reason for their presence is unknown. #13 - National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum
Coordinates: 42.699846°, -74.923244°
Location Address: 25 Main Street, Cooperstown, New York, 13326 Guests at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York report witnessing shadow figures and apparitions, as well as experiencing other paranormal activity, such as disembodied voices, and feelings of being watched by an unseen entity. The museum currently offers ghost tours for visitors during the Halloween season. #14 - Old Ft. Niagara State Park & Museum
Coordinates: 43.262662°, -79.063230°
Location Address: 102 Morrow Plaza, Youngstown, New York, 14174 Constructed in 1678 by French settlers, Old Ft. Niagara in Youngstown, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a French soldier who was beheaded in a duel. Visitors often report encountering the man's headless apparition, as well as witnessing the apparitions of other fallen soldiers who were killed in battle. Old Ft. Niagara was added to the National Register of Historic Places in October of 1966. #15 - Old Stone Fort Museum
Coordinates: 42.677315°, -74.301934°
Location Address: 145 Fort Road, Schoharie, New York, 12157 Constructed in 1772 as a church, the building became known as The Old Stone Fort after being fortified and used as a fortress during the American Revolutionary War. It was later used as an armory for Union forces during the American Civil War. Visitors at The Old Stone Fort report witnessing apparitions, as well as hearing disembodied screams and the sounds of an organ playing late at night. #16 - Palmyra Historical Museum
Coordinates: 43.064556°, -77.229513°
Location Address: 132 Market Street, Palmyra, New York, 14522 Constructed during the early 1800's as a hotel and tavern, the Palmyra Historical Museum in Palmyra, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman and her six young children who were killed in a fire in 1964. Visitors often report encountering apparitions of the woman and her deceased children, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and children laughing. Employees working at the museum report witnessing objects within the old building being moved or rearranged by an unseen entity, as well as experiencing unexplained cold spots, and feelings of being watched. The Palmyra Historical Museum offers ghost tours and investigations during the Halloween season. #17 - Raynham Hall Museum
Coordinates: 40.872384°, -73.531575°
Location Address: 20 W. Main Street, Oyster Bay, New York, 11771 Purchased by the Townsend Family in May of 1738, Raynham Hall in Oyster Bay, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Sally Townsend, as well as several other members of the Townsend family. According to legend, Sally fell in love with a British soldier during the American Revolutionary War. She allegedly betrayed her lover after discovering his plans to sabotage Patriot forces at West Point, and they never spoke again. She died at age 82 having never married. Since Sally's death, tourists visiting the Raynham Hall Museum have reported encountering the spirit of an elderly woman, as well as experiencing unexplained cold spots, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. #18 - Roberson Museum & Science Center
Coordinates: 42.094004°, -75.918655°
Location Address: 30 Front Street, Binghamton, New York, 13905 Built in 1904 as the Roberson Family Mansion, the Roberson Museum & Science Center in Binghamton, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of its original owner, Alonzo Roberson, who passed away in 1934. Visitors at the museum also report encountering the spirits of several unidentified young children whose apparitions are seen and heard playing in the hallways, and employees often claim to witness the apparition of an elderly man around closing time. Others report feeling cold spots and sudden drops in temperature, as well as other unexplained paranormal phenomena such as disembodied voices, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. #19 - Seneca Falls Historical Society & Museum
Coordinates: 42.915224°, -76.794884°
Location Address: 55 Cayuga Street, Seneca Falls, New York, 13148 Constructed in the mid-1800's as a private residence, the Seneca Falls Historical Society in Seneca Falls, New York was once part of a larger 10-acre estate, which also included a vineyard, carriage house, and orchard. Employees at the location report witnessing a male apparition believed to be Edward Mynderse, the house's original owner, as well as the spirit of a young Irish girl, and an older woman who is believed to be a former nanny. #20 - Staten Island Historical Society & Living History Museum
Coordinates: 40.570920°, -74.145604°
Location Address: 441 Clark Avenue, Staten Island, New York, 10306 Also known as Historic Richmond Town, the Staten Island Historical Society is a living history museum in Staten Island, New York, with many buildings dating back to the late 1600's. Many of the old buildings are said to be haunted by the spirits of past residents who died of illness or from other natural causes. The Guyon-Lake-Tyson House was built in 1740, and is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Elizabeth Lake-Tyson, as well a number of her young children who all passed away before reaching adulthood. Tourists visiting the Guyon-Lake-Tyson House report witnessing apparitions, as well as hearing disembodied voices, footsteps, and sounds. In some cases, trigger objects such as toys and candy are seen being moved or played with by the spirit of a young child. Employees at the Old County Clerk & Surrogates Office also report hearing disembodied sounds in empty areas of the building, as well as experiencing sudden cold spots, and other paranormal activity, such as objects being moved around, rearranged, or misplaced by an unseen entity. #21 - The Museum of Modern Art
Coordinates: 40.761433°, -73.977622°
Location Address: 11 W. 53rd Street, Manhattan, New York, 10019 The Museum of Modern Art (sometimes called The MoMA) in Manhattan, New York first opened on November 7, 1929, and is renowned as being one of the largest and most influential art museums in the world. The location is said to be haunted by the spirit of an unidentified woman, sometimes referred to as the Lady In White, and other times simply as The MoMA ghost. Security guards and other employees working at The Museum of Modern Art at night have reported catching glimpses of the Lady In White, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as lights flickering or turning on and off by themselves, and objects being moved by an unseen entity. Many also report feeling a strange presence, or hearing disembodied thuds and other sounds coming from the building's 6th floor, which is strictly off limits to guests and employees. #22 - Washington Irving's Sunnyside Museum
Coordinates: 41.047791°, -73.868538°
Location Address: 3 W. Sunnyside Lane, Irvington, New York, 10533 Washington Irving's Sunnyside Museum in Irvington, New York was built as a private residence in 1835 by the American author Washington Irving, who is famous for writing the novels The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and Rip Van Winkle. The museum is said to be haunted by the spirit of Washington Irving himself, as well as his five nieces who all lived and died in the home. Many guests report witnessing apparitions, feeling strange cold spots, and experiencing other unexplained paranormal activity, such as hearing disembodied voices and whispers, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Employees working at Washington Irving's Sunnyside Museum also claim to arrive at the location in the morning to find that someone has mysteriously cleaned the location or rearranged different objects and furniture. #23 - William Phelps General Store & Home Museum
Coordinates: 43.064899°, -77.229547°
Location Address: 140 Market Street, Palmyra, New York, 14522 Constructed in 1826, the William Phelps General Store & Home in Palmyra, New York is believed to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Sibyl Phelps, the last member of the Phelps family, who passed away in 1976. Visitors at the museum report witnessing Mrs. Phelps' apparition, as well as other unidentified spirits. Others report hearing disembodied footsteps and voices, as well as feeling the sensation of being touched by an unseen entity, and many employees have reported encountering a spectral cat that disappears when approached. For additional information, or to see my complete list of folklore tales and haunted locations in New York, click here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: New York, available on Amazon!! If you liked this post, be sure to click like and leave a comment below, and be sure to follow GhostQuest.net on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr for more creepy content and posts! You can also subscribe to my YouTube Channel to see my future creepy videos, and be sure to say hi if you do! Subscribers to the GhostQuest.net Monthly Newsletter will also receive a free copy of my eBook, Top 5 American Monsters!! GhostQuest.net is one of the largest free online resources for paranormal investigators and enthusiasts, and it would mean so much to me if you'd consider supporting me by making a pledge on patreon! Once I reach 25 patrons, I'll begin doing a monthly giveaway, where you can win awesome prizes like gift cards, event tickets, equipment, apparel, and more!! Patreon subscribers also get a special shoutout on all my new blog posts and youtube videos, plus, get early access to my new blogs, YouTube videos, and more! Thanks so much for reading, and be sure to like, share, and comment below!!! And a special Thank You to my Patreon supporters who help cover the costs of hosting GhostQuest.net: Cameron J. Quinn, Deborah Nelson, Donna Ezrol, Jes, Mathew Boyer, and Melissa Drewry!! Your support means so much to me!!
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