If you allow yourself to sit back and think about ghost stories, many people would paint a picture of listening to one around a campfire keeping them warm with a group of their closest friends. There’s nothing but pitch-black darkness all around, with only the sounds of the crackling logs and the nature around breaking the silence. Ghost stories often tell the tale of urban legends, ones that hark back to times of yesteryear. Poker was a game played back in the times of the cowboys, miners, and farmers in the time of the stagecoaches, saloons and six-shooters, arguably making it just as much of a part of U.S. culture as the Wild West or the old riverboats of the era. So let's up the ante a little and tell some stories of old….. Changing Your Soul With The Devil...Farmer John Morris was walking home late one evening when a well-dressed man approached him. The conversation happened to come upon where John had been that evening, Morris told the man he’d been playing poker at a friend’s, and he was happy as he’d won a lot of money. The stranger immediately perked up, challenging Morris to a game to which he declined. After walking a little further, they reached a bridge; the stranger revealed some gold playing cards and began to deal with them. Morris couldn’t refuse, but it proved the stranger was a much better player. But he’d repeatedly deal the cards then asked Morris if he’d consider betting his soul? Suddenly, a card dropped from Morris’ grasp, the ace of spades dropped into the river below. They looked over the bridge to see it floating down the river, and Morris caught a glimpse of his opponent’s reflection. He had two horns, glowing red eyes, and a forked tongue sticking out from his mouth. Morris turned quickly, but the stranger vanished, as a ball of flame flashed away into the night sky. Dead Man’s HandBack in 1876, the legendary Wild Bill Hickok was playing poker, it was a deadly game played by professional gamblers and crooks. The old lawman sat at the table in Deadwood; the dealer dealt his first four cards. Just as he turned them over, there was the crack of a gun. Hickok slumped onto the table, his head hung forward, left resting beside his left hand, which held his cards. He had an 8 of spades and ace of spades, an 8 of clubs and the ace of clubs…. The 8th letter of the alphabet is H, followed by an A, H, and an A. The cards were laughing at him. Anyone with a basic grasp of poker hand rankings knows that a hand comprises of five cards, but that’s not the case with the Dead Man’s Hand – you die before you get the fifth card. So remember, if you’re ever playing poker and the dealer turns over an 8, then an ace, then another 8, beware, because if your next card is to be an ace..... you’ll never play again. McKenzie’s GhostOver in the UK, in Liverpool, Alexander McKenzie was a civil engineer on the Leeds to Liverpool canal in the 1811’s and achieved as much success in his work as he did in gambling. It’s said he was fortunate at the poker table in particular. He was known to almost read people’s minds, but it was rumored McKenzie had struck a deal with the devil. To have the world’s greatest lucky streak, he would have to hand over his soul the moment he was buried in exchange for this. McKenzie hatched a plan to save himself.
Although he saved himself from Lucifer’s grasp when he was entombed in 1851, sitting upright at a card table clutching a royal flush, it also kept him from heaven too. The large man renowned for wearing a cloak and top hat can still often be heard wailing and wandering around Rodney Street in Liverpool’s city center, leaving him as a lost soul with nowhere to go for the rest of eternity. Alright folks, thanks for reading!! Be sure to leave a comment if you enjoyed this post, or if you want to find some real haunted places, and maybe create some ghost stories of your own, check out my guide to some of these spooky, haunted locations near you by clicking here.
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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!!
And be sure to also check out my spooky YouTube Video I made to go along with this Blog: Dogtown
Coordinates: 42.636206°, -70.664767°
Location Address: Dogtown Road, Gloucester, Massachusetts 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
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After the disappearance of the Johnson family, Wilson Castle sat abandoned for a short time, and passed through several different owners over the following decades. In 1939 the castle was purchased by a man named Colonel Herbert Lee Wilson, who served in the United States Army Signal Corps during World War II, and is renowned as being a pioneer in the field of wireless communication and technology. Colonel Wilson passed away in 1981, and the castle has remained in the Wilson family ever since. The estate spans over 115 acres of wooded hillsides and rolling fields, and offers historical tours during the daytime or paranormal investigations for those who dare to stay at the castle overnight.
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Arriving At the Castle
The man and woman left, and the rest of our group arrived. We made the remainder of the journey from the end of the driveway to the castle, which we hadn't been able to see up until this point. As we pulled up to the front of the castle I was immediately captivated by the building's unique architecture and stonework, which was made to resemble a mixture of Dutch neo-renaissance, Scottish Baronial, Queen Anne, and Romanesque Revival styles. As someone who generally isn't a huge fan of brick buildings, I was taken aback by the beauty of the brickwork on the historic castle's exterior, which was tastefully accented with a number of slate slabs, stained glass windows, and etchings which were meticulously carved into the bricks themselves.
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The castle also consists of two turrets, thirteen fireplaces, and eighty-four stained-glass windows which were all uniquely crafted for its original owners. Further down the hall on the left is where the main staircase would later lead us to the castle's second floor, and beyond that is the dining room. On the right is the music room, where several antique pianos and pipe organs are setup on display, as well as an old Swiss music box that plays music using a series of notches etched into a large, metal disk - almost like an old record player, but powered by a large, wooden crank on the side. Over time the disks which are used to play the music became distorted, making them sound warped and off-key when played, which sent chills down my spine and lent magnificently to the creepiness factor of this fascinating relic.
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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 second 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.
This was one of my favorite rooms in the house, and I could just picture the men of the castle smoking fat cigars, drinking whiskey, and playing pool late into the night. The fact that the pool table itself was an original artifact of the house made it easier to imagine this, I suppose. At one point during our investigation some of us in the group even swore we could smell the scent of tobacco smoke lingering in the air near the old pool table, however this could have been due to a number of non-paranormal factors such as humidity, or smells becoming trapped in the fabric of the table and surrounding walls. The room is also filled with a number of interesting relics from the castle, such as antique radios, old books, financial journals, and musical instruments.
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Another room on the second 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, where visitors often report seeing the ghost of a woman believed to be Sarah Johnson reflected in a large mirror. Some visitors have even captured pictures of strange apparitions reflected in the mirror which weren't visible at the time the photographs were taken, and many of these photographs are on display in Sarah's Room.
The servant's quarters were another interesting area where we ended up experiencing some 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 third 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 third floor was never finished before the Johnson family suddenly disappeared. For this reason much of the third floor is unlit, with broken windows and peeling drywall which lend magnificently to its haunted aesthetic.
The third 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.
The Investigation
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 wasn't expecting at all.
Our first stop in the castle was to the largest room on the third floor, where Matt set up several glowing toy balls as trigger objects to try and attract the attention of the young child who allegedly haunts the area. We also set up a voice recorder, laser grid, and spirit box in the cavernous, empty room; empty except for the group of us investigating, and an old wicker casket dating back to the 1800's which was used by the local funeral home to transport the bodies of recently deceased men and women to the funeral home where they were prepared for burial. The tour guide who came with us to the third floor earlier in the day estimated that hundreds of bodies had been held in the old casket, maybe even more. Although this little factoid isn't relevant to this part of the story, I promise it will become more relevant later on...
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As soon as we started setting up equipment in the room, my girlfriend and one of the other investigators 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?
What happened next sounded to me like the voice of an adult male attempting to aggressively silence the voice of the younger spirit, saying things like, "don't answer," followed by what sounded like two people shouting, but we were unable to make out the words being said. Later that night we also had a strange experience involving the same room (I'll refer to it from now on as "The Coffin Room") when Jeff from AJ's Paranormal also decided to setup some equipment. Towards the end of the session Jeff laid down in the casket and asked us to lock him inside. The lid was lowered over Jeff, at which point Matt and Donyell, who were investigating in a different room downstairs caught a strange EVP which appeared to say quite clearly, "let him out."
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Check out this recording of the EVP, and let me know what you think it says in the comments below!! This has to be one of the clearest EVPs I've ever heard, and I was totally caught off guard when it happened!
Another strange occurrence happened when a group of us went into the servant's quarters, which until recently was off limits to guests. We set up several devices in the room, such as an audio recorder, EMF meter, and a cellphone running the Necrophonics app. I had seen apps like this used many times by paranormal investigators and enthusiasts on YouTube and other places online, and have always been skeptical about their legitimacy, but after learning more about how the algorithm supposedly works (using nothing more than a database of phonetic sounds) I decided to try and be more open-minded about trying it. |
Very shortly after this, my girlfriend 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, or perhaps merely the presence of these spirits was enough.
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 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 walking through an invisible barrier, or as if I was 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
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 a tour of Wilson Castle, be sure to share your own stories and experiences in the comments!
And be sure to also check out this spooky YouTube Video I made to go along with this Blog:
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9/11 Memorial Site & Museum
"The 9/11 Museum"
Location Address: 180 Greenwich Street, Manhattan, New York
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
"Buffalo Naval Park"
Location Address: Military Park 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, New York
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.
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Chautauqua County Historical Society & McClurg Museum
"The McClurg Museum"
Location Address: 15 E. Main Street, Westfield, New York
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.
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Dr. Best House & Medical Exhibit Museum
"The Dr. Best House"
Location Address: 1568 Clauverwie Road, Middleburgh, New York
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
"Fort William Henry"
Location Address: 48 Canada Street, Lake George, New York
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
"Remington Art Museum"
Location Address: 303 Washington Street, Ogdensburg, New York
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
"Valentown Hall"
Location Address: 267 High Street, Victor, New York
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
Location Address: 998 E. Lovejoy Street, Buffalo, New York
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
"Paddock Mansion"
Location Address: 228 Washington Street, Watertown, New York
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.
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Lake George Historical Association & Museum
"Old Warren County Courthouse"
Location Address: 290 Canada Street, Lake George, New York
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.
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McGarrah's Stagecoach Inn & Cornerstone Masonic Historical Society Museum
Location Address: 300 Stage Road, Monroe, New York
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.
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Museum Of The Moving Image
Location Address: 36-01 35th Avenue, Astoria, New York
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
"The National Baseball Hall Of Fame"
Location Address: 25 Main Street, Cooperstown, New York
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
"Old Fort Niagara"
Location Address: 102 Morrow Plaza, Youngstown, New York
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
"The Old Stone Fort"
Location Address: 145 Fort Road, Schoharie, New York
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
"Palmyra History Museum"
Location Address: 132 Market Street, Palmyra, New York
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
"Raynham Hall"
Location Address: 20 W. Main Street, Oyster Bay, New York
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
"The Roberson Museum"
Location Address: 30 Front Street, Binghamton, New York
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
"Seneca Falls Historical Society"
Location Address: 55 Cayuga Street, Seneca Falls, New York
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
"Richmond Town Living History Museum"
Location Address: 441 Clark Avenue, Staten Island, New York
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
"The MoMA"
Location Address: 11 W. 53rd Street, Manhattan, New York
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
"The Washington Irving House"
Location Address: 3 W. Sunnyside Lane, Irvington, New York
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
"Phelps General Store"
Location Address: 140 Market Street, Palmyra, New York
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.
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Brian Weaver is the founder and creator of GhostQuest.net, one of the internet’s most comprehensive databases for haunted locations, urban legends, and folklore tales throughout the United States. He grew up in rural New England, where he attended college for Computer Science.
Brian Weaver is also an avid: Paranormal Enthusiast, Self-Published Author, Foodie, Video Gamer, Web Developer, News Junky, Caffeine Addict, Animal Lover, Cat Dad, Campfire Lover, Star Gazer, Outdoor Enthusiast, and Eclectic Music Lover.
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