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View Blog Post - Carter’s Grove Plantation
Ghost in hallway of Carter's Grove Plantation

Carter’s Grove Plantation

Williamsburg is often remembered for its important role in colonial America, as it acted as the capital of Virginia during a pivotal time in American history. Yet, it was also home to some more scanda ...

View Blog Post - The Most Haunted Places in Williamsburg
Haunted Colonial Williamsburg

The Most Haunted Places in Williamsburg

A city as old as Williamsburg, Virginia, has seen the many highs and lows of United States history. Some, like this Colonial-period burgh, have even survived through the throes of conflict and war.&nb ...

View Blog Post - The Spirits of Paxton Manor
Spirits in the haunted Paxton Manor

The Spirits of Paxton Manor

Every Halloween, haunted houses pop up throughout the United States. Sometimes they set up shop in an old warehouse, a cornfield, or a gymnasium. Yet, it’s rare for a commercial haunted house to ope ...

View Blog Post - Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall
Ghost in theater of Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall

Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall

Located at one of the oldest college campuses in the nation is a popular gathering spot where members of the community can enjoy live entertainment and events. This historic performing arts center has ...

View Blog Post - The Mystery of the Cohoke Light
Mysterious Cohoke Light

The Mystery of the Cohoke Light

In a rural part of Eastern Virginia along the Pamunkey River, there have been sightings of a strange ghost light that appears near the railroad tracks. Over the years, this mysterious and luminous orb ...

View Blog Post - The Fort Magruder Hotel
Ghost in hall of the haunted Fort Magruder Hotel

The Fort Magruder Hotel

A historic hotel set in one of America’s oldest cities is the site where thousands of people lost their lives in battle. Many locals believe the Fort Magruder Hotel is haunted by the souls of those ...

View Blog Post - The Haunted Wren Building
Haunted library in the Wren Building

The Haunted Wren Building

Apparitions of forgotten soldiers, the sound of footsteps behind you, and the presence of a crypt that is centuries old are just a few of the ghoulish details associated with this historic building lo ...

View Blog Post - The Rosewell Plantation
Ghost looking out of the haunted Rosewell Plantation

The Rosewell Plantation

What was once the largest and most lavish home in colonial Virginia stands today in ruins. All that survives of the previous estate is the brickwork, wine cellar, and a few chimneys, and yet it still ...

View Blog Post - The Spirits of Shields Tavern
Inside of haunted Shields Tavern

The Spirits of Shields Tavern

Located in the heart of the Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area, dwells a beautifully restored tavern. Behind its white-painted exterior and quaint shuttered windows resides a handsomely recreated int ...