Hey there, and welcome! Since you’re here, chances are you love a good ghost story as much as I do. But this isn’t just about the hauntings—it’s about the people and history behind them. From eerie legends to real-life mysteries, this is where the past gets a little spooky. So grab a flashlight (or maybe just some coffee) and let’s dive in!
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- James Ruppert: The Easter Sunday Massacre
On Easter Sunday, March 30, 1975, in Hamilton, Ohio, a family gathering turned into one of America’s deadliest familicides. Forty-one-year-old James Urban Ruppert was an unemployed draftsman. He shot and… - The Haunting of the Cashtown Inn: Where History Refuses to Rest
The Cashtown Inn has stood along the old Chambersburg Turnpike for more than two centuries. Built sometime between 1797 and 1806, it served travelers passing between Chambersburg and Gettysburg. They… - A History of Séances
The candlelight flickers, stretching shadows along the walls. The air is thick with anticipation, heavy with the scent of wax and something else, something older. Around the table, hands clasp… - The Mount’s Haunted History: Ghosts of Edith Wharton’s Estate
Edith Wharton’s beloved Mount Estate rises above Laurel Lake in Lenox, Massachusetts, a stunning tribute to one of America’s literary greats. But beyond its grand architecture and lush gardens, something… - Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer: D-Day’s First American CemeteryHistory gets things wrong all the time. Sometimes it’s an honest mistake, a name misspelled in a record, a place misidentified in a report. Other times, those small errors snowball…
- The Haunting of the Seelbach Hilton: The Tragic Tale of the “Lady in Blue”
The Seelbach Hilton in Louisville, Kentucky, epitomizes Southern luxury and historic charm. This iconic hotel has welcomed infamous figures such as Lucky Luciano, Dutch Schultz, and Al Capone. It served…
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