One of the earliest experiences of a haunting I recall from my childhood was pretty extreme. The story behind it has lived with my family ever since, being recounted and likely embellished so many times over the years that it has become a legend. This is the true story, non-embellished, as I remember it of…
Haunted: Jean Bonnet Tavern – Bedford, PA
Along the historic Lincoln Highway in Bedford, PA, there is an iconic fieldstone tavern that has been providing hospitality, spirits, food, and lodging since the 1760’s – the Jean Bonnet Tavern (also known as Old Fork’s Inn and Bonnet’s Tavern). Check it out here: https://www.jeanbonnettavern.com/ Prior to opening as a tavern, the property was used by…
Haunted: Absecon Lighthouse Atlantic City, NJ
New Jersey has over 200 miles of coastline that provide unique ecological riches, miles of sandy beaches, popular boardwalks and busy coastal waterways used by many including residents, tourists, fisherman and nature lovers. NJ is also home to beautiful barrier islands that are surrounded by the ocean, bays, and marshes. Dotted throughout this coastline are…
Haunted: Woodstown Tavern and Hotel – Woodstown, NJ
Here in New Jersey, the December days can be unpredictable – sometimes sunny and decent and other times cold, gray and miserable. Either way, the days are short and the nights long. That’s why we love to get out, take a drive and visit historic, haunted locations. Although I have lived in New Jersey basically…
Historic Whitesbog Village – New Jersey
The Whitesbog Historic Farm & Village, located in Browns Mills, NJ, is a small cranberry farming village founded in 1857. The village is the perfect location for outdoor enthusiasts, foodies, and history lovers alike. It is a hidden gem of history, once the epicenter of cranberry and blueberry cultivation in the U.S. Founded in the late…
Haunted Logan Inn – New Hope, PA
Since we had such a hauntingly good time at the Inn of the Hawke in Lambertville, NJ and the night was so beautiful, we decided to cross the canal and the river into New Hope, PA. Read about the Inn of the Hawke haunted jaunt here: https://wp.me/paqIPF-69 If you have checked out our jaunt to…
Haunted History Jaunts: A Spooky Thanksgiving Tale
🍂👻 As we gather around the table for Thanksgiving, let’s dive into a slice of haunted history that might just give you chills with your cranberry sauce! Legend tells of a Thanksgiving feast in the late 19th century near Salem, Massachusetts, where the celebration took a ghostly turn. The townsfolk gathered at the old Holbrook…
White House Ghostly Tales
In the realm of haunted history, few tales are as chilling as that of the White House, which has its own spectral residents. One of the most famous ghostly inhabitants is said to be none other than Abraham Lincoln. His ghost is reportedly seen in various parts of the mansion: – Visitors and staff have…
Haunted: The Inn of the Hawke – Lambertville, NJ
It started out as a magical evening – a starry December night that had just a slight chill in the air, beautiful historical homes dressed in their best Christmas attire, sparkling colored lights shining everywhere. Driving into this adorable little town you can’t help but be swept up in the feel of it – the…
The Villisca Axe Murder House: Where True Crime Meets the Paranormal
On the night of June 9, 1912, in the small town of Villisca, Iowa, a chilling crime unfolded that would echo through time, not just in the annals of true crime, but in the realm of the paranormal. Here’s a look into this haunting intersection: The Crime: -Eight people, including six children, were brutally murdered…