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…
Tag: #hauntedhistoryjaunts
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…
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…
Kinkora Branch Railroad
The Kinkora Branch Railroad: A Journey Through Industrial History In the heart of Burlington County, New Jersey, lies a lesser-known but fascinating piece of railroad history—the Kinkora Branch. This short rail line, though small in length, played a significant role in the industrial development of the region and serves as a microcosm of America’s transportation…
The Phantom Session of the Senate
In the heart of Washington D.C., within the majestic halls of the United States Capitol, lies a lesser-known tale that whispers through the corridors when dusk settles and the public’s gaze turns elsewhere. This story involves the U.S. Senate Chamber, a place of heated debates and historic decisions, and an eerie event known as the…
Haunted Historic Whitehill Mansion – Paranormal and Spirits
Whitehill Mansion The Whitehill Mansion, in Fieldsboro New Jersey, is a local haunted historic jaunt that is rife with paranormal activity – one we have visited, toured and investigated for paranormal activity several times now. The beauty of this home and the history it has to share keeps drawing me back. This stately historic home,…
Haunted Historic Whitehill Mansion – Paranormal and Spirits Part 2
Whitehill Mansion – Paranormal and Spirits Part 2 The Whitehill Mansion is a local haunted historic jaunt for us – one we have visited, toured and investigated for paranormal activity many times. It’s beauty and history, as well as the Spirits contained within, are a draw I can’t resist. The original home on this property…
Haunted: Harper’s Pub Clementon, NJ
It began as a beautiful dream – one I knew immediately was not mine. I am the mother of this amazing little creature, this son that I never knew would complete me in so many ways. I am rocking him in my arms, staring in utter amazement at the perfection of his features, breathing in…
Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum – Part 1
Weston, WV Lewis County, West Virginia is a sleepy little town of roughly 4,000 people that has seen itself rise and fall since its incorporation in 1846. Weston – the county seat – is a picturesque little town that has two historic districts: Weston Downtown Historic District and the Weston Downtown Residential Historic District. The…