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View Article - The Alexandrian Hotel
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The Alexandrian Hotel

When the first settlers arrived in Virginia from England in 1669, they settled on land that is now the city of Alexandria, which was founded in 1749. With a history dating back to before the Revolutionary War, it’s unsurprising that Alexandria has ...

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View Article - Hauntings of Robert E. Lee’s Boyhood Home
Robert E. Lee Mansion in Alexandria

Hauntings of Robert E. Lee’s Boyhood Home

The Commonwealth of Virginia attracts visitors from all over for its natural beauty and rich history dating back two centuries. However, a darker side lurks beneath this state's veneer of Southern Charm. Its history is steeped in such tragedy that ...

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View Article - The William Ramsay House
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The William Ramsay House

Visiting Alexandria, Virginia, today is like taking a step back in time. Every street corner seems to house a piece of local history, be it a memorial dedicated to World War II veterans or a home that’s been standing for almost as long as the town ...

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View Article - The True Story of Alexandria’s Burning Bride
A tortured female spirit

The True Story of Alexandria’s Burning Bride

In a previous post, we told the tragic tale of Laura Schaffer of Alexandria. A young lady on her wedding night is killed in a freak accident when her wedding dress catches on fire. The incident, unfortunately, turned her into an urban legend and led ...

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View Article - Creepy Tales from Old Alexandria, VA
A ghostly woman looking into the distance

Creepy Tales from Old Alexandria, VA

Alexandria, Virginia, has an exciting place in history, especially when it comes to the ghosts that haunt every corner of this city. A place in the literal middle of so many conflicts, wars, politics, human suffering, and drama would make the perfect ...

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View Article - Gadsby’s Tavern and the Tomb of the Female Stranger
A nighttime shot of the haunted Gadsby's Tavern

Gadsby’s Tavern and the Tomb of the Female Stranger

Gadsby’s Tavern and Museum is unusual because it’s been serving its clients since before Virginia became a state. It opened in 1785, and the Commonwealth was awarded statehood in 1788. It consists of two buildings: the tavern and the larger hotel ...

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View Article - Mothman The Harbinger of Doom
A depiction of the Mothman, with yellow eyes and large wingspan

Mothman The Harbinger of Doom

On November 16, 1966, an article appeared in the Point Pleasant Register titled "Couples See Man-Sized Bird ... Creature ... Something."The national press soon picked up the reports, and the story spread like wildfire across America. Journalists ...

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View Article - Exploring the Truth Behind The Conjuring
The Conjuring

Exploring the Truth Behind The Conjuring

The Conjuring is a horror movie that has become a household name. It's the dark tale of a family who moves into a haunted house and is terrorized by paranormal activity. The film was inspired by the real-life experiences of the Perron family, who cla ...

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View Article - The Haunted Wilkes Tunnel
The Wilkes Tunnel

The Haunted Wilkes Tunnel

More than 175 years ago, long before the trade was simplified by airplanes and paved roadways that stretch across the nation, goods were transported between towns via railways. In the mid-19th century, what’s now considered Old Town Alexandria welc ...

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View Article - The Schafer House Ghosts
The ghost bride of the Schafer House in Alexandria

The Schafer House Ghosts

One of the saddest stories in the haunted history of Alexandria is the Schafer house ghosts.North Fairfax Street in Old Town Alexandria has at least two notable haunted spots. In the picture, you see the former Braddock House Hotel once used as a ...

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