The Spirits of Gunston Hall
If one were to drive just a few minutes outside of Washington D.C. (or longer, depending on the area’s notoriously unpredictable traffic), you would find Alexandria. It’s a lovely town known for its old historic district and for housing many of ...
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The Most Haunted Restaurants in Virginia
A state as old as Virginia oozes American history, with cities like Colonial Williamsburg, Richmond, and Alexandria at the forefront of the nation’s loud and violent birth. The grounds upon which these cities have been established were soaked in b ...
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The Haunted Stone House
Virginia. In many ways, one could say this state’s history is the story of America. From the forced dispersal of the Powhatan tribe upon the arrival of English settlers to its rise into an economic powerhouse brought about by the plantation s ...
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The Town Square Clock Tower Devil Bat
Many people visit Alexandria to see American history up close, from exploring George Washington’s home of Mount Vernon to seeing the skinniest historic home in America. However, one of the local’s favorite landmarks is the iconic city hall clock ...
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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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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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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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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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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 perfec ...
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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 hote ...
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