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 perfect ...
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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 hotel ...
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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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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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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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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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