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View Article - Tales of the Female Stranger Ghost
A female ghost haunts Gadsby's Tavern in Alexandria

Tales of the Female Stranger Ghost

The tales of the Female Stranger ghost at Gadsby's Tavern in Old Town Alexandria are many, and that's because there are so few facts. If you believe in ghosts, the hauntings many have experienced will solidify her ghostly existence in your mind. Howe ...

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View Article - The Ghosts of Carlyle House
Ghost of a Union Soldier known to haunt the Carlyle House in Alexandria

The Ghosts of Carlyle House

The Carlyle House has been known by many names and remains a well-known destination in Alexandria, especially if you're looking for ghosts. It's not necessarily the Carlyle House alone that's packed with ghosts, rather the empty lot of the building t ...

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View Article - The Ghost at Swope’s Townhouse
A ghost of war that haunts Swope's Townhouse in Alexandria

The Ghost at Swope’s Townhouse

While it's not the oldest home in Alexandria, it is one of the ten oldest houses currently standing in this colonial town. Aside from its age, this home has some paranormal significance---the ghost at Swope's townhouse has a bit of an angry side when ...

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View Article - George Washington’s Ghost at Mount Vernon
A ghost in the hallway of Mount Vernon in Alexandria

George Washington’s Ghost at Mount Vernon

George Washington's Mount Vernon was about 8,000 total acres of land, while the first president of the US-owned an estimated 50,000 acres of land in Virginia, including Woodlawn Plantation, and a few other states. Mount Vernon was his home, though, a ...

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View Article - The Ghosts of Woodlawn Plantation
A ghost in the hallway of the home on the Woodlawn Plantation in Alexandria

The Ghosts of Woodlawn Plantation

Today, Woodlawn Plantation sits on 126-acres of land and is owned by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Before it became a National Historic landmark, the massive plantation, a gift from George Washington to his nephew Major Lawrence Lewis ...

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View Article - Top Ten Haunted Places in Alexandria
A ghost in a field of haunted Alexandria

Top Ten Haunted Places in Alexandria

Alexandria has a rich paranormal history dating back to 1749. Many of the cities buildings have been preserved from their historical origins, giving the place an old town feel. Within these haunted places in Alexandria, you might experience some prev ...

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