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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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