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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 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 - 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 - 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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