In summertime, park visitors have heard them laughing and splashing and seen the water move, although no one is visible. Considered one of the most famous haunted house in Connecticut, "the Demon House," was featured on Animal Planet's series "The Haunted" in 2009 and on Discovery Channel's "A Haunting" in 2014.
Anyone who grew up close to Fairfield Hills in Newtown knew that when you heard the loud siren, you better run inside the house and lock all the doors and windows. On Saturday night, Jay Yaple and wife Elka opened their home to more than a dozen people as part of an open house to show what the family has been living through. The library has been featured on TV's Ghost Hunters. He is in his late teens or early 20s and is nicknamed Jake. Several apparitions and even a ghostly tour guide have been reported, screams have been heard, and guests have described being touched by something unseen. Mrs. Abigail Pettibone is said to haunt the establishment. Witnesses also have reported spirit orbs here. And now, apparently, the ghosts of inmates past still linger. Daniel's grandson Elisha is known as a possible source of the hauntings here.
"Either people related in the house, or family members who lived with the people who end up dying from gunshot wounds to suicide, from falling down the stairs-- to people hemorrhaging, you name it, people died," said Yaple. Guests Closed at both ends and dotted with ruins of former homes, Downs Road is the setting for several local ghost stories. The historic inn was built in 1884, and has been restored and renovated to its former glory by the current inn owners. Who is the ghost? Witnesses describe disembodied voices, strange sounds, Reports say this bed-and-breakfast may no longer be in operation, but doubtless it is still home to its resident haunts. Featured on TV's Ghost Hunters, the estate and museum of artifacts relating to novelist Edith Wharton is said to be home to the ghost of Wharton herself. Reports of shadowy figures and glowing orbs in the windows have also been noted. But when Capt. The Warrens have worked on hauntings that have inspired the films Annabelle, The Conjuring, Amityville Horror and many more. It is said to be haunted as a result of the apparent tragic history of patient abuse and questionable deaths. Once an 18th-century village named after founding father John Gay, the area is believed to be haunted by spirits from its past. (Submitted by Jim Wojdylak). His apparition may appear very briefly. After the house was moved to another location, a ghost the locals call Benny and another they call the Blue Lady began to make appearances. The 18th-century Seventh Day Baptist Cemetery is also known as the Green Lady Cemetery because of the many sightings of a ghost called the Green Lady. Witnesses also describe orbs, mists, demonic voices, laughter, and strong, uneasy feelings. After the horseman is gone, the traveler realizes the person he just met was headless. TV's Ghost Hunters explored this manor, famous for its apparition of a monk who walks the grounds. The site was featured on an episode of TV's Ghost Hunters. Ed & Lorraine Warren's Occult Museum, Monroe: This museum is the creation of world-renowned ghost busters Lorraine, and the late, Ed Warren. It's haunted by original builder Captain Jonathan Hunt's granddaughter Lucy and her lover, Johnny Burgoyne, a British general whom she met when At this 1737 historic inn, Room 4 is said to be haunted.
The old inn, now an apartment building, is said to be haunted by Elizabeth (Betsy) Shaw. Legend has it that Satan himself has been seen sitting on a boulder near the top of the falls and playing his fiddle, and dark shadows have been spotted in the woods. Witnesses also describe hearing voices, feeling someone touch them, and nding objects moved during the night. The original name when it was established in 1922 was the Belchertown State School for the Feeble-Minded, and and certain times in its history it was known for poor treatment of its charges. The Dudley family was cursed and that curse followed them to Dudleytown in Cornwall, Conn. The Mark Twain House & Museum was the home of the Clemens family, including author Samuel Clemens (aka Mark Twain). As a fourth grader, looking at people in an insane asylum behind bars was enough to give you nightmares. At the Zecco Performing Arts Center, according to resports, two seats are kept open at each performance for ghostly visitors. It became a library in 1933. Tell us in the comments. This historic building, completed in 1796, is now a museum complex with exhibits that focus on Connecticut history. The Mount, home of renowned writer Edith Wharton, was built in 1902 and is said to be haunted; in fact, ghost tours are offered here. Featured on an episode of TV's Ghost Hunters, Theodore's and Smith's Billiards is said to be the site of some eerie occurrences. There is a old locked bank vault in this building with no way to open it and impossibly it has been found standing open. It was a settlement that began in the 1740s, and is situated in the middle of a forest. The frightening siren meant that someone had escaped. The 1878 Victorian Gothic structure boasts a bronze statue of former governor William Buckingham near its west entrance, and it is Buckingham, who died in 1875, who is believed to haunt the building. Hidden Gems Of Hartford And Tolland Counties, Roomful Of Blues at Stafford Palace Theater, New Details Emerge In Apparent Triple Murder-Suicide: CT News, DEEP: Be Aware Of 'Active' Snake Season In Connecticut, Manchester Road Race Officials: 'Wanna Cool Off? Voices are also heard around the hotel. Fairfield Hills State Hospital, Newtown: The state hospital opened in 1931 to house criminally insane patients.
The basement appears to be where a lot of the activity occurs. When unmarried Betsy turned up pregnant in 1744, the townspeople scorned and taunted her, even speculating that her own father could be the father of her baby. Union Cemetery, Easton: Monroe demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren published the book. Gay City State Park offers over 1,500 acres of recreational opportunities. This restaurant was once a residence, built in 1776, of Revolutionary War soldier Captain Jonathan Pasco. This 1780 building, which now houses Abigail's, was formerly the Pettibone Tavern for almost 200 years. She occasionally has been seen on the stage, backstage, and in the basement as well. At this 1860 Inn, the apparition of a man in period clothing smoking cigar in the library have been reported. An old theater legend involves a 1930s actress who was accidentally shot in the balcony. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Do you know of a haunted site not on the list? Rumor has it that the ghost in residence is deceased former librarian Lydia Barton. Captain William Kidd cursed anyone who would go looking for his hidden treasure.
Built in 1761, the historic home is said to have been haunted since 1971, when renovations seem to have awakened its supernatural residents. The home was built in 1771, and town historians believe between 22-24 people have met unusual and grim deaths inside the home. Do you know of a haunted house not on the list? Soon after, during a investigation, the Yaples heard a loud crash come from their children's bedroom. This bar is to be featured on an upcoming episode of the Discovery Channel series, "American Haunting." He points and leaves. *Sources: Haunted Places, Damned Connecticut, Lorraine continues to lecture with her son-in-law. It's not certain. See the doll that the movie. This 1901 theater is haunted by a ghost named Victoria who usually hangs out in the balcony area when it is empty. "We believe we were able to get one of the spirits out that was really nasty, and believe it's safe for people to come in the house now," Jay Yaple told the visitors. It's the name given to the entity said to haunt the Pine Grove Cemetery, keeping an eye on those who visit. Voices can be heard after sun set, and there have even been a few deaths within Holy Land. The family say it took years of visits from paranormal investigators and priests to calm the evil spirits inside the home to allow visitors to enter safely. Think Of 2018', Enfield: Check Out 5 Nearby Homes On The Market, Dudleytown, Cornwall: Dudleytown, also known as the "Village of the Damned," has hundreds of accounts of curses, ghostly stories, demons and unexplained events.
Orbs, mists, cold spots and unexplained music and laughter also have been described by Cady's has been a Tavern since 1810 and was a stage coach stop there's been all kinds of activity over the years like chairs, dishes getting thrown jukebox boxes turning on etc Some say the ghost is a deceased member, perhaps Samuel Chamberlain, watching over his former--er, haunt. ", Police: Plainfield woman held up with knife during home invasion; man arrested, State police sergeant suspended following cruiser crash in Brookfield, CONNECTICUT FORECAST: Morning - July 30, 2022. This 1910 facility was originally built for children with tuberculosis, and like many sanatoriums, is rumored to be haunted. When they ran into the room they found bloody hand-prints on the baby's crib. The historic 1891 hotel is known for ghostly activity. The birthplace and childhood home of dictionary creator Noah Webster is open for tours, and many say is still home to the man's ghost. Also, a ghostly lady in white thought to be a servant has been seen sweeping the floors and cleaning, and Nathan's Cedarcrest Hospital was demolished in 2013; the map shows where it was located. In 2007, the family contacted Connecticut Paranormal, who work closely with Father Bob Bailey, a priest and veteran demonologist. Witnesses say they hear the sound of balls rolling across floors (in a spot where there was a bowling alley 80 years ago), whispers, footsteps, cold spots, and Legend has it that two boys drowned in the pond here in the 1920s, and their ghosts still linger in the area.
Hearthstone Castle, Danbury: Located on the grounds of Tarrywile Park and Mansion, the castle is said to have spirits that come out sometimes to mess with hikers by throwing sticks at them. This land is on private property now, At this 1763 colonial mansion, now a bed-and-breakfast inn, a ghostly White Lady is known to walk through the second floor of the main building and out to the empty house in the back. Witnesses have described a door being slammed, a light that won't stay turned off, classical music being played on a piano, and an apparition of a woman in a Victorian dress. The historic Sessions House dorm at Smith College campus was originally built in 1710 with a secret passageway inside which the owners could hide from attacking Native Americans. According to local legend, the founders of Dudleytown were descendants of Edmund Dudley, an Englishman beheaded for treason during the reign of King Henry VII. The apparition of a tall, thin older man has been reported, and Once a 1705 copper mine, its tunnels were made into Connecticuts first prison 1773-1827. Residents in the area are said to have gone insane, two local women committed suicide, and hikers said they have seen spirits and orbs in the area. Find museums in Enfield, CT, Green Lady Cemetery - Seventh Day Baptist Cemetery, Blackberry River Inn - Moseley House-Farm. Built in 1884 as a schoolhouse, the pagan Church of the Eternal Light is rumored to be haunted by a ghostly face that appears in the bell tower windows. Its Starlight Ballroom was once the site of performances by the likes of Tommy Dorseys band with a young Frank Sinatra. Folks say the early 1900s mental hospital was haunted; witnesses have heard screams and doors slamming and seen orbs. The Headless Horseman of Canton: According to Damned Connecticut, around the time of the Civil War, a weary traveler encounters a horseman on the Canton highway and asks for directions to the nearest inn. The restaurant here is said to be haunted by a soldier from the Revolutionary or Civil War. Lorraine continues to lecture with her son-in-law. Witnesses say footsteps, screams, and apparitions of deceased patients can be seen and heard here, as well as the voices, crying and laughter of unseen children. Tell us in the comments. "What was weird about these scratches is, as soon as they would get them, they would disappear," Yaple said. Have you been to any of these haunted places? According to Damned Connecticut, in the 1920s or 1930s, the lighthouse keeper was so distraught that his wife had run off with a local ferry captain that he jumped from the roof to his death and has haunted the lighthouse ever since. The Yaple's purchased the home on 37 Prospect Street in 2005 and have lived there since. Guests and staff alike have reported paranormal activity in the inn, including lights turning on and off, strange knocking noises and furniture that moves around by itself. Others say the spirit may be a man who was found dead on the sidewalk outside in A former governor's spirit is said to haunt the State Capitol building. Here is a list of our Top 10 scariest places in Connecticut. Alice Conley, one of the original owners, is believed to haunt Room 353, the room in which she died. He's been noticed watching over the tending of the garden area Anna Maria College is believed to be haunted, but the college has somewhat of an affinity for its ghosts. Connecticut has an abundance of haunted places and is also the home of Lorraine and the late Ed Warren, famous demonologists. It is believed to be haunted by the family's butler, George Griffin. The patients lived in the 16 buildings that were connected by underground tunnels. Which do you think is the scariest? ENFIELD For the first time, a Connecticut family allowed visitors inside their more than 200-year old Enfield home, except its no ordinary home, ENFIELD -- For the first time, a Connecticut family allowed visitors inside their more than 200-year old Enfield home, except it's no ordinary home, it's referred to as the "Demon House. The Whartons sold the house in 1911, after which it was used for the Foxhollow School for Girls and later as a theater. Example video title will go here for this video. The Hartford Conservatory is rumored to be haunted. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. The family says a doctor who lived at the home in the 1930's shot himself in the head in the living room, shortly after murdering two people, including a woman he had an affair with. Ledge Lighthouse, New London: A picturesque lighthouse is allegedly the after-life home of one of the most distinctive ghosts in the area, the spirit of former keeper "Ernie." It's that time of year again; time to get creepy, explore haunted places and find out where the scariest locations are in Connecticut. Who is the Dark Hunter? It has been furnished with memorabilia and antiques, and some say the ghost of Jonathan Pasco himself still calls the place home. Folks say in the parlor, window shades open on their own and all over the building footsteps have been heard. Although additions were made over the years, folks say the building's haunts stay in the original part.
This ghost town is referred to by some as the "Village of the Damned." Elisha was captured while fighting the British in the Revolutionary War, and caught smallpox on the prison ship. Dating back to 1790, Gunntown Cemetery is said to be haunted by spirits of a man with a lantern leading a horse, a little boy who plays near the back wall, and a black ghost dog. It was Cemeteries near Enfield, CT Incredibly, there were no signs of blood anywhere on the children.
Trespassing is not allowed on the property. This homestead, where Nathan Hale's father Deacon lived until his death in 1802, is said to be haunted by Deacon himself, whose apparition has been seen wearing Colonial attire. The site is known to be a hot spot for paranormal happenings. The home of renowned abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," is rumored to be haunted. Read more. It is said that the sounds of the old town can still be heard: voices, livestock, wagons, children playing, people singing Apparitions also have been seen of a bearded man and a child. Rumor has it that apparitions and the sound of children laughing can be seen and heard near this cemetery's statue of Jesus holding an angel. This abandoned town was a settlement that began in 1780. The library is housed in an 1881 building, originally built as a home to banker Richard Pratt Spencer and his family. (Submitted by Kaylee-Jo). The Hartford Elks lodge moved into this ornate building in 1903, and is believed to be haunted. One day, Elka says she heard these words come over the baby monitor: "You are all going to die!". (Submitted by Andre H.). A friendly ghost they call Old Man Simon is the spirit Simon Brewster, one of the farm's original owners.
"It's been hard to live a normal life and we're just kind of stuck," Yaple said. The family has been told by these experts that if they move away from the home, the spirits will follow them, so it's best to stay put. New-Gate Prison housed prisoners for 50 years, until 1827, when it was closed. Witnesses say it is haunted by this tragic past, citing A night custodian here has witnessed apparitions on the stairs, cold spots, and books that slide in and out of shelves on their own. The ornate 1926 theater, in operation until 1973, sat empty for nearly 30 years until a 2002 renovation brought it back to life. Folks have seen the ghost of a little girl who moves objects or "borrows" them and returns them later. In the living room of the home, there are bloodstains that remain, which the family believes happened after the man's body hit the floor. According to legend, her whaling husband was absent a lot, so Abigail took a lover. Built in 1720 by Daniel Benton, the location was home to six generations of Bentons. The oldest continuously operating theme park in the U.S. is rumored to be haunted. The 860-acre state park was named People have been known to become trapped, and unable to find their way out. Charles Island, Milford: Legend has it that notorious pirate Captain William Kidd visited Milford during his final voyage in 1699 and supposedly hid a portion of his fortune on Charles Island, underneath a huge boulder called Hog Rock. And we had a chance to see what that "someone" looked like up close and personal as elementary school students on a tour of the facility on a school field trip. New-Gate Prison, East Granby: In 1773, this became the first prison in the United States, after being used as a mine. New-Gate Prison has gained a reputation as a haunted spot after people seeing spirits roaming the grounds and hearing "ethereal voices" in the tunnels. Ti West's 2011 horror film "The Innkeepers" is based on the story of this inn. Joseph Steward's 1798 collection of natural history items is showcased on the third floor in the Museum of Natural and Other Curiosities. The hospital closed in 1995. "My investigators were attacked, and burnt, scratching their kids, making blood appear in the basement, calling my name in the basement, this is the house that changed my life," said Matthew Kondracki, a hunter who was part of a paranormal team first called upon to investigate.
Anyone who grew up close to Fairfield Hills in Newtown knew that when you heard the loud siren, you better run inside the house and lock all the doors and windows. On Saturday night, Jay Yaple and wife Elka opened their home to more than a dozen people as part of an open house to show what the family has been living through. The library has been featured on TV's Ghost Hunters. He is in his late teens or early 20s and is nicknamed Jake. Several apparitions and even a ghostly tour guide have been reported, screams have been heard, and guests have described being touched by something unseen. Mrs. Abigail Pettibone is said to haunt the establishment. Witnesses also have reported spirit orbs here. And now, apparently, the ghosts of inmates past still linger. Daniel's grandson Elisha is known as a possible source of the hauntings here.
"Either people related in the house, or family members who lived with the people who end up dying from gunshot wounds to suicide, from falling down the stairs-- to people hemorrhaging, you name it, people died," said Yaple. Guests Closed at both ends and dotted with ruins of former homes, Downs Road is the setting for several local ghost stories. The historic inn was built in 1884, and has been restored and renovated to its former glory by the current inn owners. Who is the ghost? Witnesses describe disembodied voices, strange sounds, Reports say this bed-and-breakfast may no longer be in operation, but doubtless it is still home to its resident haunts. Featured on TV's Ghost Hunters, the estate and museum of artifacts relating to novelist Edith Wharton is said to be home to the ghost of Wharton herself. Reports of shadowy figures and glowing orbs in the windows have also been noted. But when Capt. The Warrens have worked on hauntings that have inspired the films Annabelle, The Conjuring, Amityville Horror and many more. It is said to be haunted as a result of the apparent tragic history of patient abuse and questionable deaths. Once an 18th-century village named after founding father John Gay, the area is believed to be haunted by spirits from its past. (Submitted by Jim Wojdylak). His apparition may appear very briefly. After the house was moved to another location, a ghost the locals call Benny and another they call the Blue Lady began to make appearances. The 18th-century Seventh Day Baptist Cemetery is also known as the Green Lady Cemetery because of the many sightings of a ghost called the Green Lady. Witnesses also describe orbs, mists, demonic voices, laughter, and strong, uneasy feelings. After the horseman is gone, the traveler realizes the person he just met was headless. TV's Ghost Hunters explored this manor, famous for its apparition of a monk who walks the grounds. The site was featured on an episode of TV's Ghost Hunters. Ed & Lorraine Warren's Occult Museum, Monroe: This museum is the creation of world-renowned ghost busters Lorraine, and the late, Ed Warren. It's haunted by original builder Captain Jonathan Hunt's granddaughter Lucy and her lover, Johnny Burgoyne, a British general whom she met when At this 1737 historic inn, Room 4 is said to be haunted.
The old inn, now an apartment building, is said to be haunted by Elizabeth (Betsy) Shaw. Legend has it that Satan himself has been seen sitting on a boulder near the top of the falls and playing his fiddle, and dark shadows have been spotted in the woods. Witnesses also describe hearing voices, feeling someone touch them, and nding objects moved during the night. The original name when it was established in 1922 was the Belchertown State School for the Feeble-Minded, and and certain times in its history it was known for poor treatment of its charges. The Dudley family was cursed and that curse followed them to Dudleytown in Cornwall, Conn. The Mark Twain House & Museum was the home of the Clemens family, including author Samuel Clemens (aka Mark Twain). As a fourth grader, looking at people in an insane asylum behind bars was enough to give you nightmares. At the Zecco Performing Arts Center, according to resports, two seats are kept open at each performance for ghostly visitors. It became a library in 1933. Tell us in the comments. This historic building, completed in 1796, is now a museum complex with exhibits that focus on Connecticut history. The Mount, home of renowned writer Edith Wharton, was built in 1902 and is said to be haunted; in fact, ghost tours are offered here. Featured on an episode of TV's Ghost Hunters, Theodore's and Smith's Billiards is said to be the site of some eerie occurrences. There is a old locked bank vault in this building with no way to open it and impossibly it has been found standing open. It was a settlement that began in the 1740s, and is situated in the middle of a forest. The frightening siren meant that someone had escaped. The 1878 Victorian Gothic structure boasts a bronze statue of former governor William Buckingham near its west entrance, and it is Buckingham, who died in 1875, who is believed to haunt the building. Hidden Gems Of Hartford And Tolland Counties, Roomful Of Blues at Stafford Palace Theater, New Details Emerge In Apparent Triple Murder-Suicide: CT News, DEEP: Be Aware Of 'Active' Snake Season In Connecticut, Manchester Road Race Officials: 'Wanna Cool Off? Voices are also heard around the hotel. Fairfield Hills State Hospital, Newtown: The state hospital opened in 1931 to house criminally insane patients. The basement appears to be where a lot of the activity occurs. When unmarried Betsy turned up pregnant in 1744, the townspeople scorned and taunted her, even speculating that her own father could be the father of her baby. Union Cemetery, Easton: Monroe demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren published the book. Gay City State Park offers over 1,500 acres of recreational opportunities. This restaurant was once a residence, built in 1776, of Revolutionary War soldier Captain Jonathan Pasco. This 1780 building, which now houses Abigail's, was formerly the Pettibone Tavern for almost 200 years. She occasionally has been seen on the stage, backstage, and in the basement as well. At this 1860 Inn, the apparition of a man in period clothing smoking cigar in the library have been reported. An old theater legend involves a 1930s actress who was accidentally shot in the balcony. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Do you know of a haunted site not on the list? Rumor has it that the ghost in residence is deceased former librarian Lydia Barton. Captain William Kidd cursed anyone who would go looking for his hidden treasure.
Built in 1761, the historic home is said to have been haunted since 1971, when renovations seem to have awakened its supernatural residents. The home was built in 1771, and town historians believe between 22-24 people have met unusual and grim deaths inside the home. Do you know of a haunted house not on the list? Soon after, during a investigation, the Yaples heard a loud crash come from their children's bedroom. This bar is to be featured on an upcoming episode of the Discovery Channel series, "American Haunting." He points and leaves. *Sources: Haunted Places, Damned Connecticut, Lorraine continues to lecture with her son-in-law. It's not certain. See the doll that the movie. This 1901 theater is haunted by a ghost named Victoria who usually hangs out in the balcony area when it is empty. "We believe we were able to get one of the spirits out that was really nasty, and believe it's safe for people to come in the house now," Jay Yaple told the visitors. It's the name given to the entity said to haunt the Pine Grove Cemetery, keeping an eye on those who visit. Voices can be heard after sun set, and there have even been a few deaths within Holy Land. The family say it took years of visits from paranormal investigators and priests to calm the evil spirits inside the home to allow visitors to enter safely. Think Of 2018', Enfield: Check Out 5 Nearby Homes On The Market, Dudleytown, Cornwall: Dudleytown, also known as the "Village of the Damned," has hundreds of accounts of curses, ghostly stories, demons and unexplained events.
Orbs, mists, cold spots and unexplained music and laughter also have been described by Cady's has been a Tavern since 1810 and was a stage coach stop there's been all kinds of activity over the years like chairs, dishes getting thrown jukebox boxes turning on etc Some say the ghost is a deceased member, perhaps Samuel Chamberlain, watching over his former--er, haunt. ", Police: Plainfield woman held up with knife during home invasion; man arrested, State police sergeant suspended following cruiser crash in Brookfield, CONNECTICUT FORECAST: Morning - July 30, 2022. This 1910 facility was originally built for children with tuberculosis, and like many sanatoriums, is rumored to be haunted. When they ran into the room they found bloody hand-prints on the baby's crib. The historic 1891 hotel is known for ghostly activity. The birthplace and childhood home of dictionary creator Noah Webster is open for tours, and many say is still home to the man's ghost. Also, a ghostly lady in white thought to be a servant has been seen sweeping the floors and cleaning, and Nathan's Cedarcrest Hospital was demolished in 2013; the map shows where it was located. In 2007, the family contacted Connecticut Paranormal, who work closely with Father Bob Bailey, a priest and veteran demonologist. Witnesses say they hear the sound of balls rolling across floors (in a spot where there was a bowling alley 80 years ago), whispers, footsteps, cold spots, and Legend has it that two boys drowned in the pond here in the 1920s, and their ghosts still linger in the area.
Hearthstone Castle, Danbury: Located on the grounds of Tarrywile Park and Mansion, the castle is said to have spirits that come out sometimes to mess with hikers by throwing sticks at them. This land is on private property now, At this 1763 colonial mansion, now a bed-and-breakfast inn, a ghostly White Lady is known to walk through the second floor of the main building and out to the empty house in the back. Witnesses have described a door being slammed, a light that won't stay turned off, classical music being played on a piano, and an apparition of a woman in a Victorian dress. The historic Sessions House dorm at Smith College campus was originally built in 1710 with a secret passageway inside which the owners could hide from attacking Native Americans. According to local legend, the founders of Dudleytown were descendants of Edmund Dudley, an Englishman beheaded for treason during the reign of King Henry VII. The apparition of a tall, thin older man has been reported, and Once a 1705 copper mine, its tunnels were made into Connecticuts first prison 1773-1827. Residents in the area are said to have gone insane, two local women committed suicide, and hikers said they have seen spirits and orbs in the area. Find museums in Enfield, CT, Green Lady Cemetery - Seventh Day Baptist Cemetery, Blackberry River Inn - Moseley House-Farm. Built in 1884 as a schoolhouse, the pagan Church of the Eternal Light is rumored to be haunted by a ghostly face that appears in the bell tower windows. Its Starlight Ballroom was once the site of performances by the likes of Tommy Dorseys band with a young Frank Sinatra. Folks say the early 1900s mental hospital was haunted; witnesses have heard screams and doors slamming and seen orbs. The Headless Horseman of Canton: According to Damned Connecticut, around the time of the Civil War, a weary traveler encounters a horseman on the Canton highway and asks for directions to the nearest inn. The restaurant here is said to be haunted by a soldier from the Revolutionary or Civil War. Lorraine continues to lecture with her son-in-law. Witnesses say footsteps, screams, and apparitions of deceased patients can be seen and heard here, as well as the voices, crying and laughter of unseen children. Tell us in the comments. "What was weird about these scratches is, as soon as they would get them, they would disappear," Yaple said. Have you been to any of these haunted places? According to Damned Connecticut, in the 1920s or 1930s, the lighthouse keeper was so distraught that his wife had run off with a local ferry captain that he jumped from the roof to his death and has haunted the lighthouse ever since. The Yaple's purchased the home on 37 Prospect Street in 2005 and have lived there since. Guests and staff alike have reported paranormal activity in the inn, including lights turning on and off, strange knocking noises and furniture that moves around by itself. Others say the spirit may be a man who was found dead on the sidewalk outside in A former governor's spirit is said to haunt the State Capitol building. Here is a list of our Top 10 scariest places in Connecticut. Alice Conley, one of the original owners, is believed to haunt Room 353, the room in which she died. He's been noticed watching over the tending of the garden area Anna Maria College is believed to be haunted, but the college has somewhat of an affinity for its ghosts. Connecticut has an abundance of haunted places and is also the home of Lorraine and the late Ed Warren, famous demonologists. It is believed to be haunted by the family's butler, George Griffin. The patients lived in the 16 buildings that were connected by underground tunnels. Which do you think is the scariest? ENFIELD For the first time, a Connecticut family allowed visitors inside their more than 200-year old Enfield home, except its no ordinary home, ENFIELD -- For the first time, a Connecticut family allowed visitors inside their more than 200-year old Enfield home, except it's no ordinary home, it's referred to as the "Demon House. The Whartons sold the house in 1911, after which it was used for the Foxhollow School for Girls and later as a theater. Example video title will go here for this video. The Hartford Conservatory is rumored to be haunted. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. The family says a doctor who lived at the home in the 1930's shot himself in the head in the living room, shortly after murdering two people, including a woman he had an affair with. Ledge Lighthouse, New London: A picturesque lighthouse is allegedly the after-life home of one of the most distinctive ghosts in the area, the spirit of former keeper "Ernie." It's that time of year again; time to get creepy, explore haunted places and find out where the scariest locations are in Connecticut. Who is the Dark Hunter? It has been furnished with memorabilia and antiques, and some say the ghost of Jonathan Pasco himself still calls the place home. Folks say in the parlor, window shades open on their own and all over the building footsteps have been heard. Although additions were made over the years, folks say the building's haunts stay in the original part.
This ghost town is referred to by some as the "Village of the Damned." Elisha was captured while fighting the British in the Revolutionary War, and caught smallpox on the prison ship. Dating back to 1790, Gunntown Cemetery is said to be haunted by spirits of a man with a lantern leading a horse, a little boy who plays near the back wall, and a black ghost dog. It was Cemeteries near Enfield, CT Incredibly, there were no signs of blood anywhere on the children.
Trespassing is not allowed on the property. This homestead, where Nathan Hale's father Deacon lived until his death in 1802, is said to be haunted by Deacon himself, whose apparition has been seen wearing Colonial attire. The site is known to be a hot spot for paranormal happenings. The home of renowned abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," is rumored to be haunted. Read more. It is said that the sounds of the old town can still be heard: voices, livestock, wagons, children playing, people singing Apparitions also have been seen of a bearded man and a child. Rumor has it that apparitions and the sound of children laughing can be seen and heard near this cemetery's statue of Jesus holding an angel. This abandoned town was a settlement that began in 1780. The library is housed in an 1881 building, originally built as a home to banker Richard Pratt Spencer and his family. (Submitted by Kaylee-Jo). The Hartford Elks lodge moved into this ornate building in 1903, and is believed to be haunted. One day, Elka says she heard these words come over the baby monitor: "You are all going to die!". (Submitted by Andre H.). A friendly ghost they call Old Man Simon is the spirit Simon Brewster, one of the farm's original owners.
"It's been hard to live a normal life and we're just kind of stuck," Yaple said. The family has been told by these experts that if they move away from the home, the spirits will follow them, so it's best to stay put. New-Gate Prison housed prisoners for 50 years, until 1827, when it was closed. Witnesses say it is haunted by this tragic past, citing A night custodian here has witnessed apparitions on the stairs, cold spots, and books that slide in and out of shelves on their own. The ornate 1926 theater, in operation until 1973, sat empty for nearly 30 years until a 2002 renovation brought it back to life. Folks have seen the ghost of a little girl who moves objects or "borrows" them and returns them later. In the living room of the home, there are bloodstains that remain, which the family believes happened after the man's body hit the floor. According to legend, her whaling husband was absent a lot, so Abigail took a lover. Built in 1720 by Daniel Benton, the location was home to six generations of Bentons. The oldest continuously operating theme park in the U.S. is rumored to be haunted. The 860-acre state park was named People have been known to become trapped, and unable to find their way out. Charles Island, Milford: Legend has it that notorious pirate Captain William Kidd visited Milford during his final voyage in 1699 and supposedly hid a portion of his fortune on Charles Island, underneath a huge boulder called Hog Rock. And we had a chance to see what that "someone" looked like up close and personal as elementary school students on a tour of the facility on a school field trip. New-Gate Prison, East Granby: In 1773, this became the first prison in the United States, after being used as a mine. New-Gate Prison has gained a reputation as a haunted spot after people seeing spirits roaming the grounds and hearing "ethereal voices" in the tunnels. Ti West's 2011 horror film "The Innkeepers" is based on the story of this inn. Joseph Steward's 1798 collection of natural history items is showcased on the third floor in the Museum of Natural and Other Curiosities. The hospital closed in 1995. "My investigators were attacked, and burnt, scratching their kids, making blood appear in the basement, calling my name in the basement, this is the house that changed my life," said Matthew Kondracki, a hunter who was part of a paranormal team first called upon to investigate.