The town of Occoquan in Virginia is a suburb of Washington, D.C. and was established over 250 years ago. This is a town full of historic and colorful buildings that started as a trading post. The mill town has today become an artist enclave that hosts two large annual arts and crafts festivals and a few ghosts. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of Occoquan! The Moment in Oddity features 3D printed food and This Month in History features artist Raffaello Santi. Our location was suggested by Cecil H.
https://sites.libsyn.com/58064/ep-483-haunted-occoquan-virginia
Category Archives: Haunted Location
The Heathman Hotel is one of the few remaining historic hotels in Portland, Oregon. It beckons to passerbys with its red and white neon sign on the front of the entrance awning. The brick edifice signals that this is an old building, a historic building. Like so many historic hotels, this one hosted the rich and famous and has stories of tragedies and hauntings. Join us as we share the history and hauntings of the Heathman Hotel. The Moment in Oddity features the longest running hotel and This Month in History features the National Mint.
https://sites.libsyn.com/58064/ep-482-heathman-hotel
Cape May in New Jersey is one of the oldest seaside resort towns in America and has one of the largest collections of 19th century buildings in the country. Three hundred and eighty acres of the town are part of a historic district. Many of these historic locations are now inns that are reputedly haunted. They all are unique with their own character and charm and at least one should be on your bucket list for a stay. Join us as we share the history and haunts of nearly a dozen haunted inns in Cape May! The Moment in Oddity features poop-eating Pitcher Plants and This Month in History features the Falkland Island War. Our location was suggested by Becki Fleming.
https://sites.libsyn.com/58064/ep-481-haunted-inns-of-cape-may
We decided to take a long weekend trip to the Florida Keys for our honeymoon and one of the locations we visited was a former home of American author Ernest Hemingway in Key West. Hemingway loved Key West and left a mark on the town. He more than likely has left his spirit here as well. Join us as we share the life of this incredibly talented and troubled man and the history and haunts of his former home! The Moment in Oddity features Canary in a Coal Mine and This Month in History features the Philippine Islands’ Independence.
https://sites.libsyn.com/58064/ep-480-hemingway-house
Prospect Place in Trinway, Ohio was built by an abolitionist and was a stop on the Underground Railroad. This was a house that not only had to be built twice due to a fire, but it was ahead of its time in regards to amenities. A legend connected to this property claims that a bounty hunter came calling looking for runaway slaves and rather than finding slaves, he found a noose as workers on the farm hanged him. There are stories of spirits on the property. Join us as we explore the history and haunting of Prospect Place! The Moment in Oddity features Anting and This Month in History features C.H. Gould patenting the stapler in England. Our location was suggested by Donny Lawrence Norris.
https://sites.libsyn.com/58064/ep-479-prospect-place
The Mason House Inn is the oldest steamboat hotel on the Des Moines River in Bentonsport, Iowa. It has a history connected to the Mormon Trail, the Civil War and the Underground Railroad. Today, it is run as a bed and breakfast rather than a hotel. There are several reasons for spirits to be hanging out here and the owners embrace the haunting, documenting dozens and dozens of experiences. join us as we share the history and hauntings of the Mason House Inn. The Moment in Oddity features Fiscal Fishy and This Month in History features the birth of Greenbacks.
https://sites.libsyn.com/58064/ep-478-mason-house-inn
We are so excited about this episode! We bring you inside the Estes Method! What do you hear? Lilian Place is a Victorian house in Daytona Beach that has become one of our new favorite haunted locations. Join us and our listener Bailey as we share the history of this great historic house and the results of our investigation! The Moment in Oddity features the Mimizuka Ear Mound and This Month in History features Penn’s Pennsylvania Land Grant.
https://sites.libsyn.com/58064/ep-477-investigation-of-lilian-place
The Smoky Mountains carry a certain mystique about them and since they are a part of the Appalachian Mountains, the Appalachian culture has enhanced them with a rich folklore. But it wasn’t just the Europeans who felt the peculiar ethos of the region. Native American tribes have long shared stories of the supernatural and incorporated pieces of their mythology into this land. This is a gorgeous area that many people enjoy for its natural beauty, but few probably know about the spiritual side of this ground. Join us as we share the history, legends and spirits of the Smoky Mountains! The Moment in Oddity features Sea-Cat Passports and This Month in History features the birth of George Pullman. Our location was suggested by Jennifer Billingham.
https://sites.libsyn.com/58064/ep-476-haunted-smoky-mountains
The final destination for most on this earthly plane is a graveyard. On this haunted cemeteries episode, we will feature cemeteries in Massachusetts, Mississippi, Michigan and Illinois. The Moment in Oddity features a Hercules statue found in a sewer and This Month in History features the birth and death of artist Grant Wood.
https://sites.libsyn.com/58064/ep-475-haunted-cemeteries-25
The historic seaside town of Duxbury, Massachusetts is covered in dune grass with pebbled shores and crisp air touched with salt and the scent of pine and cedar and is home to several haunted locations. The Alden Inn dates back to the first Pilgrims to settle the Plymouth area and is rumored to be haunted by the Aldens who arrived on the Mayflower. The Sun Tavern Inn had been home to the “Last Duxbury Hermit” who still hangs out in the afterlife. And the Gurnet Light gave America their first female lightkeeper who still is taking care of the place after death. Join us as we share the history and hauntings of Duxbury, Massachusetts! The Moment in Oddity was suggested by Chelsea Flowers and features Pelorus Jack and This Month in History features the birth of Ronald Reagan. https://sites.libsyn.com/58064/ep-474-haunted-duxbury-massachusetts