We just returned from a road trip through the Outer Banks of North Carolina and along our way, we stopped in Charleston, South Carolina. We’ve seen the USS Yorktown from afar before, but on this trip, we boarded this magnificent aircraft carrier twice. She was one of twenty-four Essex-class aircraft carriers built during World War II. Today, the carrier is a museum that not only houses the museum of the Medal of Honor Society and artifacts from her service, but there are rumored to be several spirits on board. Join us as we share the history, hauntings and our experiences on board the USS Yorktown. The Moment in Oddity features Henry “Box” Brown and This Month in History features the death of Jean Moulin.
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Old Sacramento is known as Sacramento’s “Front Porch.” The entire sector is protected as a National Landmark and for good reason. Much of California’s early history is seated here. The town saw immense growth during the California Gold Rush and with that came death as well. Cholera epidemics swept through and fire and floods destroyed the place more than once. Old Sacramento had to be raised eighteen feet to prevent flooding, leaving behind underground tunnels. These tunnels are said to be filled with spirits and several of the historic buildings that still remain have unexplained activity. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of Old Sacramento. The Moment in Oddity features the FLIP Research Vessel and This Month in History features the Cuyohoga River Fire. Our location was suggested by Brian Pertl.
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Many people focus on visiting Amsterdam when they visit the Netherlands. The Red Light District is a place that paranormal enthusiasts may find a ghost or two. There’s spooksteeg or “ghost alley” and Bloedstraat, which is Blood Street. But the really promising haunted locations are in the outer areas of the country, the castles. There are stories of Blue Ladies, screaming hunters, dancing ghosts and Faust. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of the castles of the Netherlands. The Moment in Oddity features the Olmec Colossal Heads and This Month in History features Medgar Evers’ Assassination.
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The Hotel Chelsea refers to itself as “A Rest Stop for Rare Individuals” and indeed, it has hosted some famous creatives. Today it is a luxury hotel, but when it began, this was one of the first forays into attracting the upper class to rent apartments in New York City. The interior was grand and the upper floors were specifically designed to attract artists. The hotel has stood for nearly 150 years and has not only provided housing for some unique people, but it hosts many spirits. These include punk rocker Sid Vicious and his girlfriend Nancy Spungen. Join us for the history and hauntings of the Hotel Chelsea! The Moment in Oddity features skeletons under a St. Augustine winery and This Month in History features The Gaspee Affair.
https://sites.libsyn.com/58064/ep-541-hotel-chelsea
The Drovers Inn has stood for over 300 years and is one of Scotland’s oldest and most haunted pubs. This establishment was named for the highland drovers, which were cattle drivers. Over the years, thousands of people have stayed here. Some have experienced paranormal activity and there seems to be many stories connected to this location and to the drovers themselves that involve death. And this, of course, leads to ghost stories. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of The Drovers Inn. The Moment in Oddity features the Xiaozhai Heavenly Pit and This Month in History features Frank Capra. Our location was suggested by Robert Kruse.
https://sites.libsyn.com/58064/ep-540-the-drovers-inn
Ep. 537 takes us to Rhode Island and the start of the Industrial Revolution in America! And the first strike was led by women!America’s industrial past lends itself to ghost stories. No one can doubt that working in industrial mills was a dangerous enterprise. These mills employed whole families, including children starting at six-years-old. Slater Mill in Pawtucket, Rhode Island covers five acres in the Blackstone River Valley and is credited with being the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution in America. There are three buildings on the property and all of them are reputedly haunted. The Blackstone Valley has several haunted locations and we’ll also explore Tavern on the Main. Join us for the history and hauntings of Old Slater Mill and Tavern on the Main! The Moment in Oddity features Chachapoya Mummies and This Month in History features the Smallpox Vaccine. Our location was suggested by Laura Frye.
https://sites.libsyn.com/58064/ep-537-old-slater-mill-and-tavern-on-main
Fort Riley sits on the north bank of the Kansas River near Junction City in Kansas. The military installation has a history that stretches back more than 150 years. Early on, the soldiers’ missions were to protect the overland trails that settlers were using to move west. Eventually, they protected the railways being built. The fort would eventually become important in training the cavalry and served as a training center for every major war. Today, it still is a working base with several museums dedicated to its history. Many locations reputedly have some strange things happening. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of Fort Riley! The Moment in Oddity features the Rock and Roll Granny and This Month in History features the birth of Washington Irving. Our location was suggested by Ed Jones.
https://sites.libsyn.com/58064/ep-533-fort-riley
McMenamins pubs, breweries and hotels are notoriously haunted. We’ve featured a couple of McMenamins establishments on episodes and The White Eagle Saloon is another one of those properties. The saloon describes itself as, “Echoing with tales of ghosts, mischief and mayhem, this 1905 saloon and hotel reverberates with live music and funky attitude.” This is one of Portland’s oldest bars and one of its most haunted. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of the White Eagle Saloon! The Moment in Oddity features Sky Camping and This Month in History features the debut of Planet of the Apes. Our location was suggested by Annie Caredio.
https://sites.libsyn.com/58064/ep-532-white-eagle-saloon
Hurricane Mills Rural Historic District is the name of Loretta Lynn’s ranch in Tennessee. This is a large 3500-acre property that is basically its own little village. Loretta Lynn wasn’t shy about telling people that her ranch was haunted. Loretta embraced the paranormal and even claimed to have her own psychic abilities. The world lost an amazingly talented singer and songwriter when she passed in October of 2022. On this episode, we will explore the life of this coalminer’s daughter and the hauntings that surrounded her. The Moment in Oddity features The Eschif in Perigueux and This Month in History features the Three Mile Island Accident. Our topic was suggested by Ivy Johnson.
https://sites.libsyn.com/58064/ep-531-the-haunting-of-loretta-lynn
Located along the Chesapeake Wine Trail and a scenic byway is the Kitty Knight Inn in Maryland. Kitty Knight was an amazingly brave woman who saved this house from destruction at the hands of the British. She went on to buy the house and apparently, is still caring for it in the afterlife. Join us for the history and hauntings of the Kitty Knight Inn! The Moment in Oddity features Little Debbie Park and This Month in History features the birth of Sam Houston. Our location was suggested by Steven Saint-Amour.
https://sites.libsyn.com/58064/ep-530-kitty-knight-inn