Westover Plantation
Colonial Ghosts
by carrieh
2y ago
Although there is some discrepancy as to exactly when the Westover Plantation house was built and by whom, one thing for sure is the Westover Plantation ghosts that roam the property.   Photo: Historic Westover   In 1688 William Byrd I bought 1,200 acres in Charles City, VA from Richard Bland for 300 pounds, 10,000 lbs of tobacco, and a cask. Located 23 miles from the historical colony of Williamsburg, the plantation house and grounds are beautiful to this day. Around 1750, William Byrd’s grandson, William Byrd III, built the beautiful Georgian-style Westover mansion for his family o ..read more
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The Westover Plantation Ghosts
Colonial Ghosts
by carrieh
2y ago
Although there is some discrepancy as to exactly when the Westover Plantation house was built and by whom, one thing for certain is the Westover Plantation ghosts that roam the property.   Photo: Historic Westover   In 1688 William Byrd I bought 1,200 acres in Charles City, VA from Richard Bland for 300 ponds, 10,000 lbs of tobacco, and a cask of booze.  Located 23 miles from the historical colony of Williamsburg, the plantation house and grounds are kept in beauty to this day. Sometime around 1750, William Byrd’s grandson, William Byrd III built the beautiful Georgian-style Wes ..read more
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The Civil War Witch Bottle
Colonial Ghosts
by blogger
3y ago
Things are not always what they seem. When archeologists discovered a blue glass bottle in the median of 1-64 in Virginia, they weren’t expecting to find it had nails inside. They also weren’t expecting to realize that this wasn’t just a bottle for keeping nails–it was more than likely a talisman for warding off evil. It was a “witch bottle,” one of less than a dozen found in the entirety of the United States.    The Discovery of the Witch Bottle    The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is legally obligated to have archaeologists inspect areas of interest before ..read more
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Tale of Helltown
Colonial Ghosts
by blogger
3y ago
Tale of Helltown, Ohio   Helltown, its name perfectly fitting its legend, known for murderous Satanists and toxic chemical spills. Nestled in The Cuyahoga Valley in Ohio, there sits an eerie, deserted place regarded by locals as ‘Helltown.’ No people live in the area – living ones at least – but there are still remnants of the lives of former residents left behind. The whole town is surrounded by hazardous roads that seemingly lead to nowhere, locals believe this was done to confuse any wandering explorers. But the Helltown church seems to have inspired the town’s ominous name.   Hel ..read more
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The Mother-in-Law Tree of Jamestown Island, VA
Colonial Ghosts
by blogger
3y ago
The Mother-in-Law Tree of Jamestown Island, VA   Jamestown Island is off Glasshouse Point, along the Colonial Parkway. It’s home to Historic Jamestown, and the Jamestown Memorial Church. It’s here at the Church that visitors could come to see the legendary Mother-in-Law Tree and hear the strange tale of familial obligation and young love.   The History of Sarah Harrison and Dr. James Blair   Before Marriage   Jamestown Memorial Church The new Jamestown Memorial Church was built in 1907 on top of the original 1617 church foundation that lay in ruins. There’s a small cemetery ..read more
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The Haunted History of The College of William & Mary
Colonial Ghosts
by blogger
3y ago
The Haunted History of The College of William & Mary    The College of William & Mary is the second oldest higher education school in the country after Harvard University. The school was founded in 1693 and has the oldest college building in continuous use, the Sir Christopher Wren Building, from 1693 until the present day. The school has seen over 300 years of wars, struggles, and tragedies. Is it any wonder that there are supposedly ghosts that haunt the campus?   The Brief History of William & Mary   William and Mary was founded in 1693 with charter letters f ..read more
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Cannibalism at Jamestown, VA
Colonial Ghosts
by blogger
3y ago
Cannibalism at Jamestown, VA    Jamestown was the first permanent English colony in North America, and it seemed to have been cursed from the start. Just a few short years after settling up a Fort along the James River, a myriad of disasters caused the “Starving Time.” The winter from 1609-1610 killed most of the colonists, and those that were to survive had to make some hard choices. Though alluded to in letters and diary entries, there was no evidence of cannibalism at Jamestown during this harsh winter until the discovery of a skeleton named ‘Jane.’   The Trouble at Jamestown ..read more
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Grace Sherwood, the Witch of Pungo
Colonial Ghosts
by blogger
3y ago
Grace Sherwood, the Witch of Pungo   Grace Sherwood was the last convicted witch in Virginia, and the only one who was convicted using the method known as “ducking.” She was said to have cursed livestock and changed into a black cat to cause mischief. Who was Grace Sherwood, really?   Who was Grace Sherwood?   Grace Sherwood was the daughter of a carpenter and was a planter’s wife and midwife. Her husband was named James Sherwood in 1680. She has three sons, John, James, and Richard Sherwood. She lived in Princess Anne County in Pungo, Virginia, which is nowadays an area of Virg ..read more
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The Insane Stories from the Old House Woods
Colonial Ghosts
by blogger
3y ago
The Insane Stories from the Old House Woods, Mathews, VA   In Mathews County of Virginia, off the coast of Gloucester, is the small, unassuming town of Diggs. It’s a cozy little place, surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay, offering coastal views and respite. It seems normal, boring in fact. But don’t let the views fool you, for if you travel down the Beach Haven Road just outside of town, you come to a 50-acre patch of dense woodland. The Old House Woods is so full of paranormal activity and apparitions that it may be the most haunted woods in America. Where else can you find ghost pirates se ..read more
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The Mysterious Cohoke Light in West Point, VA
Colonial Ghosts
by blogger
3y ago
The Mysterious Cohoke Light of West Point, VA   Situated in King William County between West Point and Danville is what used to be the Southern Railroad line. Off of Mt. Olive Cohoke Road is the Cohoke Crossroads, a railroad crossing with spooky legends attached to it. A mysterious yellow light appears on the train track on hazy, dismal nights. Sometimes it swings and sways as if a lantern is being carried by something who is not of this physical realm….Other times it holds steady as it gets closer and closer, like the light from a train engine bearing down on you. What exactly is the Coh ..read more
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