#civilwarghosts

[mhuntington7]

THE HAUNTED PORT CAPE GIRARDEAU - Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Located in downtown Cape Girardeau on the Mississippi Riverfront, the Port Cape Girardeau Restaurant and Lounge is an historic piece of architecture with many interesting stories and, reportedly, a few ghosts. Built sometime prior to the 1830s, this building has been utilized as a warehouse and a legitimate river shipping/exchange facility. It is one of the oldest buildings west of the Mississippi. During the Civil War Era, Port Cape served as a Union Army headquarters - at one time it was even used by General Ulysses S. Grant. Port Cape opened as a restaurant back in the 1970s. Typical paranormal activity has been reported throughout the decades since: strange sounds, unknown footsteps, self-moving objects, orbs and mists, lights turning off/on inexplicably (that third floor light in the photo, btw, should probably not be on!), poltergeist mischief, etc. - with much of the activity allegedly happening on the second and third floors. The really intriguing paranormal accounts, however, are claims of spectral encounters with actual full-bodied apparitions that have appeared in the forms of phantasmal Union Officers and a ghostly gown-clad woman referred to as “Belle.” There have even been the occasional alleged sighting of General Grant himself! Port Cape Girardeau is a fantastic venue for food, refreshments, entertainment, ice cream, and fun. But it also just might be a great place to spot a ghost. Keep your eye on that third floor window if find yourself downtown at night - you just might catch a glance of some remaining ethereal echo from this place’s long-lost past! Photo by Michael Huntington - November, 2018. @Huntington_Strange_Travels #MichaelHuntington #StrangeTravels #HuntingtonAdventures #Haunted #Ghost #Ghosts #GhostHunting #CivilWarGhosts #UlyssesSGrantGhost #BelleGhost #Paratourism #Paranormal #HauntedPortCapeGirardeau #HauntedPortCape #HauntedCapeGirardeau #PortCape #PortCapeGirardeau #CapeGirardeau #CapeGirardeauMissouri (at Port Cape Girardeau) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwX_6omlXfm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ig9bgtk1iwbr

[bathparanormal]

The Battle of Lansdowne

The Battle of Lansdown, Bath

History- The battle of Lansdown Hill was fought on 5th July 1643 in order to prevent the Royalist advance out of South West England.

Sir William Waller’s Parliamentary army, based around Bath, represented the key defence against the advancing Royalist forces under the command of his old friend Sir Ralph Hopton.

Waller positioned his forces on nearby Lansdown Hill and the first skirmishes started early that morning. The two armies engaged in the afternoon and fierce fighting continued throughout the day with neither side having the strength to finish the other off.

As darkness fell the fighting continued, until later that night the Parliamentarians silently slipped away, back to the comfort of Bath.

Although the Royalists were left in control of the hill it had been bought at a high cost; in contrast Waller had lost very few men and reinforced, was then ready to fight another day. Hopton’s troops were left in such a poor state that they were forced to retreat to Devizes and after the battle one of his ammunition carts exploded and temporarily blinded him.

Hauntings- The sounds of battle and horses have been heard in the area, nearby Battlefields House is said to have the spirits of a male and female in old fashioned clothes spotted in the vicinity.

A local paranormal team, got some very relevant responses to asking about battle details on a recent investigation..

Nearby 'Freezing Hill' which was part of the battle site is also said to be haunted and apparitions have been spotted.

Access is limited as its now farmland, but there is a footpath/ trail showing the key points.

Source- History - Historic UK/ Ellen Castelow

Photo - Stephen Beck - Bath in Time

Hauntings, Words -Bath & Somerset Paranormal

[show-host1-blog]

Baleroy Mansion: The Most Haunted House in Philadelphia

Baleroy Mansion has stood in Philadelphia's Chestnut Hill section for over a century. The estate was built in 1911 by a carpenter who eventually murdered his wife in the main house--at least according to lore. The apocryphal story set the tone for tales to come. In 1926, the mansion was purchased by the prominent Easby family, whose roots could be traced back to England's Easby Abbey. The family also counted Civil War hero General George Meade among its notable members. When Meade's great-grandson, George Meade Easby, took control of the 32-room mansion, he named it Baleroy after a chateau in the Loire Valley of France. GenGeoMeade.JPG General George Meade. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Over the years, the Easby family experienced strange happenings in the house--from hallucinations to unexplained deaths. Several housekeepers reportedly died on the premises. Encounters of ghosts were so rampant that Baleroy earned the title of "Most Haunted Home in America" and "the most haunted house in Philadelphia". Many visitors have observed an elderly woman with a cane, dressed in black and hovering in a corner on the second floor. The usual bangs and knocks are prevalent. Wall decorations have fallen inexplicably. One particular painting was flung 15 feet by an unseen force; the nail in the wall was still secure and the rear hanging wire unbroken. People have even claimed to see the ghost of Thomas Jefferson standing near a tall grandfather clock in the dining room. But there is one room inside the mansion that stands apart--an 18th Century drawing room with a simple piece of furniture called the Death Chair. The chair is a 200-year-old wing-back that was reportedly once owned by Napoleon. George Easby advised guests not to sit in the antique chair, and draped a silk rope over its arms as a method of dissuasion. The reason? He and many others were convinced that sitting down spelled certain doom. Though a reputed four deaths have been attributed to the chair, holdings in the Chestnut Hill Historical Society only corroborate three of them. According to Chestnuthill Patch, Easby told the authors of Haunted Houses U.S.A. that his housekeeper, his cousin, and a friend all died within weeks of sitting in the chair. Easby blamed the chair's malevolence on "Amanda," a ghost he dubbed a "loose cannon." She has ripped open doors only to slam them shut, and seems to possess powers of a wicked nature. Amanda has been seen, not as an apparition, but as a cold, ectoplasmic red mist hanging in the doorway from the Reception Room into the Blue Room. It is here where Amanda appears and entices people to sit in the chair. [...] Visits from famous mediums have attempted to unlock the Baleroy mystery. One of them was Judith Richardson Haimes, who, upon crossing the threshold, remarked "My God, I can't believe how many spirits are in this house!" Interestingly, Easby came to respect the many ghosts in his home, and, on one occasion, voiced his wish for them to stay indefinitely. He believed one of the ghosts to be his own mother, Henrietta, whose guidance from the other side helped to steer him away from opportunists and bad business deals. Additionally, Easby claimed to have found papers from a great uncle stashed away in a cabinet, which ultimately led him to a sizable inheritance. He credited his mother's ghost with that discovery, as well as the discovery of a pair of valuable candlesticks hidden in the attic rafters, which belonged to his mother. Another ghost, he believed, was his brother Stevey who died at the age of 11, but was seen many times at the window. On one occasion, a laborer working outside glanced up and saw a "young kid with blond hair" staring down at him. Easby passed away in 2005. For a short time, Baleroy Mansion offered tours, allowing visitors to admire the home's antique treasures. But as the years passed, the antiques were removed and tours were discontinued. The Baleroy is now a private residence.

[secretvirginia]

Secret Virginia Podcast Episode 16: Belle Grove Plantation

#secretvirginia #bellegrove #shenandoahvalley #civilwarghosts

Spectral evidence of past trauma and death lingers at Belle Grove Plantation. Its 225-year-old stone manor looks out over the Shenandoah Valley like a memorial to the slain. Join our host, the mercurial Morella Belle, for Season 2 of the Secret Virginia Podcast, where we explore the hidden mysteries of the Old Dominion and its neighbors.

[bunnyearswebstuff-blog]

Xmas Sides That Say: Don’t Ask Janet About Her Marriage To That Ghost

I love Christmas. The sights, the smells, the $1,264 electric bill to keep the Christmas lights up until January to remind our neighbors, the Rosenbergs, what a real festival of lights looks like. However, it takes a skilled hostess to keep the peace at the table. My secret? Incredible side dishes guaranteed to bring the whole family together. Dishes that say, “Sorry we don’t talk as much as we should,” or, “I’m so blessed to spend this joyous occasion with you,” or, “Please do not address that a family member has once again brought home a ghost as a romantic partner.” Read the full article

[briscoebum-blog]

https://youtu.be/XqlWDGmgaJU #ghostofgettysburg #abrahamlincoln #gettysburgaddressday #civilwarghosts #lincolnghost

[mhuntington7]

IS THIS FORMER ARMY BARRACKS INFIRMARY HAUNTED BY A CIVIL WAR GHOST? - St. Louis, Missouri. Pictured is the former Army Hospital Infirmary on the grounds of the Jefferson Barracks Army Post (1826) in St. Louis. There have been a multitude of intriguing ghost stories that have circulated through the urban landscape, paranormal research circles and the clickbaitable interweb for several decades that tell tale of the hauntings at the Old Barracks and its Cemetery. The most interesting of this place’s phantasmal urban legends is the story of a party crashing (and then vanishing) Civil War “ghost.” Reportedly, during a costumed Halloween Party here one year (in some accounts at different parties and/or in different buildings altogether) one costumed guest was dressed in Union Officer garb that was so authentic that it had to be the real deal. After party inquiries then find to discover that no invited guest was donned in such a period costume and, therefore, the unknown interloper was a likely ghost. Variations in details and the mixing of possible multiple encounters get confused with each Halloween story retelling and paranormal recounting. Most likely just urban tales from the 70s and 80s (I remember hearing this one when I lived nearby as a kid), no real details exist about this alleged encounter (no dates, no witnesses). It is interesting to note, also, that in the building next door to this hospital infirmary is located the Missouri Civil War Museum - a place which often hosts reenactors. Photo by Michael Huntington - September, 2018. @Huntington_Strange_Travels #MichaelHuntington #StrangeTravels #HuntingtonAdventures #Haunted #Ghosts #CivilWarGhosts #JeffersonBarracksGhost #HauntedJeffersonBarracks #HauntedJeffersonBarracksCemetery #JeffersonBarracksNationalCemetery #JeffersonBarracks #StLouisMissouri (at Jefferson Barracks Historic Site) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwvNuylFtjH/?igshid=13i5j37oc9sva

[mhuntington7]

THE HAUNTED JEFFERSON BARRACKS NATIONAL CEMETERY - St. Louis, Missouri. The Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis (originally founded as the U.S. National Cemetery in 1866) was established at the Jefferson Barracks Army Post (built in 1826) to provide rest for the mortal remains of the nation’s fallen veterans after the end of the Civil War. Operated by the Department of Veteran Affairs, the Jefferson Barracks Cemetery now holds over 188,000 graves. This massive (and strangely beautiful) national graveyard, along with many of the base’s historic buildings, is said - by many paranormal researchers and witnesses - to be a place that is haunted by several restless ghosts. Reportedly seen playing/running/hiding amongst the rows of tombstones is the spectral apparition of a little girl in a dress. Phantom Union Officers and soldiers - and even some Confederates - have also been alleged to have been observed on the barracks/cemetery grounds. There have even been several purported accounts of one ghostly Union Officer who has been known to crash the occasional Halloween party held at the former Barracks’ Hospital - before disappearing. Tales of mysterious lights, mists and ephemeral apparitions abound at this location of paranormal activity. The ghostly rows of white stone markers stretch, seemingly, as far as the eye can see. The place, itself, is haunting and sobering and contemplative. It is especially spooky at night. Perhaps, with the power that is to be found in this place, one might, indeed, see something out of the corner of one’s eye (or the Mind’s Eye) - something truly haunting to contemplate. For not all, it seems, are at rest here. Photo by Michael Huntington - September, 2018. @Huntington_Strange_Travels #MichaelHuntington #StrangeTravels #HuntingtonAdventures #Haunted #Ghost #Ghosts #HauntedCemetery #GhostHunting #HauntedMissouri #HauntedStLouis #Paranormal #CivilWarGhosts #HauntedJeffersonBarracks #HauntedJeffersonBarracksCemetery #JeffersonBarracks #JeffersonBarracksNationalCemetery #StLouisMissouri (at Jefferson Barracks National Cmtry) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwsdgjwFLMH/?igshid=eiahr52e43vu