Haunted legends, paranormal activity, and controversial hometown tales are explored in this episode. From ghostly encounters at a haunted hotel in New Hampshire to the mysterious Kensington Runestone, listeners are taken on a chilling journey. The captivating tale of Harry Maine and the behind-the-scenes production of the Lore podcast are also discussed.
The Three Chimneys Inn in Durham, New Hampshire is a haunted restaurant and hotel with reported paranormal activity linked to the tragic death of the original owner's daughter.
The Essex Agricultural School in Danvers, Massachusetts is rumored to be haunted by former students and a mysterious figure, with witnesses reporting strange occurrences such as levitation and unexplained temperature changes.
The Vermont Asylum for the Insane in Brattleboro, Vermont is surrounded by rumors of mistreatment and tragic deaths, particularly at the Retreat Tower where patients allegedly jumped to their deaths, leading to claims of hauntings and paranormal activity.
The Devil's Tree in Bernards Township, New Jersey is believed to be cursed due to its association with dark deeds such as lynchings, suicides, and murders, with visitors reporting ghostly apparitions and unexplained phenomena.
Deep dives
Haunted Inn in New Hampshire
In Durham, New Hampshire, there is a house turned restaurant and hotel called the three chimneys in that is reportedly haunted. The house, built in the mid-1600s, has a long history and has passed through multiple families. Employees and guests at the three chimneys in have reported strange happenings such as muddy footprints appearing on the floor, levitating wine glasses, and unexplained footsteps and sounds. The haunting is believed to be connected to the daughter of the original owner who tragically drowned in the nearby river.
Paranormal Activity at an Agricultural School
The Essex Agricultural School in Danvers, Massachusetts has a reputation for paranormal activity. Witnesses have reported animals getting scared without cause, temperature changes, floating orbs of light, doors opening and closing on their own, and a student who allegedly levitated and was thrown out of a window. The school is believed to be haunted by the spirits of former students and a mysterious figure.
The Haunting of a Vermont Asylum
The Vermont Asylum for the Insane in Brattleboro, Vermont was founded in 1834 and offered humane care to its patients. However, rumors of mistreatment and tragic deaths surround the facility. The asylum's most notable feature is the Retreat Tower, built by patients as part of their therapy. Many patients allegedly jumped to their deaths from the tower, leading to claims of hauntings and paranormal activity. The tower is now off-limits but can be visited under supervision.
The Mysterious Devil's Tree
In Bernards Township, New Jersey, stands a solitary tree known as the Devil's Tree. Legends suggest that the tree was a site for dark deeds, including lynchings by the Ku Klux Klan, suicides, and murders. It is believed to be cursed, and anyone who tries to cut it down is said to face dire consequences. Visitors have reported seeing ghostly apparitions and experiencing unexplained phenomena.
Haunted Theater in Knoxville
The Bijou Theater in Knoxville, Tennessee, is considered the most haunted building in the city. Employees and patrons have witnessed the ghostly figure of a Civil War-era soldier walking the theater, doors opening and closing on their own, strange knocking sounds, and objects being thrown from the rafters. It is believed that the paranormal activity is related to the building's history as a hotel and its role during the Civil War.
The Mystery of the Kensington Runestone
The Kensington Runestone, discovered in Kensington, Minnesota in 1898, bears a runic inscription that claims a group of Scandinavian explorers traveled through North America in 1362. The stone's authenticity has been debated, with some experts believing it to be a hoax and others arguing for its veracity. The rune inscription tells the story of a group of explorers who encountered a violent event, leading to speculation about pre-Columbian Norse exploration of America.
The Ghost of Harry Maine
Harry Maine, a fisherman and smuggler, lived in Ipswich, Massachusetts in the 17th century. He was known for his criminal activities, including wrecking ships and killing the crew. After his death, his ghost was believed to haunt Ipswich, and local legends tell of the ghost searching for his lost treasure and causing disturbances. The ghost is associated with a latch made from an iron bar that was allegedly part of the hidden treasure.
