Witch trials in the Southern states are not a new phenomenon. Several places experienced these trials in the late 1700s and early 1800s, but only a few are still told to this day. One person who was also thought to be a “witch” was Grace White Sherwood, also known as the “Witch of Pungo.” Sherwood…
The Spirits of the Ferry Plantation House
The Ferry Plantation House in Virginia Beach, Virginia, dates back to 1642 when the second ferry service in Hampton Roads began carrying passengers across the Lynnhaven River to plantations and the county courthouse along the waterway. Today, the historic home serves as a museum and is on the Virginia Landmarks Register. However, some of the…
The Old Witch of the Great Dismal Swamp
I have written many stories on witches through the years. Actually, in the second book that I am currently writing, I pay homage to them in the “Season of the Witch.” One tale in the Great Dismal Swamp surrounds an old witch who taunts hunters. The legend states that the witch transforms herself into a…
The Dismal Town Bride and Groom
On a night roughly 45 years ago, a young park employee drove down the Washington Ditch Trail in the Great Dismal Swamp in Southeastern Virginia. As he headed out of the swamp, his dog began barking in anger. That’s when his headlights shined brightly on a young man and woman dressed in colonial-era clothing walking…
The Legend of The Lady of the Lake
Lake Drummond in the Great Dismal Swamp is near the North Carolina and Virginia border. The Great Dismal Swamp holds a rich history, numerous secrets, and a few legends. One that you may be unfamiliar with is the ghostly lovers of Lake Drummond. Legend says that a pair of American Indian sweethearts, who were planning…
Blackbeard’s Treasure and First Landing State Park
In 1718, the shores of the Carolinas and Virginia were stomping grounds of some of the dastardliest pirates to sail. Like other spots in the Carolinas, the Virginia coastline was the perfect spot for keeping an eye out for merchant ships and Navy vessels. Legend says that the Chesapeake Bay area was Teach’s favorite lookout….
The Ghosts of Elbow Road
The legend in Virginia Beach, Virginia, says to never stop on Elbow Road, or you may face the spirit of Mrs. Woble. Allegedly, Mrs. Woble was an elderly lady who lived in a small house in the sharp bend of this road. Reportedly, she was murdered, but her body was never found. Some have reported…
The Haunted White Oak Flats Cemetery
Cemeteries have a distinct haunted vibe compared to those on allegedly haunted roads, bridges, and even in homes. The ambiance may change a tad since cemeteries are the official place where life ends and the afterlife begins. One place in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is believed to be haunted by numerous spirits. Gatlinburg received its name from…
Haunted Hurricane Mills
Many stories have been written about the alleged hauntings of Loretta Lynn’s home and surrounding land in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. The Lynns purchased the 3,500-acre property in 1966 or 1967, depending on the source. Indeed, it was not a bad accomplishment for the young girl born and raised in Butcher Hollow, across the state line…
The Hell Hound of the Rotherwood Mansion
The Holston River area in the Tri-Cities of Tennessee seems plagued by specters and even a hellhound. One place located on the North Fork of the Holston is the Rotherwood Mansion, which has a grim history. The mansion in Kingsport dates back to 1818 and has accumulated a fascinating supernatural history. One legend says that…