Galax, Virginia, is nestled right across the North Carolina border in southwest Virginia. This area is home to many ghostly tales, ranging from haunted buildings and a small ghost dog to the enduring story of Nurse Alice. In 1904, the elegant Hotel Waugh occupied the space where Macado’s Restaurant now sits. When a destructive fire…
The Ghostly Man on a White Horse
Hollins University has earned quite a reputation for its ghostly activity on Campus. If you’re unfamiliar, Hollins University is located in Roanoke, Virginia. I have highlighted a few stories from this area in the past, but this next one is a tale that you may not be familiar with. Legend says a man on a…
The Lady in White of the Old City Cemetery
We go from the Lady in Black to the Lady in White at the old City Cemetery or the City Cemetery on Tazewell Avenue in Roanoke, Virginia. The legend states that a “real Southern beauty” died in 1918 and is buried on the grounds. It’s said that she comes out at night and weeps on…
The Lady in Black of Roanoke
The Lady in Black is one of the most haunting tales in Virginia, which many are not familiar with, and it’s not widely known, outside of a few articles found online. She was a mysterious figure who reportedly terrorized men in the early 20th century as they walked the streets of Roanoke. The Lady in…
The Old Wise County Orphanage in Virginia is Nothing to Giggle About
Nestled in the rolling hills of Wise County, Virginia, sits an abandoned orphanage, where nature has slowly taken over through the years. Little history is known about the old Wise County Orphanage, but some believe that the spirits of people who once lived there are still walking amongst the living. No significant events are recorded…
The Ghostly St. Albans Sanatorium
The St. Albans Sanatorium in Radford, Virginia, was similar to the others I have covered in the past. These institutions were notoriously cruel, using inhuman methods like shock therapy, lobotomies, and other archaic practices on the patients. Doctors performed trials that had no positive effect on the patients, who acted as test subjects for savage…
The Restless Ghostly Travelers of Bracey General Store
Bracey General Store in Bracey, Virginia, is one of the earliest general stores in the area, dating to 1900. The store allowed locals to purchase goods, other household goods, and even carried caskets. The general store was a hotbed of activity for travelers who passed through town, since the store was near the railroad depot….
The Ghost of the Female Stranger
One place in Alexandria, Virginia, is the site of a curious mystery that has left many wondering who the stranger that allegedly haunts these grounds is. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum was initially built as a tavern and inn. In 1816, a young woman and her husband traveled to Alexandria on a ship. While on the journey,…
The Witch of Pungo
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…