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Ghost Hunting Places in Connecticut
Halloween is not the only time to have a chilling encounter in Connecticut...but there's something about autumn evenings that can really give you the chills. There are many places in Connecticut where ghosts are said to lurk; in fact, Connecticut is said to be one of the states with the most paranormal activity in the country. After all, this is where the nation’s first witch trials and hangings occurred – three decades before the more famous trials in Salem, Massachusetts. Here are a few places around the state to safely explore your dark side this season. Warning: some aren’t for the faint of heart!
Hartford & the Connecticut River Valley
Ghosts seem to reside around every corner in this historic part of Connecticut. Some landmark properties, such as the Butler McCook House in Hartford, have been investigated for paranormal activity. Here are a few spots in the capital city region you may get to meet the spirits.
The Mark Twain House & Museum, Hartford
Take a tour and discover ghostly tales in the house Mark Twain built.
Webb Deane Stevens Museum, Wethersfield
The home of the notorious Wethersfield Witch Trials has a chilling history.
Ancient Burying Ground of Hartford, Hartford
The oldest historic site in the city, this 1648 spot features spooky tombstones.
Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford
The final resting places of some of Cedar Hill's notable and not-so-notable residents.
Stowe Center for Literary Activism, Hartford
From window shades in the parlor opening on their own to footsteps heard all over the house, see why...
Litchfield Hills
The classic hill towns of northwest Connecticut are filled with stories of hauntings and bats in the belfries of the famous white-steepled churches. Seventh Day Baptist Cemetery in Burlington (Green Lady Cemetery) is said to be haunted by "The Green Lady". And the off-limits village of Dudleytown remains one of Connecticut's spookiest legends. You may not be able to visit the cursed land, but you can grab a beer at Dudleytown Brewing Company, inspired by the eerie tale. Below are some spots that welcome the curious.
This seasonal museum features life-size replicas of heroes of the horror film.
Glebe House Museum & Gertrude Jekyll Garden, Woodbury
Two ghosts have been reported in the historic Glebe House.
Tarrywile Park & Mansion, Danbury
Hikers have reported happenings on the trails near Hearthstone Castle.
Dudleytown Brewing Co., Windsor
Take a trip to this brewery that's inspired by Dudleytown's eerie tale.
New Haven
There’s a rich heritage of ghost stories in New Haven and its surrounding towns. There’s even a natural geological feature called the Sleeping Giant. In New Haven, the Center Church's crypt is located under the church with tombstones dating back to 1687.
Grove Street Cemetery, New Haven
Free one-hour walking tours are given on various Saturdays at this historic 1796 landmark.
Shubert Theatre, New Haven
Rumored to be the home of a ghost that causes strange activity within the theater’s walls.
Sleeping Giant State Park, Hamden
An apparition of a man dressed in black has been seen by the castle.
Fairfield County
Haunted lighthouses and mansions – the perfect recipe for a gripping read, a scary movie, or a weekend visit to Fairfield County. However, some of the strangest places are now off limits to curious visitors. The Fairfield State Hospital formerly housed criminally insane patients from 1931 until closing in 1995. And Easton’s Union Cemetery is said to be haunted by a “White Lady.”
Sheffield Island Lighthouse and Harbor Tour, Norwalk
Home to a young ghost named Abbey, along with two adult ghosts that care for her.
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum (c.1864), Norwalk
You may encounter the ghosts of Legrand Mathews and his wife, Florence, on a tour.
Bruce Museum, Greenwich
Witnesses have claimed to see the ghosts of an ill-fated Irish lass and her handsome piper.
Mystic Country
Tales of haunted lighthouses and souls lost mysteriously at sea abound in this maritime region of Connecticut. This area is also home to supposed haunts like the Seaside Sanatorium in Waterford and Norwich State Hospital in Preston — both abandoned sites that live in limbo between future development plans and their creepy pasts.
Seaside Shadows Haunted History Tours, Mystic
Take a tour to learn about Mystic's haunted legends and spooks.
Captain Grant's, 1754, Preston
Things have been known to disappear, and loud bangs and disembodied voices are heard.
Nathan Hale Homestead, Coventry
Said to be haunted by Nathan Hale’s father Deacon and a ghostly lady in white.
Captain Daniel Packer Inne, Mystic
Haunted by the ghost of 7-year-old Ada Clift, who is said to befriend young children who visit.
City of New London, New London
Haunted by the infamous "Ernie," who jumped, or fell, from its roof to his death.
Take a Tour If You Dare
Want to get into the “spirit” of the season or just try a little amateur ghost hunting? Here are a few interesting tours that can be found around Connecticut.
- Ghost Tours and Ghost Walks in New Haven
- Hallowed History Lantern Tour in Hartford
- Paranormal Dinner & Tour: Twisted Vine & Sterling House
- West Hartford Hauntings
Love being scared but not ready for the “real thing”? Here’s a list of seasonal haunted houses in Connecticut to thrill and chill!
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