The Legend of Stevens Branch and Barre’s Mill Village
by William Alexander Stand at the end of Mill Street on a quiet night, when the moon hangs low over the Stevens Branch, and the water makes a sound like something half remembered. Let’s be […]
Is Southern Vermont College Haunted?
Southern Vermont College (SVC) closed in 2019, but its hilltop campus above Bennington still carries a reputation. The college’s main building, a 27-room mansion known as The Orchards or the Everett Mansion, has long been […]
Is Colchester, Vermont’s St. Michael’s College Really Haunted?
St. Michael’s College is located in Colchester, VT. It’s one of those colleges you drive by all the time and admire the beauty of the historic buildings. Seemingly, a picture perfect campus with a typical […]
Joseph A. Citro, Vermont’s Best Authority On Ghosts and Hauntings
Joseph A. Citro is Vermont’s most recognized authority on ghosts, haunting, and the state’s mysterious past. He’s written many fascinating books on the subject, including his best-selling work, ‘Passing Strange: True Tales of New England […]
Why Vermont Ghosts May No Longer be as Scary as Reality
Most any small town is the perfect place for sitting next to a camp fire and listening to a good story about Vermont ghosts. At least it was “back in the day”, but now all […]
Ghost of Cloak Island – A Lake Champlain Islands Tale
Along the southeastern shore of Isle La Motte lies a diminutive island bearing an intriguing title: Cloak Island. Most people who boat past it see nothing special—just rocks, trees, and shadows. But those who know […]
The Haunted Dutton House at Shelburne Museum
Where History Meets the Paranormal When you visit the picturesque Shelburne Museum in Vermont, you might find yourself drawn to the steamboat Ticonderoga or the impressive collection of folk art. But tucked away near the […]
The Legend of Hell’s Half Acre: Vermont’s Haunting Mystery
Vermont’s landscape holds many secrets, but few are as chilling as the tale that surrounds a remote area known locally as Hell’s Half Acre. Near the base of South Mountain in Bristol, this unassuming patch […]
Why Do Covered Bridges Endure in Vermont?
You’ve likely seen pictures of Vermont’s iconic covered bridges spanning picturesque rivers and streams. If you’re driving around Vermont, you can’t help but see them just about everywhere…or so it seems! These charming structures have […]
Enosburg Falls Opera House: A Cultural Gem and a Haunting
Photo above is courtesy of Jimmy Emerson, DVM The Enosburg Falls Opera House stands as a testament to history and community spirit, a beacon of cultural significance nestled in the heart of a small Vermont […]