In the late 18th century Gaspar Garcia, who served in the in the Third Battalion of the Infantry Regiment of Cuba acquired the property that is now home to the Inn through a land grant. In 1791 Garcia built the house where he lived until his death. The property changed hands several time until Colonel…
In the early 1880s eccentric entrepreneur Henry Morrison Flagler bought an orange grove and began construction on a resort in St. Augustine, Florida in 1885. Three years later Flagler’s dream was realized when the lavish 540-room Ponce De Leon Hotel finally opened. The Ponce De Leon was the place to be and was one of…
Without a doubt, one of the strangest things that ever happened to me took place in the old St John’s County Jail in St Augustine, Florida. Two years ago I purchased a ticket to take a tour of the old correctional facility. After I bought the ticket I realized that I had been charged for…
Built in 1887 the Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum in St. Augustine, Florida is actually a castle named Castle Warden that was converted into a hotel. The old building was also the scene of a mysterious fire in 1944 that claimed the lives of two ladies. Was the fire an accident or was the…
Today we aren’t just going to talk about a haunted bicycle shop. We are going to talk about one of the most brutal murder cases in the history of Melbourne, Florida. The building was once home to Van’s Cleaners where a local man killed allegedly his family in 1954. The murders still echo through the…
Who are Raymond and Lavender, and why have they decided to spend the afterlife at the Kenwood Inn in St. Augustine, Florida? Love and betrayal are just some of the reason why you some guests check out at the first ever bed and breakfast in St. Augustine. Join us as we take a deep dive…
Built in 1891 by businessman Henry Flagler, the old St. Johns County Jail was ran by Sheriff Joe Perry who kept inmates in line. After decades of hangings and lynchings in the old jail, it’s no surprise that many believe it is one of the most haunted places in St. Augustine. Tour guides and staff…
The bar known as Scarlett O’Hara’s was originally home to a man named George Colee. George was engaged to a young lady but unfortunately she cheated and the relationship ended. A short time later George died under suspicious circumstances in the home. Ever since, people who work in the building have claimed to see strange…
The spirit called “The Lady in Black” is believed to be roaming the Bayfront Wescott in St. Augustine, Florida. The grieving woman is thought to be patiently waiting for a sailor who died from yellow fever. Join us as we take a deep dive into the inn and it’s haunted history. The podcast is also…
One of the most popular restaurants in St. Augustine is also the most haunted! The building was home to Margaret Worth, the wife of General William Worth who died from cholera during the Mexican American War. Margaret Worth was a pillar of her community and active in her church. Maybe that’s why the bar and…