Tucked away on some farmland in southwest Missouri, you will find the entrance to a cave that where strange things have been happening ever since the Civil War. According to legend, a cobbler named George Evans had a hard time keeping his allegiances to the Union a secret in the predominantly pro-Confederate “Show Me State.”…
Whether you are a seasoned paranormal investigator or just looking to get your feet wet ghost hunting, Pickled Treats and Antiques is the perfect place. As you may have heard, James, the resident spirit in the antique store has been known to very active! Come out from 7 PM to 9 PM on Saturday, March…
Located in the heart of Madison Square is one of the most haunted places in Savannah, Georgia is the Sorrel-Weed House. The house was built for Francis Sorrel, a prominent businessman who later became romantically involved with one of his slaves named Molly. Despite the affair, Molly was said to be very close to Francis’…
Just in time for October, Tennessee Hauntstorian, Allen Sircy has released Southern Ghost Stories: Ghosts of Gallatin 2. After publishing other books about the hauntings in Murfreesboro, Franklin and Nashville, Sircy returned to Gallatin for his next project. “Gallatin is such a special place,” explained Sircy. “There are ghost stories everywhere!” When I wrote Ghosts…
After serving his country in the Civil War, Robert Montgomery returned to Wanamie, Pennsylvania and began working as a pump engineer for a local coal mine. In early August 1896, Robert was down in a mine when he suddenly became freezing cold and got the strange sensation that he wasn’t alone. After looking around for…
Prepare to journey into the shadowy corners of American history with the release of “Fear & Folklore: American Witches,” the latest book by renowned “American Hauntstorian” Allen Sircy. Known for his extensive work on the haunted history of the United States, Sircy’s newest book is a gripping exploration of the witch trials and folklore that…
Allen from Southern Ghost Stories recently toured some of the most haunted places in Gallatin, Tennessee with WKRN, an ABC affiliate in Nashville. In this episode we tour A Daisy a Day and Pickled Treats and Antiques, two haunted boutiques. Check out the book that brought WKRN to Gallatin. Southern Ghost Stories: Ghosts of Gallatin…
Tucked away in a gift shop on Music Valley Drive in Nashville, is an old bus that at one time belonged to country music legend Ernest Tubb. According to legend, when Tubb wasn’t on the road and had a hard time sleeping, he would go outside and climb into the bus and go to sleep….
The old Nelson County jail in Bardstown, Kentucky is now known as the Jailer’s Inn. However, at one time it was home to some of the worst criminals in the Commonwealth over the years. From John Dillinger to the vicious Murrell gang, the Nelson County jail held some of the most notorious lawbreakers in the…
The Bijou Theatre is not only one of the oldest buildings in Knoxville, it’s also one of the most haunted. Originally built as an upscale hotel in 1817, the building on the corner of South Gay and Cumberland Avenue changed hands several times in the mid-19th century. During that time the structure was used as…
