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Explore Virginia like never before—visit the most haunted locations that are open to the public.
Whether you love to travel, are fascinated by the paranormal, or both, get ready to tour Virginia in a totally new way! Ghost Hunting Virginia guides you to 25 fascinating and historic places—from taverns and haunted highways to bridges, museums, and theaters. Every location is open to the public, and here’s the catch: Every place is reportedly home to restless spirits!
Join Virginia resident Michael O. Varhola on a paranormal investigation to discover the creepiest corners of the Old Dominion. Read the author’s account of his visit to each site and learn about its history—as well as the ghosts said to reside there. Then grab your gear and hit the road as you visit each location first-hand. Every entry comes with an address and website (if available), plus photographs of these unforgettable destinations. Michael’s tips and suggestions allow you to maximize the enjoyment of each experience.
From the supernatural legends surrounding Arlington National Cemetery to ghostly encounters at Colonial Williamsburg, from haunted battlefields like Manassas and Cedar Creek to chilling sites such as Bunny Man Bridge and Ford’s Theatre, this book presents eerie hideaways that even lifelong Virginians might not know about. Part travel guide and part fireside read, Ghost Hunting Virginia puts you in the middle of the state’s haunted history. Pack your curiosity (and maybe a flashlight) and experience Virginia in a unique way that you’ll never forget.
Each entry includes
- historical overview of the haunted place
- ghost stories associated with the location
- advice on visiting—if you dare
Michael O. Varhola works as a freelance author, editor, and lecturer who specializes in nonfiction and travel-related subjects. Michael has had a lifelong interest in studying the paranormal and has conducted investigations worldwide. He has been a resident of Fairfax County, Virginia, since 1991. His other books include Everyday Life During the Civil War, Shipwrecks and Lost Treasures: Great Lakes, and Fire and Ice: The Korean War, 1950–1953.
Welcome to America’s Haunted Road Trip
Introduction
Northern
- Arlington National Cemetery (Arlington)
- Bunny Man Bridge (Fairfax Station)
- Gadsby’s Tavern (Alexandria)
- Manassas National Battlefield Park (Prince William County)
- Historic Occoquan (Occoquan)
- Rippon Lodge (Woodbridge)
- Weems-Botts Museum (Dumfries)
Central
- Berry Hill Road (Pittsylvania County)
- Civil War Hospital Museum Exchange Hotel (Gordonsville)
- Edgar Allan Poe Museum (Richmond)
- Trapezium House (Petersburg)
- Wreck of the Old 97 (Danville)
Coast
- Assateague Lighthouse (Assateague Island)
- 1848 Island Manor House (Chincoteague Island)
- Colonial Williamsburg (Williamsburg)
- Fort Monroe (Hampton)
Mountain
- Barter Theatre (Abingdon)
- Carroll County Courthouse (Hillsville)
- Devil’s Den (Fancy Gap)
- Octagon House (Marion)
- US Route 58 (Lee, Scott, Washington, Grayson, Carroll, and Patrick Counties)
Valley
- Belle Grove Plantation (Middletown)
- Cedar Creek Battlefield (Frederick, Shenandoah, and Warren Counties)
- Poor House Road Tunnel (Rockbridge County)
- Virginia Military Institute (Lexington)
- Ghosts of the Valley (Winchester)
- Wayside Inn (Middletown)
District of Columbia
- America’s Greatest Haunted City (Washington, DC)
- Decatur House (Washington, DC)
- Ford’s Theatre (Washington, DC)
Visiting Haunted Places
Ghostly Resources
Acknowledgments
About the Author