Category: Boston
A terrible and unexplainable infectious disease. A rich history of folklore that migrated from overseas. The two combine to create a truly unique series of events. Mercy Brown is known as New England’s last vampire. Her story is just one of many that make up the Vampire Panic that occurred due to death, disease, and […]
Boston, Massachusetts is one of America’s oldest and interesting cities. Full of historical landmarks, it’s a perfect destination to get a glimpse of the past and feel immersed in history. One of the most famous of those landmarks is the city’s infamous harbor, connecting the city to the expansive Atlantic Ocean and to the world. […]
On the eastern side of Connecticut sits the small, quiet town of Franklin, near Boston. Founded in 1786, the area is full of history and a long past of settlers leaving their mark on the land. However, few of those that moved to the area left as much of an impact on the town as a […]
In Boston Harbor, at the entrance to the city, lies Georges Island, home of Fort Warren. Purchased in 1825 by the city of Boston and given to the U.S. government, Fort Warren would be an important part of American history. With a mission to protect Boston from enemies by sea, construction on the Fort began in 1833, […]
Boston is full of unsolved mysteries and elusive stories. The city has seen its share of tragedy and unexplainable events. There’s no surprise that there seem to be tons of unsettled spirits among the town’s streets. Few stories in Boston history have ended so gruesomely and mysteriously as that of George Parkman’s. The doctor and real […]
Just a short drive from Boston across the Charles River takes you to the charming old town of Cambridge. The beautiful streets are home to one of America’s most iconic universities. They are also a setting for some supernatural sightings. The historic town is full of architecture and evidence of the area’s past. It’s also home to […]
The harbor town of Boston is one of the oldest in America. It’s also one of the most haunted. Since the colonial days, it’s been collecting tales of death and tragedy. Faneuil Hall is one of the most famous buildings in all of Boston. Now an indoor and outdoor market, it’s past is more complicated than just […]
The Boston Common is a beautiful park that spreads through much of the city. The park itself has existed since the 1600s when it was used to graze cows. Since then it has shrunk but continues to be one of the most historic pieces of land in America. The park has been the sight of so much […]
On Union Street sits one of Boston’s oldest buildings. The Union Oyster House is a stunning reminder of how far back the history of Boston reaches. It’s an impressive brick facade and charming awning topped windows are like a snapshot of the past. The cobblestone sidewalks running along the front give it a true feel of […]
Boston is the kind of city that is unique and authentic thanks to its combination of both new and old. In a way it’s enchanting, which might be why both people and ghosts alike are drawn to it. Regardless, Boston is rich in American history, which is to be expected given it was one of the […]
