Manchester Ghosts: New Hampshire's Haunted City

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Maybe you would prefer “The Abandoned,” which features an “abandoned” property of otherworldly mutant people. You may start seeing strange things as you creep through the attraction. One of New Hampshire’s famous hauntings. In 1720, notorious pirate captain Don Pedro captured the ship “Wolf” off the shore of Massachusetts. When he spied a red-haired baby that had been born just that day onboard, he promised to spare everyone’s lives if the child was named after his mother, and so the baby was named “Ocean-Born” Mary Wallace. Accused of witchcraft in 1656 and again in 1671, Eunice “Goody” Cole (who lived at the end of Island Path) eventually died of natural causes in 1680 after enduring years of hatred and persecution. According to legend, she was buried by vengeful townspeople with a stake through her heart. Another legend says that kinder neighbors eventually properly buried her near today’s Meeting House Green. Today the area all along Island Path is said to be haunted — there have been reports of moving objects, lights and a figure that appears in the fog.

Located off the coast of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, visitors at the Isles of Shoals often report witnessing apparitions and other unexplained paranormal activity among the different islands, such as cold spots and disembodied voices or footsteps. The spectral visage of a ghost ship called "The Isadore," which sank in 1843, is also allegedly seen. Additional r esearch for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.

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WebExtra: Video of staff member Pauline Gaffney recounting her ghostly experience at the Three Chimneys Inn. The first “New Hampshire Asylum for the Insane” was built in 1842, though it’s name was changed to the “New Hampshire State Hospital” in 1901. Buildings have been updated and added over the years, but the originals still stand. There are reports of hearing footsteps, elevators that start on their own, papers and files that have been seemingly pushed off tables, cold spots and a strong feeling of not being alone when you’re certain no one else is around. St. Joseph Regional Junior High School in Manchester, New Hampshire is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former nun, who died after falling from one of the balconies in the gymnasium. Students often report witnessing shadow figures and hearing disembodied voices., especially in the area where the woman allegedly died. Additional r esearch for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress. If you love Halloween, ghosts, and everything horror-related, you are going to love the haunted houses in New Hampshire. The Granite State is home to some of the scariest haunted houses that New England has to offer! If your child is of young age and too scared to go through the main house, there is a fun corn maze just for them so they don’t miss out on all of the Halloween fun! It is not one of the haunted corn mazes, so don’t worry about it being too scary.

Mary died at age 94 in 1814. Since then, the ghost of a tall, red-haired woman with glowing green eyes has appeared in the upstairs window and on the main staircase. Many occupants of the house have reported feeling Mary’s presence and some believe that she protects the house from harm. Motorists on River Road in Manchester, New Hampshire report encountering the spirit of a man, whose apparition is seen jogging at night. Additional r esearch for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress. Laura Jayne, who worked for some of the club nights and liked to rave the night away at others, recalls: “I loved all the Electro house nights: Studio One 11 at Venus, Ampersands, Sankey’s but most especially Area 51’s Circoloco night. Laura Jayne / textmi.comAbout what it’s like to freestyle battle rap and her discovery of that world, Joy said: “It’s very intense and the battles are brutal. Northern Heart Films / Youtube

Employees at the Colonial Theater in Laconia, New Hampshire report hearing disembodied voices and footsteps throughout the theater at night. Additional r esearch for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress. It wasn’t easy to get inside – if the door staff didn’t like what you were wearing or there were too many of you, you would likely be turned away. Reportedly there is a pair of big, red eyes that will follow you from the Stark Road graveyard, located on the left side of the road. There are possibly three haunted buildings: the Blair Residence Hall, the Mary Lyon Residence Hall and the Samuel Read Residence Hall. Blair: Originally built in the 1960s — it’s said to be haunted by a male spirit, who legend says was Mary Lyon’s lover. Mary Lyon: Built in the 1800s. A malicious spirit is said to haunt the basement. Mary Lyon is said to haunt the underground tunnels on this side, and it’s believed she’s trying to meet up with her lover on the Blair side. Samuel: Reported feelings of not being alone.In the dark out-of-reach places of Manchester, the dead come to life. On this underground tour with Jonathan Schofield, guests experience genuine ghost stories that are moving, dramatic and real. A boiler explosion decades ago killed a number of the residents — it’s said that multiple hot spots and presences have been detected over the years ever since the accident. note: House in Haunted Hill will not be open for the 2023 season but hopes to return in 2024. Charmingfare Farm

The ghost of a young boy has been seen bouncing a ball on the 3rd and 4th floors of the former Mt. Washington College, but when someone goes to investigate, he disappears. A female ghost also haunts the 5th floor, and students often hear the sound of high heeled shoes when nobody is around. There is also an urban legend about a student who died from hypothermia on campus. It is said that on cold mornings, she sometimes writes the word "HELP" on the windows. The Mt. Washington College was formerly known as Hesser College, and is now occupied by small business offices. Additional r esearch for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress. At the turn of the century, The Manor was a brothel run by Edna McGuinness. It’s said that her spirit remains and can be seen in a second story window. Not only that, New Hampshire has some of the top-rated haunted places in the United States. Don’t skip out on this state, especially if you are a horror fan and love terrifying thrills. If you’re less of a thrill-seeker and still want to enjoy autumnal activities, some of the attractions on this list provide classic fall activities such as pumpkin patches, ghost tours, and hay rides, all without the scares. Built in 1741, the Country Tavern in Nashua, New Hampshire is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman in white, named Elizabeth, who was allegedly murdered by her jealous husband after it was discovered she was having an affair. In addition to encountering Elizabeth's apparition, employees often report experiencing unexplained paranormal occurrences, such as cold spots, disembodied footsteps, and objects being moved by an unseen entity. Sometimes also referred to simply as "The Country Tavern," or "The Nashua Country Tavern." Additional r esearch for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress. Visitors at South Street Cemetery in Portsmouth, New Hampshire report witnessing apparitions, cold spots, and other paranormal activity, especially in the northwest corner, which was used during the 1700's as a gallows. Sometimes also referred to as "Cotton Cemetery." Additional r esearch for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.

The Pav no longer exists as Castle Irwell closed in 2009 and was sold off so a new housing estate could be built. Fifth Avenue Built in 1763 as the Mark H. Wentworth Home, the Wentworth Senior Living building currently serves as a residential care facility for elderly patients. Residents and employees often report witnessing apparitions, as well as a variety of other unexplained paranormal occurrences, such as cold spots, disembodied footsteps, and objects disappearing or rearranging themselves. Others report feeling a strange presence, as if being watched by an unseen entity. Additional r esearch for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.