In Search of Spirits from Long Ago in Washington DC
Washington DC is a city steeped in history and filled with countless tales of the paranormal.
White House
Among the top ten haunted locations in the city, the first is the White House. This iconic building has seen many presidents and their families come and go, but some have never truly left. The ghost of Abraham Lincoln is said to haunt the Lincoln Bedroom, while the spirits of former first ladies Dolly Madison and Abigail Adams have also been spotted.
The White House, Washington DC
Capitol Building
The second location is the Capitol Building, which is believed to be haunted by the ghosts of former lawmakers. Some have reported seeing the apparitions of former congressmen wandering the halls or even sitting at their old desks.
National Museum of American History
The National Museum of American History is the third location on our list, and it is reportedly haunted by a ghostly security guard who patrols the premises after hours.
Stairwell, National Building Museum, Washington DC
Exorcist Stairs
The fourth location is the Exorcist Stairs, which were featured in the famous horror movie of the same name. Visitors to the stairs have reported feeling a sense of unease or even being pushed by an unseen force.
The Exorcist Stairs, Georgetown, Washington DC
St. Elizabeth’s Mental Hospital
The fifth location is St. Elizabeth’s Mental Hospital, which operated for over a century before it closed in 2010. The abandoned hospital is said to be haunted by the ghosts of former patients who suffered at the hands of their caretakers.
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Washington DC
Mary Surratt’s Boarding House
Sixth on our list is Mary Surratt’s Boarding House, where the conspirators of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination met to plan their plot. The ghost of Mary Surratt is said to still haunt the building, seeking redemption for her role in the tragedy.
Mary Surratt Boarding House, Washington, D.C.
Ford’s Theatre
The seventh location is Ford’s Theatre, where President Lincoln was assassinated. Visitors have reported seeing the ghost of the president himself, as well as other ghostly apparitions.
Ford’s Theatre, Washington DC
Petersen House
The eighth location is the Petersen House, where President Lincoln was taken after he was shot. The house has been preserved as a museum and is said to be haunted by the ghost of the president’s spirit.
Peterson House-2, Washington DC
Congressional Cemetery
The ninth location is the Congressional Cemetery, which is home to the graves of many famous politicians and officials. Visitors have reported seeing the ghosts of former lawmakers wandering the grounds.
Congressional Cemetery, Washington DC
Burial site of Mary Surratt
The tenth and final location is the execution and burial site of Mary Surratt, who was the first woman to be executed by the U.S. government. Her ghost is said to still haunt the site, seeking justice for her unjust execution.
Mary Surratt’s Grave-2, Washington DC
Conclusion
In conclusion, Washington DC is a city full of history and haunts, with countless ghostly tales waiting to be explored.
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