Ghostly Happenings in Pennsylvania

Meet Betsy Ross

The Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia was once the home of the lady who designed the first American flag. Due to paranormal activity, the house has been featured on TV shows. It has become so haunted that one former director climbed out of the window and jumped onto a flagpole to escape a ghostly spirit.

There have been visitors who have seen the ghostly apparition of Betsy Ross crying in the basement. Cries and moans have been heard coming from the gift shop next door, which is where a security guard was murdered in 1980.

The Screaming Woman and the Faceless Man

Situated in Philadelphia. Fort Mifflin is a historical site that is the only Revolutionary War battlefield that has remained completely intact. It is also haunted.

Among the ghosts here is known as “The Screaming Woman”, who is believed to be the ghostly spirit of Elizabeth Pratt. Her screams can be heard in the Officer’s Quarters, where she hanged herself.

Another ghost is known as “The Faceless Man,” who is believed to be the ghostly spirit of William Howe. His ghost is often seen around the casements where once prisoners were held.

Visitors have also reported being grabbed, pushed, and held by unseen hands.

Paranormal Activity and the Ghost of George Washington

It appears that the Gettysburg Battlefield was haunted even before the first shot was fired. Union soldiers making their way to Gettysburg encountered the ghostly spirit of George Washington, who then led them into battle.

The Battle of Gettysburg was one of the bloodiest battles in American history, with nearly 8000 soldiers losing their lives across 3 days. Now Gettysburg is one of the most haunted cities in the US.

Among the paranormal activity here are the sounds of the battle, phantom gunshots, and cannon fire. The agonizing screams of dying soldiers can be hear and ghostly apparitions of soldiers and horses appear.

Paranormal Activity

The Harrisburg Hospital opened its doors in 1851, at which time it was known as the Pennsylvania State Lunatic Hospital. The huge institution operated as a psychiatric facility until 2006.

Now it has become one of the most haunted hospitals in the state. Among the paranormal activity here are strange noises, screaming, phantom footsteps, shadows, and ghostly apparitions. The most haunted spots are the morgue, the basement, and the underground tunnels.

Four Resident Ghosts

Among the most haunted hotels in the state is the Hotel Bethlehem, which is popular for ghost hunting.

There are four resident ghosts. Among them is the ghostly spirit of the actor and singer May Yohe, who was born in the hotel. Her ghost has been heard singing in the lobby, and guests have seen her apparition in the exercise room.

Another is the ghostly spirit of Francis “Daddy” Thomas, who worked in Bethlehem as a tour guide until his death in 1822.

The remaining two ghostly spirits are those of the original landlords, Mr. and Mrs. Brong.

Room 932 is known for paranormal activity like lights turning on and off, apparitions showing up in the mirror, and a male ghost who wakes guests up during the night to inquire why they are in the room. The strangest thing ever is that guests have opened the bathroom door to find a totally different room on the other side.

The Sounds of a Drum and Fife

Situated in Gettysburg, the Quality Inn was built in 1863, serving as the headquarters for General Lee during the Civil War. It is now home to some ghosts.

Among the paranormal activity reported here is the sound of a drum and fife playing, phantom gunshots and cannon fires, and the sound of footsteps in the attic. Doors like to open and close by themselves, lights turn on and off, and some objects move on their own.