Ghostly Happenings in Vermont

Ghostly Soldiers

The limestone obelisk known as the Bennington Battle Monument rises 306 feet above the surrounding terrain. In remembrance of the Revolutionary War dead, construction started in 1887 and was finished in 1891. The location of the Bennington storehouse, where supplies and ammunition were stored is marked by the monument.

General John Stark led forces from Vermont and New Hampshire against British General John Burgoyne’s raid on those supplies in 1777. Over the course of two days, hundreds of soldiers died in the Battle of Bennington on August 16, 1777.

In addition to riding to the observation deck and enjoying the expansive views, some visitors leave with stories to tell. Tourists and guards have reported seeing uniformed figures appear and then disappear.

Haunting of Bowman Cemetery

One of the most unusual cemeteries in New England is located in the sleepy community of Cuttingsville; despite its modest size, Bowman Cemetery has an extraordinary past. (pictured above)

John P. Bowman, a local resident, constructed an ornate shrine to his departed family members in the late 1800s. A plain graveyard was transformed into a location where the barrier between realms seems incredibly thin by his grief-stricken love.

The grounds are dominated by a Gothic tomb with angels made of worn stone. Locals talk of new flowers blooming and the grounds being immaculate despite the severe Vermont winters, while visitors frequently express an overwhelming sensation of melancholy at the gates. The most unsettling thing to folks is how well-kept the grounds remain even though there aren’t many living caretakers.

Meet the Ghost of Emily

Officially called the Gold Brook Covered Bridge, Emily’s Bridge is nestled in the Green Mountains close to Stowe. The roughly 50-foot timber-frame span was built in 1844 by John W. Smith as a crossing point for passengers and farmers.

The story of Emily, a jilted wife, has captivated tourists and paranormal investigators for over a century. After nightfall, the isolated location and covered interior become very ominous. The aggressiveness of this haunting is what makes it unique.

People claim seeing the ghostly apparition of a woman near the bridge, hearing screams in the night, and seeing mysterious scratches on their cars. Emily is reported to communicate with people who pass by.

Paranormal Activity

Located in the center of Manchester Village, the Equinox Resort is a magnificent landmark with white columns. William Marsh constructed it as Marsh Tavern in 1769 to cater to passengers traveling a long stagecoach route.

The property was converted into a luxury resort in 1853, and affluent families from Boston and New York visited every summer to enjoy the mountain air. During the Civil War, Mary Todd Lincoln resided here to escape the chaos in Washington, D.C.

In 1901, the resort underwent extensive modifications that shaped the iconic structure into what visitors see today. For almost 200 years, employees and guests have recounted inexplicable occurrences. There have been reports of several ghostly spirits wandering the corridors for generations.

Meet Boots Berry and Other Ghostly Guests at the Inn

Located in the center of Stowe hamlet, the Green Mountain Inn is a historic landmark. When it opened in 1833, it served as a stagecoach stop for passengers to rest on arduous treks across the woods of Vermont. As tourism to the Green Mountains increased over the years, the original building expanded to function as both an inn and community gathering place.

Joy and tragedy have coexisted in equal measure throughout nearly two millennia of history. A young horseman is supposed to have been involved in the most notable catastrophe that occurred in the 1840s. Since then the inn has become one of the most well-known haunted inns in Vermont, where there are long-term ghostly guests who never leave.

The inn is famously haunted by the ghost of Boots Berry, a former inn employee, a beloved inn horseman who was born in Room 302 and is known for his tap dancing. Guests report various paranormal activities, including footsteps and cold spots, making it a popular destination for those interested in the supernatural.

Meet the Ghostly Spirit of an Abenaki Chief

Like a black mirror, Lake Bomoseen extends across western Vermont. At around 2,400 acres, it is the largest lake in the state and attracts many vacationers every summer. The lake was created during the last Ice Age more than 10,000 years ago. For thousands of years, the Abenaki used the lake for navigation and fishing, and indigenous people revered these waters and warned of ghosts living beneath the surface.

According to local legend, an Abenaki chief who is claimed to have perished in these waters associated with the nabe Bomoseen haunts the area.

So set up a campsite, build a bonfire, and let the ghost stories begin. Maybe the chief will pay a visit.