Paranormal In Pennsylvania

The Spangler Properties in Gettysburg, PA; Love, War & Lingering Spirits

This week we’re heading to Gettysburg to explore two chilling locations tied to tragedy, heartbreak, and the echoes of the Civil War — the haunted Spangler properties.
Our story begins with the Spangler Farm, which had been converted into a field hospital. After the war, residents reported strange activity at the farm. Clanking sounds, like a metal bucket, echoed through the night. Witnesses looking from the second floor claimed to see a figure in a long white coat shuffling toward the old well and back again. Many believe this apparition could be the surgeon — perhaps still tending to soldiers long after the battle ended.
Just a short distance away lies another eerie location — Spangler Spring at the base of Culp's Hill. While the area saw brutal fighting, its haunting is tied to a different tragedy. Legend tells of a woman who planned to run away with a married lover. When he never arrived, she took her own life near the spring. Today, witnesses report seeing a woman in white drifting through the woods, bending down as if searching for something — or someone — she never found.
These chilling accounts have even been featured on the History Channel, cementing the Spangler properties as some of Gettysburg’s most emotionally charged hauntings.

The Stone Couch in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania: Sit at Your Own Risk, You May Not Get Back Up

This week’s episode comes straight from a listener referral! We’re heading to eastern Pennsylvania to explore the eerie legend of the Stone Couch, a seemingly ordinary rock formation with a chilling reputation. One legend tells of a Native American woman who sat on the rocks to feed her baby, only to discover the child had died. Overcome with grief, she allegedly cursed the site—condemning anyone who sits on the stone couch to experience tragedy of their own. Another version places the curse during the 1918 influenza pandemic. In this story, a man built the couch himself for his sick wife and child after his car broke down. He left to find help, but by the time he returned with a doctor, they had passed away. Heartbroken, he soon died as well—leaving behind a curse tied to grief and loss. The hauntings don’t stop there. Would you risk it and sit on this couch?

The White Dog Cafe in Philadelphia, PA: Spirits & Séances with Occult History

This week’s haunted hotspot takes us to one of Philadelphia’s most intriguing paranormal restaurants — the White Dog Cafe in University City. Housed inside three historic brownstones, this café has a past steeped in mysticism. One of the buildings was once home to Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, a 19th-century occultist and co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Known for hosting séances and exploring the supernatural, Blavatsky’s home reportedly became a hub for spiritual activity. Since becoming a café in 1983, the location has embraced its eerie reputation. Staff and visitors report strange occurrences, including decorations that seem to move on their own — something many attribute to Helena’s lingering presence. But she may not be alone. Legend says a spirit named John King haunted the home even during her lifetime. Between séance lore, ghostly décor disturbances, and lingering spirits enjoying a drink, this Philadelphia café serves up more than just great food.

Haunted Hometowns: From Pittsburgh Spirits to Philadelphia Phantoms with Hannah of Horror Hour with the Hanna's

This week we’re joined by Hannah from Horror Hour with the Hanna's and Welcome to Twin Peaks for a paranormal catch-up that spans two of America’s most haunted cities. Hannah shares what it was like growing up in a city known for its restless spirits, including chilling experiences at her best friend’s haunted house—and even living in a haunted home of her own. We also rewind to 2014, when we first met while attending the famously haunted University of Pittsburgh. From eerie campus legends to strange experiences around the Cathedral of Learning, we dive into the supernatural side of college life. After Pitt, Hannah headed east to Philadelphia, another city steeped in ghost stories and history. Together we explore her favorite haunted locations around the city—many that we’ve investigated and experienced side-by-side. From haunted houses and universities to the ghost-filled streets of two historic cities, this episode is packed with personal stories, spooky memories, and plenty of paranormal nostalgia.

Churches and Cemeteries Across Pennsylvania: Short Stories About the Phantoms Who Occupy Them

This special episode brings together some of our most chilling stories centered around churches and cemeteries, locations often steeped in mystery. From spirits as famous as Benjamin Franklin to the anonymous shadow figures lurking throughout, these previous episodes explore the thin line between the sacred and the supernatural.
Travel with us across Pennsylvania as we revisit hallowed grounds with their unexplained phenomena and lingering energies. This compilation will leave you questioning what truly rests in these spaces.

The Winchester Mystery House in California: Staircases to Nowhere & Spirits of the Unrest

A grand Winchester Mystery House’s bizarre design is tied to its enigmatic owner, Sarah Winchester, widow of William Wirt Winchester. After inheriting a vast fortune from the family behind the legendary Winchester Repeating Arms Company, Sarah moved west and began transforming a modest farmhouse into a massive architectural puzzle—one that many believe was built to appease or confuse restless spirits. Legend says the ghosts of those killed by Winchester repeating rifle haunted Sarah, driving her to constantly expand the house with strange features meant to satisfy—or outwit—the dead. Whether through séances or sheer paranoia, the construction continued for decades.Today, visitors touring the house report eerie activity throughout the maze-like halls. Shadow figures are said to dart between rooms, and one spirit in particular—Clyde, a former construction worker—has reportedly been seen pushing a wheelbarrow through the gardens as if he’s still on the job. Is the Winchester Mystery House simply an architectural curiosity… or a labyrinth built for the restless dead?

The Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia, PA: Ghosts Among the Monuments

Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia is often called one of the most haunted cemeteries in Pennsylvania, and once you dig into its history, it’s easy to see why. Founded in 1836 by John Jay Smith and designed by Scottish architect John Notman, Laurel Hill was envisioned as more than a burial ground. It emphasized individuality, artistry, and reflection, with families commissioning renowned sculptors for elaborate memorials. The cemetery is the final resting place of notable figures like Civil War General George Meade and beloved Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas—and even features a fictional grave: Adrian Balboa’s tombstone from Rocky. But it’s the spirits said to linger here that truly draw attention. One of the most well-known ghosts isn’t buried at Laurel Hill at all. Martha Drinnan, the daughter of a former caretaker, vanished in the early 1900s under mysterious circumstances. Some say she was found in an unmarked grave, others claim her headless body surfaced in the river. Another haunting focal point is the hauntingly beautiful Weeping Mother statue, depicting a woman holding two infants and gazing toward the Schuylkill River. Legends surrounding the statue range from a tragic boating accident to devastating childbirth losses—either way, the grief carved into stone feels almost alive. What makes Laurel Hill so fascinating is the variety of its hauntings—each tied to a different story, era, and emotional thread. What are the real stories behind the spirits here? 

The Broughton School in South Park, PA: Ghostly Class Is Never Dismissed

Broughton School in South Park, Pennsylvania is an abandoned building with a history that stretches far beyond classrooms and chalkboards. The history of the land is tied to education, unrest, and conflict dating all the way back to the Whiskey Rebellion of the 1700s and continuing to the 2000s when the most recent school closed. Paranormal reports at Broughton School are heavily tied to its years as a place of learning. Investigators and visitors alike report children’s voices and laughter echoing through empty hallways. Some have heard a little girl giggle and softly say, “Hello?” Others describe hearing “psst” whispered as they pass classroom doors. EVPs range from unsettling commands like “get out” to strangely emotional pleas of “don’t leave.” Objects shifting on their own and doors slamming—sometimes in direct response to people talking about them—add to the growing sense that something is actively listening. What’s especially intriguing is that while the land has a violent past tied to rebellion and labor unrest, no specific spirits from those eras have been identified. Could they be manifesting as shadow figures, disembodied voices, or something else?

The Congelier House: Murder, Madness, and the Haunted Mansion

Few Pittsburgh legends are as disturbing as the story of Congelier House. According to the most widely accepted account, the mansion was built in the 1860s by Charles Congelier, who moved to Pittsburgh after the Civil War with his wife, Lyda, and their maid, Essie. Trouble followed quickly. After Lyda allegedly discovered an affair between Charles and Essie, legend says she snapped—murdering them both with kitchen knives. Days later, a neighbor entered the house after noticing no activity and reportedly found Lyda blood-soaked, rocking back and forth while humming and cradling Essie’s severed head. And that’s just the beginning. Hear about the other three dark stories behind this mansion. The mansion was ultimately destroyed in 1927 after a nearby explosion, and today the site lies buried beneath a highway. But the question remains: was Congelier House haunted by spirits… or by something far more sinister that seemed to follow anyone who lived there?\

Ridgewood Winery in Birdsboro, PA: Bloodstains and Flying Corks

Nestled in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, Ridgewood Winery is more than a place for wine tastings. The property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and carries a history that stretches back to the early 1700s, when it was first built by the Lewis family. In 1806, the farm was purchased by Jacob Dick and his wife Susannah, who expanded the property that later served as part of the Underground Railroad. But in 1857, the home became the site of a shocking death—Jacob Dick was found with his throat slit, dead in the upstairs hallway. Rumors immediately spread, with some even accusing his wife. To this day, bloodstains are said to remain on the floor. After Jacob’s death, the Federal side of the house sat unoccupied for nearly 150 years. Locals knew why. The hauntings were so widely accepted that former owners openly admitted to them. But other spirits may also linger along with Jacob. . .