Hauntings

Connecticut is full of haunted locations: cemeteries, graveyards, old houses, asylums, prisons, hospitals, schools, factories, restaurants, hotels, roads, wooded areas, state parks, buildings.

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The Yankee Pedlar Inn, Torrington

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The horror movie The Innkeepers—set at The Yankee Pedlar Inn in Torrington—blurs the lines between reality and fiction, although there are those who claim the century-old landmark is actually haunted.

Gay City, Hebron

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Bolton is home to Gay City State Park, which features the remains of a once-thriving—and possibly, troubled—mill town. Not that there’s anything wrong with it.

Hartford Elks Lodge, Hartford

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The Hartford Elks Lodge has long been known for its strong sense of community spirit, although there are some who believe the structure on Prospect Street is home to other kinds of spirits.

Pine Grove Cemetery, Ansonia

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Ansonia residents love to proclaim their belief in Charger football. Many also proclaim a belief that the Pine Grove Cemetery is haunted, too.

Capitol Theater, Willimantic

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A few of our readers pointed us in the direction of Willimantic’s Capitol Theater, which is now home to a regional arts magnet school and possibly a few spirits of actors past.

Q&A: Joseph Gallant, P.R.O.O.F. Paranormal, Regarding Mansfield Training School

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P.R.O.O.F. founder Joe Gallant takes the time to answer some of the questions regarding “The Haunting of Mansfield Mansion” episode of SyFy’s “Paranormal Witness.”

The State Capitol, Hartford

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We know the State Capitol is full of political skeletons, but could it also be the home to the ghost of a governor past?

Sterling Opera House, Derby

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During its heyday, the Sterling Opera House had its share of famous entertainers visiting and fat ladies singing. Now it’s gaining a reputation for ghostly spirits haunting. Update: We visit the Sterling Opera House to see if Andy wants to come out and play …

Seaside Sanatorium, Waterford

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Once a children’s hospital, and later a facility for the mentally challenged, Seaside Sanatorium in Waterford has been abandoned for over a decade, despite its architectural pedigree and prime location. Update: We visited Seaside in April 2011.

Mansfield Training School, Mansfield

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In its heyday, the Mansfield Training Center was one of the busiest mental health facilities in the state. Now some believe the buildings that remain are still busy — with the spirits of patients long gone.

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