The 1974 incident on Lindley Street—which allegedly featured moving furniture, disembodied voices and levitating objects—is one of the most-documented hauntings in state history.
Hauntings
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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 …
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It’s got one name, but it seems as though there are two separate sites and even more stories. Then again, would you expect anything different from a legend in a place called …
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From what scant historical accounts there are, Mary Hart led an unremarkable life. It was, however, her alleged unusual death — and what happened afterward — that has made her story memorable.
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One of the oldest surviving cemeteries in the U.S.—and North America—Milford Cemetery is the final resting place for an interesting group of historical figures as well as allegedly home to the mysterious …
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The three properties of the Milford Historical Society — the Bryan-Downs House, Eells-Stow House and Clark-Stockade House — have almost a thousand years of history between them. They also have a significant …
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Mountain Grove Cemetery in Bridgeport is one of the most scenic graveyards in the state but is particularly known for being the final resting place of the legendary showman P.T. Barnum, who …
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Nathan Hale is known as a Revolutionary War hero whose patriotic spirit inspired a young nation. His homestead in Coventry, however, is known for other kinds of spirits.
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One of the most picturesque lighthouses along the Connecticut coast is the distinctive New London Ledge Lighthouse. It also is allegedly home to one of the most distinctive ghosts in the area, …
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Although abandoned for almost 15 years, Norwich State Hospital in Preston allegedly continues to be plagued by the ghosts of its former troubles and tragedies.
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Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine, East Granby
by Ray Bendiciby Ray BendiciThe first prison (as well as the first copper mine) in U.S. history has seen its fair share of heartache and tragedy — and also stories of ghost sightings and other paranormal …
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Just off the coast of Fairfield, a lonely light sits in the Sound — a safety signal for ships or a beacon for spirits?