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See 5 Great Historic Haunts in Prince William, Manassas

Haunted places in Prince William, Manassas

 

Discover Prince William County and ManassasOver the years ghosts have allegedly been seen throughout Prince William & Manassas, appearing in windows or on street corners while other times causing mischief by making candle flames dance, doors close and stairs creek. This October come experience our historic haunts!

Weems-Botts Museum
Get frightened at Weems-Botts Museum, the second most haunted home in Virginia. Civil War soldiers are said to haunt the nearby cemeteries and park. Staff and ghostbusters have heard loud noises on the stairs, seen books crash to the floor and overheard a girl whispering throughout the home. Experience it for yourself with a “lock-in” every Saturday night in October starting at 9:00pm.

Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre
Connect with Agness, the spirit who allegedly haunts the jail at this 28-acre site. Agness was one of 13 people executed outside the jail after she was tried and convicted of killing her master. People claim they have heard voices coming from the jail or have seen faces in the windows of the building. On Oct. 17 sit around the campfire as you hear stories from staff about the haunted happenings of the local sites around Prince William County.

Manassas Cemetery

Located in Historic Downtown Manassas, the Cemetery is the final resting place of the famed Civil War Prince William Cavalry and a Congressional Medal of Honor winner. Take a guided night tour led by the Manassas Museum. Pass by costumed interpreters with lantern light and experience the history of the Cemetery and those that are buried there.

Rippon Lodge
Rippon Lodge is one of the oldest haunted homes in Prince William County. Rumor has it that Route 1 had to be rerouted just to avoid the ghostly residents of this property. There are a few ghosts that roam Rippon including a child who can be seen looking out the upstairs window. Newspaper articles from the 1920’s and 30’s also claim the house is haunted because a loser of a dual bled to death in the home. On Oct. 24 and 25 you can tour the house and grounds by candlelight while meeting historical characters that once lived there.

Historic Occoquan
This quaint town along the Occoquan River features a walking ghost tour throughout the year. Get a glimpse of the Indian who allegedly appears in a bathroom mirror at a local restaurant, talk to store owners who have had their merchandise strewn around and look for the young man who haunts a busy street corner. Ghost walking tours of the town are offered every Saturday evening at the Discover Prince William & Manassas Visitor Center on Mill Street.

For more information about event details please visit the Discover Prince William & Manassas event calender at discoverpwm.com and share with us how you #discoverpwm this October!

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