Virginia Creepers

It's spooky season, and the Creepers are talking witches. With a Halloween trip to Salem coming up, one host takes us through colonial Virginia's witchcraft history (Hudson, 2019). We cover where the word "nightmare" comes from, how witch ducking worked, and why people hung horseshoes over their doors. We also go through the real accusations, slander suits and trials from the colony's records, inc...

Episode 6: Colonial Parkway Murders: The Victims, the Evidence, and the Long Path to DNA Answers In this episode, VA Creepers takes a detailed look at the Colonial Parkway murders, a series of killings that terrorized southeastern Virginia from 1986 to 1989. The discussion covers the victims, the geography of the Colonial Parkway, the investigation across multiple jurisdictions, and how DNA eventu...

Unsolved Case from 1895 Virginia: The Murder of Lucy Pollard and the Racial Justice Context In this episode, we explore the intriguing and unresolved 1895 Virginia case of Lucy Jane Pollard, who was brutally murdered outside her home. Amidst the racial tensions and judicial injustices of the time, this case reveals much about the social and legal landscape of post-Reconstruction Virginia. The host...

Episode 4: Jamestown, First Landing and Cape Henry Light Join us for a lively discussion about the history, sights, and personal experiences at Jamestown, the first landing site of English colonists in North America, and other landmark sites in Virginia. We share insights on the journey, the significance of the sites, and tips for visiting these historic locations. The voyage and early colonizatio...

Episode 3: Poe Museum and Pocahontas Parkway Join us as we uncover the fascinating history of Edgar Allan Poe's hometown, Richmond, VA, including a tour of the Poe Museum and its eerie artifacts. We also delve into the mysterious urban legends and paranormal tales surrounding the Pocahontas Parkway and its Native American history. In this episode: A detailed recount of Poe's influence and connecti...

Virginia Creepers Episode 1: Exploring Haunted Locations and Mysteries in King William County Discover chilling stories and local legends from King William County, Virginia, including the spooky light of Cohoke, Civil War ghost trains, and indigenous history. Join us as we explore the mysteries, debunk myths, and share paranormal experiences from this historic region. In this episode: The legend o...

Episode 2: Hollywood Cemetery and Richmond’s Dark History # Haunted Hollywood Cemetery & Richmond's Dark HistoryDiscover the chilling legends and hidden histories of Hollywood Cemetery and Richmond, Virginia, as well as intriguing stories of historical tragedies, eerie spirits, and unethical medical practices. Join us for a deep dive into ghostly tales, civil war mysteries, and scandals that s...