Paranormal In Pennsylvania

This week we’re heading to Philadelphia to explore the eerie history and paranormal claims surrounding the iconic Divine Lorraine Hotel. Originally designed by Willis G. Hale and opened in 1894, the building began as luxury apartments. Its most fascinating chapter began in 1948, when it was purchased by the International Peace Mission Movement, led by the controversial Father Divine. Revered by fo...

What happens when a building lives a hundred lives—and refuses to let any of them go? Once a family home, then a tavern, later a furniture store, and even a county morgue, North Country Brewing has seen it all—and some say, it still holds onto it. Visitors and staff alike have reported eerie encounters: shadowy apparitions caught on camera casually taking a seat at the bar, the unmistakable sound...

Come take an educational journey with us through the haunted universities we've discussed in seasons past! While each of their histories vary greatly, today, they all share a commonality: wide reports of paranormal activity. From a mysterious intruder in the dorms to an extremely haunted auditorium, this episode is full of spirits who inhabit these stately locations.

Join Paranormal in Pennsylvania as we investigate one of Pennsylvania’s most infamous haunted locations: Hill View Manor. This time, we’re joined by our friends from Crypts and Corks for a night of exploring the unknown. Throughout the investigation, we experienced unexplained EMF spikes, intriguing spirit box responses, and other moments that left us questioning who might still be roaming these h...

This week we’re diving into the history and hauntings of the elegant—and eerie—Sayre Mansion. Built in 1858 by Robert Heysham Sayre, this Gothic Revival mansion once stood as a symbol of wealth and influence in Fountain Hill. But it’s not just history that lingers here… Guests and staff report playful—and sometimes unsettling—paranormal activity. There are also darker, more mysterious encounters....

We traveled to Pythian Castle in Springfield, Missouri for a late-night ghost hunt—and we weren’t alone. Joined by the team from HauntedUS, we explored this massive and historically heavy location known for its long corridors, interrogation rooms, and unsettling atmosphere. Throughout the investigation, we experienced phantom footsteps echoing through empty halls and moments of intense, hard-to-sh...

Hidden deep within the Pennsylvania Wilds are the eerie remains of the Curtiss-Wright Testing Bunkers—abandoned Cold War-era facilities once used in an attempt to develop nuclear-powered jet engines for the United States Air Force. Constructed in the late 1950s in the remote Quehanna Wild Area, these concrete-and-steel bunkers were designed to test experimental engines that could theoretically kee...

Join us as we explore the stunning landscapes of Moraine State Park—where natural history and the paranormal collide. In this vlog, we take you through the park’s origins, from its formation during the last Ice Age to the creation of Lake Arthur, and how the land transformed into the scenic destination we know today. But beneath the beauty lies something a little more mysterious. We dive into repo...

Dating back to 1745, this former tavern has hosted everyone from British troops preparing to march on Fort Duquesne to George Washington and his army during the Revolutionary War. With centuries of history packed into one building, it’s no surprise this place has a haunted reputation. While enjoying dinner, we talked with staff about their personal experiences—and they did not disappoint. From pha...

That’s a wrap on Season 7! In this quick episode, we look back and share what’s ahead as we gear up for an exciting Season 8. We’re shaking things up with a brand-new format! You’ll still get two podcast episodes each month, but now we’re adding even more paranormal content — including vlog adventures and real ghost hunt videos during the off weeks. That means more investigations, more haunted loc...

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 looki...

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...

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...

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 firs...

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 wit...

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 spir...

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 sculpto...

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...

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...

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 Under...

The Dobbin House is one of Gettysburg's most beautiful and historically dense buildings, sitting just steps from the cemetery. Built in 1776 by Reverend Alexander Dobbin and his wife Isabella, this stone house has lived many lives: a family home, a stop on the Underground Railroad, and later a hospital for wounded Union and Confederate soldiers after the Battle of Gettysburg. History is everywhere...

Rising 92 feet over the Monongahela River, the towering remains of Carrie Furnace #6 and #7 loom like iron giants frozen in time. Located in Swissvale just outside Pittsburgh, these massive structures are rare survivors of pre–World War II iron-making technology—and the only non-operative blast furnaces left in the region. The furnaces went offline in 1978, and the plant closed entirely in 1984. W...

Hidden beneath Fayette County, Pennsylvania, Laurel Caverns—also known as Laurel Mountain Cave— stretches nearly three miles underground, making it the largest and deepest cave in the state. Open seasonally for guided tours and even spelunking, this massive natural formation is just as fascinating geologically as it is eerie. Laurel Cavern’s strange reputation goes back centuries. As early as the...

Tucked into the slope of Blue Mountain in Bangor, Pennsylvania, Columcille Megalith Park is a place where ancient stone meets modern mystery. This privately owned but publicly accessible park spans over 20 acres and features more than 90 megalithic stone arrangements, most placed between 1980 and 2005. We dive into the park’s most talked-about features, including Thor’s Gate and the Infinity Gate,...

From forgotten festivities to famous phantoms, we dive into the forgotten tradition of Victorian ghost parties, a bizarre and delightful custom that swept the late 1800s. We then move to Chicago’s legendary Drake Hotel, where a tragic love story lingers on the tenth floor. On New Year’s Eve 1920—the hotel’s grand opening—thousands danced, orchestras played, and one heartbroken woman in a red flapp...