Paranormal In Pennsylvania

Paranormal in Pennsylvania
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Welcome to Paranormal in Pennsylvania, where we discuss history and hauntings. In each episode we answer the question, ”Are we brave enough to visit these places of paranormal phenomena?” Follow us on instagram for updates and pictures of our adventures at @paranormalinpennsylvania Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paranormalinpennsylvania/support

  1. The Congelier House: Murder, Madness, and the Haunted Mansion

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    The Congelier House: Murder, Madness, and the Haunted Mansion

    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 both with kitchen knives. Days later, a neighbor entered the house after noticing no activity and reportedly found Lyda blood-soaked, rocking back and forth while humming and cradling Essie’s severed head. And that’s just the beginning. Hear about the other three dark stories behind this mansion. The mansion was ultimately destroyed in 1927 after a nearby explosion, and today the site lies buried beneath a highway. But the question remains: was Congelier House haunted by spirits… or by something far more sinister that seemed to follow anyone who lived there?\

    19 min
  2. Ridgewood Winery in Birdsboro, PA: Bloodstains and Flying Corks

    FEB 12

    Ridgewood Winery in Birdsboro, PA: Bloodstains and Flying Corks

    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 Underground Railroad. But in 1857, the home became the site of a shocking death—Jacob Dick was found with his throat slit, dead in the upstairs hallway. Rumors immediately spread, with some even accusing his wife. To this day, bloodstains are said to remain on the floor. After Jacob’s death, the Federal side of the house sat unoccupied for nearly 150 years. Locals knew why. The hauntings were so widely accepted that former owners openly admitted to them. But other spirits may also linger along with Jacob. . .

    20 min
  3. The Dobbin House in Gettysburg, PA: Ghostly Marbles After Midnight

    FEB 5

    The Dobbin House in Gettysburg, PA: Ghostly Marbles After Midnight

    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 here—and according to many, so are the spirits. Employees and visitors alike report hearing children laughing, running, whispering, and the unmistakable sound of marbles rolling across the floor after hours. Some claim to see the silhouette of Abraham Lincoln, who would have passed by the house on his way to deliver the Gettysburg Address. A woman in a blue gown is frequently seen upstairs, silently moving through bedrooms or gazing out windows before vanishing into walls—peaceful, but tinged with sadness. Others speak of a wounded Union soldier haunting the lower levels near the basement stairs, accompanied by cold spots, nausea, and the sound of a man moaning in pain. Is the Dobbin House simply echoing with centuries of human life and loss, or is something truly lingering after dark?

    24 min

  4. JAN 29

    The Carrie Furnance in Pittsburgh, PA: Phantoms in the Iron

    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. What followed were decades of neglect: scrapping, abandonment, and exposure to the elements. But Carrie Furnace isn’t just known for its history—it’s also known for its hauntings. The work here was perilous, and loss of life was a reality of the job. Many believe the spirits of former workers still remain among the rusting towers. Visitors and investigators report unexplained sounds, shadow figures, and even full-body apparitions moving through the site. Are these echoes of workers who died here—or lingering presences of people so tied to the furnaces that they never truly left?

    17 min
  5. Laurel Cavern in Fayette County, PA: Ghosts in the Deep Dark

    JAN 22

    Laurel Cavern in Fayette County, PA: Ghosts in the Deep Dark

    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 1800s, stories circulated about a group of highway robbers rumored to have hidden stolen silver deep within the cave. Legend says their spirits still guard the treasure—perhaps explaining why no silver has ever been found… or why those who search are misled. There are also darker stories, and shadowy figures. Visitors report strange sounds echoing through the cavern. Whether those noises are paranormal or the result of unique acoustics and cave structure is up for debate. Would you visit a haunted cavern?

    20 min
  6. Columcille Park in Bangor, PA: Portals, Power, and Whispers Between the Stones

    JAN 15

    Columcille Park in Bangor, PA: Portals, Power, and Whispers Between the Stones

    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, rumored to act as portals between dimensions. Visitors claim to hear whispers on foggy mornings and report an intense, buzzing energy throughout the woods. Is it paranormal? Natural? Psychological? Or something in between? We also unpack the park’s reputation as a “witch hotspot,” what that really means, and why Columcille may be more about reverence for nature and reflection. With winding forest trails, fairy-ring-inspired spaces, ponds, and its proximity to the Appalachian Trail, this is a place that invites both skepticism and wonder.

    16 min
  7. New Year's Eve Hauntings: Ghosts and Midnight and Spectral Celebrations

    JAN 8

    New Year's Eve Hauntings: Ghosts and Midnight and Spectral Celebrations

    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 flapper dress is said to have taken her own life after witnessing her partner’s midnight betrayal. Today, she’s still seen gliding through hallways in her crimson gown, most often on New Year’s Eve, searching for something—or someone—she lost that night. Then we head south to the Inn on Main Street in Weaverville, North Carolina, where New Year’s Eve haunts are a yearly guarantee. Built by a doctor who once performed procedures in the home, the inn still bears the marks of a patient who didn’t survive. Guests say that every NYE, the back door opens and closes on its own, and at the stroke of midnight, framed photos seem to crash to the floor—only to be found perfectly in place. It’s as if unseen partygoers are still shuffling in from the cold and making their own ruckus. From ghost parties of the past to modern holiday hauntings, we’re ringing in the new year with spirits of every kind.

    19 min
  8. The Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA: Ghosts Check In, You Check Out

    JAN 1

    The Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA: Ghosts Check In, You Check Out

    This week, we’re heading to one of Pittsburgh’s most iconic (and secretly spooky) landmarks: The Omni William Penn Hotel—a gilded, glamorous giant that’s been towering over downtown since 1916. We’ve been inside the speakeasy in the basement, but the deeper history? That’s where things get dark. Once hailed as the “Grandest Hotel in the Nation,” the William Penn has hosted presidents, high-society galas, and thousands of travelers. But behind its marble floors and sweeping ballrooms are stories of heartbreak, violence, and spirits who never checked out. We break down the tragic murder of two longtime friends—both hotel employees—on the 18th floor locker room, a Prohibition-era salesman who took his own life in fear of mob retaliation, and the mysterious death of the woman who brought the first live panda to the U.S. But that’s just the beginning. The 22nd and 23rd floors are rumored to exist in a different time—with guests reporting décor frozen in the 1970s, unsettling stillness, and a feeling that the building is slipping into another dimension. Add in phantom piano music from the ballrooms, icy cold gusts on the 16th floor, apparitions that flick on lamps, and constant footsteps in empty hallways, and you’ve got a hotel where luxury and the paranormal collide.

    26 min
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Welcome to Paranormal in Pennsylvania, where we discuss history and hauntings. In each episode we answer the question, ”Are we brave enough to visit these places of paranormal phenomena?” Follow us on instagram for updates and pictures of our adventures at @paranormalinpennsylvania Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paranormalinpennsylvania/support

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