2024-04-24 14:22
1899 Map of MoundsvilleWhen it comes to ghosts, Moundsville, West Virginia may be best known for the super haunted former West Virginia State Penitentiary. But, way back in 1867, the little… Read More
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2024-04-23 04:32
Although April is already more than halfway over, I wanted to take a step back and share with everyone all the paranormal non-fiction books I've read during the first quarter of 2024! I'm an… Read More
2024-04-03 14:35
Since 1926, the Entler-Weltzheimer House has been a part of the Shepherd College (now University) campus. Better known as the 'Yellow House,' this structure is believed to be one of the olde… Read More
2024-04-02 14:03
Tiny frogs are easier to be transported by air currents and deposited during rainstorms!Photo SourceIn a normal world, the old saying goes as follows: "April showers bring May flowers!"… Read More
2024-02-28 17:32
I have always wanted to attend Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Heck, I just always wanted to visit New Orleans at any time of the year, as it was a Bucket List item for me. I was able to finally… Read More
2024-02-19 13:07
The St. Albans Paranormal Discussion Group kicked off its third year of spooky fellowship on Wednesday, January 31st at the St. Albans Historical Society. We had a very special presenter tha… Read More
2024-01-31 05:00
Andrew Jackson DavisSourceAs a paranormal investigator, I follow the creed that 'if you're a jerk in life, you're going to be a jerk in death.' More succinctly put, one's personality follows… Read More
2024-01-30 14:23
Paris Hammons c. 1920b. 1856 d. 1926Source: WV History on ViewSasquatch. Bigfoot. Wild Man. Hairy Man. Hearing any of these names generally evokes the same image of a tall, large, hairy bipe… Read More
2024-01-23 22:15
Zona Heaster ShueThe Greenbrier GhostSince many already know the basic story of Zona Heaster Shue, the Greenbrier Ghost, I'll only give a brief introduction. On January 23, 1897 the bo… Read More
2024-01-20 20:28
November 2023I think it may be safe to say that there are fewer places in New Orleans that AREN'T haunted than there are those that have reported some level of paranormal or unexplained acti… Read More
2024-01-13 01:19
Lancaster Eagle-Gazette22 June 1959Back when SRI members, Brian and Kaysee, joined WVPI for a joint investigation of the Fairfield County Infirmary, they caught a name come over the spirit b… Read More
2024-01-12 15:58
So today's blog might be a little...controversial...but that's never stopped me before in the pursuit of the truth! And while the title of this post is 'In Defense Of,' I offer you what hist… Read More
2024-01-10 16:44
In mid-January, the Spectral Research and Investigation team will once again head to Lancaster, Ohio to investigate the Fairfield County Infirmary. Although this is the second trip for most… Read More
2024-01-10 16:42
It's been awhile since I did a Fright Bite feature, which simply means that I don't have a ton of information on a topic...but I wanted to share it for posterity anyway! The term 'fright bit… Read More
2024-01-10 16:39
Lancaster Eagle-Gazette13 June 1927There are so many sad stories that have emerged from the Fairfield County Infirmary. For years, this imposing building was a place where the unwanted were… Read More
2024-01-10 16:36
Fairfield County Infirmary'Dungeon' AreaHey, hey, it's time for another installment of my deep-dive into the haunted history of the Fairfield County Infirmary, located in Lancaster, Ohio! Si… Read More
2024-01-10 16:32
Welcome to another post in my deep dive series into the history and hauntings of Lancaster Ohio's Fairfield County Infirmary (FCI)! FCI has been investigated numerous times since being purch… Read More
2023-12-21 02:07
An Evening with Natchez Ghost ToursSRI Selfieby KayseeAny time I visit a big city on vacation, I immediately look to see if they have a ghost tour available! Ghost tours are an easy way to g… Read More
2023-12-18 11:03
The Spectral Research and Investigations team has had a busy, busy year, which we wrapped up this weekend with a small holiday get-together. After a period of food, fun, and friends, with ou… Read More
2023-12-15 08:42
Christmas is full of weird, spooky witches and monsters. From Krampus, to Hans Trapp, to Gryla and her demonic kitty and Yule Lads (more on those traditions in a later post!), there's plenty… Read More
2023-12-13 05:52
King's TavernCirca 1920Source: Mississippi State University LibrariesOn a recent trip down south, I stayed just outside of Natchez, Mississippi while working on a film project with the Uncov… Read More
2023-12-12 07:09
Route 310 across fromValley Falls RoadBeing from the Huntington area, and working with investigation teams based in that city, the most (in)famous phantom hitchhiker that I'm familiar with i… Read More
2023-11-21 23:48
I can't quite explain why, but the Halloween season is a bittersweet time for me. I love it; it's my favorite time of the year. But at the same time, I get really depressed as well. Part of… Read More
2023-11-07 05:00
This spooky and strange tale can be found in Appalachian Ghost Stories and Other Tales, by James Gay Jones, originally published around 1975. If you'd like to hear me read the story in it's… Read More
2023-11-06 08:27
Wheeling Daily Intelligencer4 January 1898Hey, everyone! By now, regular readers to Theresa's Haunted History know that I love to share weird history, even if it isn't necessarily paranormal… Read More
2023-10-24 14:03
From The Twilight Zone "To Serve Man"This is what I see when I read the description, lol!In 1897, the little West Virginia town of Ogden was in the midst of an oil and gas boom. Located… Read More
2023-10-11 20:02
Robert HannafordSelf Portrait as a Wild ManIt has been a minute, but I wanted to bring you all another Wild Man Wednesday blog! This particular wild man doesn't appear to be a Bigfoot or Sas… Read More
2023-10-09 19:18
On Saturday, October 7th, the Ravenswood Public Library in Ravenswood, WV hosted its second annual Ravenswood MystiCon! This sleepy lil' river town really knows how to capitalize off its spo… Read More
2023-10-05 23:48
This is the photo by Dick Johnson allegedlyshowing the shadow figure(s). Unfortunately,this copy is too dark to see anything!Hey everyone! It's officially Spooky Season, and despite the fact… Read More
2023-09-29 04:00
It took her two years, but Angie Breeden, the founding force behind the St. Albans Paranormal Discussion Group, finally took to the podium herself and gave an OUTSTANDING talk about a topic… Read More
2023-09-28 04:46
Former site of the Death House and Gallowsat WV State Penitentiary. After the death penaltywas abolished, the space was turned intobasketball courts for the North Hall rec yard.The second ha… Read More
2023-09-26 05:14
Photo by Find-a-Grave Contributor Matthew J. PreissnerIt's Spooky Season here on Theresa's Haunted History of the Tri-State, but also in my own home. Well, it's Spooky Season for me yea… Read More
2023-09-07 18:07
Source1952 was a BIG year for ufology, especially here in the Mountain State! By now, most of my readers are going to be pretty darn familiar with the September 12th sighting in Flatwoods (B… Read More
2023-08-18 17:27
Dr. Russell A. Salton, Sr.One of my favorite haunted locations here in West Virginia is Williamson Memorial Hospital, now known on the spooky circuit as the Old Hospital on College Hill, loc… Read More
2023-08-17 01:25
True Ghost Stories from the Students of : Photo from Elkview High School FBFor its Wednesday, August 16th, 1961 edition of the Hinton Daily News, the Summers County newspaper ran a… Read More
2023-08-10 00:19
Eyewitness SketchSource: West Virginia UFO's by Bob TeetsIn July of 1994, Willis 'Willie' Spence contacted West Virginia UFO researcher/author Bob Teets about an encounter he had back in 197… Read More
2023-08-08 04:00
Spirit, 1885George RouxI love sharing spooky art with you all! A couple of weeks ago, I saw this image come up on my Facebook feed from at least 3 different sources, and of course, I had to… Read More
2023-08-07 15:12
Eyewitness sketch of the Beast of BeckleySource: The National Cryptid SocietyMy mom grew up in Beckley, West Virginia and my grandparents continued to live there up until their deaths in 199… Read More
2023-08-01 02:32
Cell Block at WV State Penitentiary, ca 1912Source: WV History on ViewThe West Virginia State Penitentiary is one of the most haunted locations in the Mountain State, if the not the country… Read More
2023-07-28 04:00
SourceA recent live-streaming of Wild and Weird Radio made me remember a rather strange incident that happened back in 2007. When you think about the gravity of the situation (how this young… Read More
2023-07-25 01:41
In 2021, I participated in Wild and Weird WV's first ever Bigfoot Workshop at the Kanawha State Forest. It was a day filled with awesome information and learning new skills, delicious food… Read More
2023-07-19 17:48
Hey, ya'll! Here we are, halfway through 2023 and fraudulent ghost app photos are still popping up on social media. Apps that have a database of ghostly images, which one can easily pop into… Read More
2023-07-18 21:37
Bill Hensley, Mountain Fiddle Player(NOT Insane)My last several stories from the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum have focused on some interesting causes for admittance, based on the infamous… Read More
2023-07-15 04:00
Charleston, WV ca 1920Source: WV History on ViewI love a good, local ghost story! Today's tale comes from the September 5, 1920 edition of the Charleston Daily Mail, and shares the experienc… Read More
2023-07-14 04:00
Blackwater Falls State ParkThis upcoming Saturday, I'll once again be joining Wild and Weird WV at the Kanawha State Forest for a hands-on Bigfoot workshop! (Click HERE for my blog on the 20… Read More
2023-07-13 09:31
Charleston Ghost Tour Company FB PageLast November, my husband and I moved into an apartment on Charleston's historic East End. My dad has worked and lived in the area for quite a few years… Read More
2023-07-02 12:37
The Circleville Herald28 March 1957Happy World UFO Day!If you've followed this blog for awhile, you know I love to post a fun UFO-related story every year on July 2nd in honor of this most e… Read More
2023-06-27 13:50
Weston State Hospital, 1892Source: WV History on ViewIn my last blog, I brought up a list of reasons why one may have been admitted to the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in the 1800s. While… Read More
2023-06-23 19:05
Female Patients on Ward BWeston State Hospital 1924Source: WV History on ViewA few years ago, a compiled list of outlandish reasons why patients were sent for treatment at the Weston State H… Read More
2023-06-22 06:17
Bigfoot Mobile Command CenterThe South Charleston Public Library has one heck of a summer reading program for adults! All summer long, patrons can enjoy various cryptid craft activities, tri… Read More
2023-06-13 07:17
SourceBeing that this blog is called Theresa's Haunted History of the TRI-STATE, it has always been my intention to fully integrate Ohio and Kentucky into my work...but I just can't help alw… Read More
2023-06-02 17:39
Source: Mr. BreakfastAs a paranormal investigator, I'm always on the lookout for affordable, out-of-the box tools and techniques for detecting ghosts. Way back in 1989, a 'free,' VERY portab… Read More
2023-05-30 12:47
Title: Something Wicked! The Bell Witch PhenomenonAuthor: Dewey EdwardsCopyright: 2017Amazon Purchase Link*Find Dewey on Facebook with Cryptids and Critters Paranormal!*It's not often that I… Read More
2023-02-28 05:00
Photo SourceThis month,Theresa's Haunted History blog has been filled with UFO stories! I didn't plan on it, but it's been an interesting ride, documenting some of West Virginia's forgotten… Read More
2023-02-27 23:57
I don't often share too many old articles about ghost sightings outside of West Virginia, but I came across this interesting piece from Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania in the May 16, 1915 edition… Read More
2023-02-26 16:55
West Virginia folklore is FULL of ghost stories involving murdered peddlers, killed for the money they carried on them as they traveled the state, selling their wares to every holler and vil… Read More
2023-02-25 05:00
L to R: Barry, Theresa, Kaysee and DanNext month will be the one-year anniversary of the St. Albans Paranormal Discussion Group! This awesome collection of paranormal enthusiasts was brought… Read More
2023-02-24 05:00
In addition to my passion for all things paranormal, I'm also a huge fan of local art and artists...especially when their subject matter is ABOUT the paranormal! Luckily, I live in the Charl… Read More
2023-02-23 05:00
The Baltimore Sun12 September 1915I applaud this un-named gentleman and his bravery! Back in September of 1915, there was an old house located in Lawrence County, Ohio that had developed a r… Read More
2023-02-22 05:00
Happy Wild Men Wednesday! I thought today I'd bring you the article that actually inspired this series of post about wild men running amok in West Virginia. Back at the beginning of the year… Read More
2023-02-21 05:00
After my recent trip to Sutton, I realized I have never dedicated an entire blog post to the WV Bigfoot Museum! Sure, I've shared photos on my social media platforms and mentioned going ther… Read More
2023-02-20 05:00
This news clipping above comes from The Weirton Daily Times and is dated Thursday, 09 February 1967. Two days earlier, on Tuesday February 7, 1967 John Casale of Hoover Heights (locate… Read More
2023-02-19 05:00
Memorial General Hospital in Elkins, WVSource: WV History on View If you read yesterday's blog about my adventures in Sutton, WV, you may remember that I recently made a trip to Elkins… Read More
2023-02-18 05:00
On Wednesday, February 15th, my husband and I had to make a trip to Elkins for family business. It's been a hot minute since I've found myself headed north up Interstate 79, so I insisted th… Read More
2023-02-17 05:00
The Jersey DevilNJ's 'Official' State Demon...or Not?Here in West Virginia we have a lot of official state 'stuff.' Our state bird is the majestic cardinal. In 2021, pepperoni rolls finally… Read More
2023-02-16 05:00
How They Met Themselvesby Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1864)Source: WikiPediaWhat the fetch?? How's that for a throwback? The catch-phrase uttered by OG TAPS member and star of the original Ghost… Read More
2023-02-15 05:00
27 November 1873The Weekly Register (Point Pleasant, WV)Source: Chronicling AmericaYes! This is the kind of of Wild Man story I love to find and share for Wild Men Wednesdays! Wardensville i… Read More
2023-02-14 05:00
Photo from VectorStockHappy Valentine's Day from Theresa's Haunted History of the Tri-State! Today is a day to celebrate LOVE, but it's also a day to remember that love can be a scary, scary… Read More
2023-02-13 05:00
East WheelingSource: WikiPediaIn October of 1874, tragedy struck the East Wheeling, WV neighborhood along Alley 16. Seven babies from seven different families took ill with an unknown malady… Read More
2023-02-12 05:00
Crotty St. Highlighted in Blue withRotary Park off to the LeftSource: Google MapsRecently, I've been perusing some of the older books on my bookshelf, and I came across an interesting story… Read More
2023-02-11 05:00
05 April 1899Wheeling RegisterSource: Chronicling AmericaHappy Giant Skeleton Saturday! Today's tale of a giant skeleton unearthed in West Virginia is kind of a puzzler for me, so maybe… Read More
2023-02-10 05:00
It's finally Friday, and this week I've got a Friday Funny coming to you from Hinton, West Virginia! As we talked about before here on Theresa's Haunted History, people from Hinton definitel… Read More
2023-02-09 13:01
Title: Beasts Between the RiversAuthor: Martin GrovesPublished 2022Amazon Purchase InformationBack in October, Theresa's Haunted History and Spectral Research and Investigations both set up… Read More
2023-02-08 05:00
17 September 1903Daily New Dominion (Morgantown, WV)Source: Chronicling AmericaIt's time for another Wild Men Wednesday feature! This story come from Fairmont, WV. A young couple were hangin… Read More
2023-02-07 05:00
The Elk Hostel in SuttonSource: Elk Hostel FaceBookAs many people in the paranormal community are discovering, the little town of Sutton, WV, located in the central part of the state, has qu… Read More
2023-02-06 05:00
Flash UsedNo Flash UsedLow-light/Night Setting UsedHey, spooky friends! I thought for today's blog post I'd do something a little different. As part of my commitment to do a few more educati… Read More
2023-02-05 05:00
Mullens Athletic FieldGoogle Street ViewIn the summer of 1973, continuing well into autumn of that year, there was a huge UFO flap going on throughout the United States. By October, that UFO… Read More
2023-02-04 05:00
From the Shepherdstown Register, November 29, 1856. When Sheriff Wickham of East Wheeling was having some work done on his vineyard property, workmen were surprised to find a human skel… Read More
2023-02-03 05:00
How many West Virginia monsters can you spot down at the Holler General? Heehee, I love this graphic, which was created back in 2021 by Huntington artist, Jimbo Valentine. Not only is it a c… Read More
2023-02-02 05:00
Pickaway, WV (Monroe County)Photo from Wiki, by Antony-22The citizens of Hinton, WV seem to have a knack for spotting UFO's around Summers and the surrounding counties! I recently stumbled u… Read More
2023-02-01 05:00
Miner's Hospital #3 at Fairmont ca 1912Source: WV History on ViewYou don't come across too many happy endings when it comes to Wild Man stories being reported in old newspapers. Actually, yo… Read More
2023-01-31 05:00
Miles Vernon Dixson's Tombstone at Spring HillPhoto by Find-a-Grave User, Rosa NuttMy husband and I recently rented an apartment in Charleston's East End...which means I'm literally about a… Read More
2023-01-30 05:00
Martinsburg Independent08 May 1897Back in May of 1897, little five year old Lutie Frankenberry was taken to the newspaper office of the Martinsburg Independent, where she was able to d… Read More
2023-01-29 05:00
West Virginia's old newspapers are FULL of reports of giant skeletons being found throughout the state. In the November 27, 1916 edition of the Martinsburg WVa Evening Journal, a story can b… Read More
2023-01-28 05:00
After taking a brief hiatus to celebrate the holiday season, St. Alban's Paranormal Discussion Group is back and in full force! Our January 2023 get-together was held at the St. Alban's Hist… Read More
2023-01-27 05:00
I cannot be the only one who identifies with this, right? Where are my fellow ghost hunters at who would much rather spent their evenings out searching for proof of the afterlife? Don't get… Read More
2023-01-26 05:00
As a blogger, it's important to analyze statistics every once in awhile. I like to see how the blog is doing, and what types of posts you guys seem to like the best. It's both enlightening… Read More
2023-01-25 05:00
The Wheeling Daily Intelligencer26 August 1891Source: Chronicling AmericaOriginally, I was going to stick to only our West Virginia Wild Men in this Wild Men Wednesday feature, but since thi… Read More
2023-01-24 05:00
The Old Hospital on College HillIt's been awhile since I've written about one of SRI's favorite haunted locations, the Old Hospital on College Hill! This haunted hot spot, located in Wi… Read More
2023-01-23 05:00
Red Cross Van, 1960'sSourceWhen 71 year old Beau Shertzer passed away on October 22, 2015, his obituary painted a picture of a fascinating and well respected gentleman. The former Pt. Pleasa… Read More
2023-01-22 05:00
Bathroom at the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic AsylumSource: Trip AdvisorThe Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, also known as Weston State Hospital or Weston State Hospital for the Insane has a long a… Read More
2023-01-21 05:00
Ladies' Cell at the WV State Penitentiaryat Moundsville ca 1924Source: WV History on ViewSure, it looks a little cramped, but overall, the women's cells at the WV State Penitentiary at Mound… Read More
2023-01-20 05:00
Stock Image, NOT Robinson's RunEvery once in awhile, I like to offer a little Friday Fright Bite. These are tales that don't have a lot of meat to them, but I find interesting enough to want… Read More
2023-01-19 05:00
I was born and raised in West Virginia and come from a family of avid outdoorsmen and hunters. Yet, personally, as much as I love nature, I've never really ventured that deeply into the wild… Read More
2023-01-18 05:00
From The Daily Telegram (Clarksburg, WV)March 14, 1903Source: Chronicling AmericaSomewhat by accident, I stumbled upon quite a few stories of wild men running amok through the hills of West… Read More
2023-01-17 05:00
Happy RetreatSource: WikipediaWest Virginia's Eastern Panhandle is arguably the most haunted area of the whole state, and for good reason. The area is filled with historic structures that ar… Read More
2023-01-16 05:00
Happy Birthday to Theresa's Haunted Historyof the Tri-State Blog!I can't believe it. It has been TWELVE YEARS since I outgrew my little FreeWebs page of haunted locations, and made the decis… Read More
2023-01-15 05:00
Example of WV Saw Mill, ca 1900Source: WV History on ViewToday's vintage ghost story comes from the June 30, 1900 edition of the Martinsburg Herald and, much like with the tale from the… Read More
2023-01-14 05:00
One of those questions that is constantly asked of paranormal investigators is, 'what types of equipment would you recommend to those new to this field?' The paranormal field is full of real… Read More
2023-01-13 05:00
The Leader (Hinton, WV)11 May 1933It all started on a Friday. Friday the 13th, that is. On Friday, November 13th, 1931, Edward C. Kirk, a 57 year old resident of Charleston, West Virginia wo… Read More
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