133 years ago today, Lizzie Borden was acquitted of the murders of Andrew and Abby Borden.
Lizzie had spent nearly 10 months in Taunton Jail before her trial began on June 5, 1893.
After just over an hour of deliberation, the jury returned a verdict: Not Guilty.
At the peak of the tuberculosis epidemic, Waverly Hills Sanatorium faced shocking mortality rates.
The facility is also tied to the eerie legend of Room 502, where a nurse's tragic death became one of its most famous ghost stories. 👻
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Looking for more haunted destinations to add to your Summerween bucket list? ☀️
Whether you're drawn to haunted hotels, historic estates, or local legends, these cities offer unforgettable summer scares. 👻
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Built in 1882, the Tombstone Courthouse witnessed some of Arizona’s most infamous criminal cases. Among them was the aftermath of the 1883 Bisbee Massacre.
Today, visitors report unexplained footsteps, shadowy figures, and lingering energy within the halls.
#TombstoneAZ
Originally established in 1910 and rebuilt in 1926, Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Louisville was designed to treat tuberculosis during the height of the “White Plague.”
Its tragic history has fueled reports of mysterious activity.
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On June 10, 1912, a tragedy unfolded inside the Moore home in Villisca, Iowa, forever changing the community.
Today, we remember the lives lost.
By preserving the site, we keep the victims' stories alive and provide a place for reflection, education and historical preservation.
On this day 114 years ago, the Villisca Axe Murders took place.
Today, we remember and honor the eight lives lost. 🕊️
The Villisca Axe Murder House stands preserved as a historic site, keeping their story alive through remembrance and education.
Pack your sunscreen and your EMF detector—Summerween is here. 🏝️👻
Celebrate on a haunted adventure near you as the countdown to the spookiest time of the year continues. 🎃
Which spooky locations are you planning on visiting? 💭
#Summerween#HauntedTravel
Asbury Park, New Jersey carries centuries of history along its shoreline, and with it, a long record of ghost stories woven into the city’s most iconic landmarks.
See the full list of the city's most haunted spots: https://t.co/zesx0iLrzC
Lizzie Borden House tour guide Ryk recalls once seeing a woman in dark Victorian dress, complete with a hat and veil, standing outside the property.
After looking away for only a moment, the figure was gone.
💭 Could it have been Lizzie's spirit?
The Texas State Capitol is a symbol of power & history, but it holds a tragic past. In 1903, William Hill confronted his boss, Robert Love in a deadly encounter.
Visitors still report sightings of a man in a top hat, believed to be Love himself...
Welcome to the final part of our Haunted Cresson Sanatorium History series! 🏚️
For over a century, it housed tuberculosis patients and inmates before closing in 2013.
Now, its halls reflect generations of fear and isolation.
Would you visit?
#CressonSanatorium
Across centuries, ghost stories have explained the unexplained, honored the dead, and warned the living.
Today, technology has transformed them with equipment, TV, and social media presenting eerie encounters to wider audiences than ever.
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Time for a Halfway 2 Halloween ghost story from the Lizzie Borden House! 🎃👻
One afternoon, tour guide Megan heard a loud crash coming from the kitchen.
But when she checked, no one was there and nothing was broken.
💬 Have you experienced anything similar in the house?
By the 1950s, the tuberculosis crisis faded, but Cresson’s dark history continued.
It became a state psychiatric hospital where patients faced involuntary confinement and harsh treatments.
In 1987, it shifted again into a state prison, SCI Cresson.
Would you visit?
Halfway to Halloween is the perfect time to explore how the holiday comes alive in America’s most haunted cities. 🎃
Each location offers its own atmosphere—elegant, eerie, and deeply rooted in history.
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