Conjuring Phantom History

Off a rural road in Pasco County Florida sits what remains of a once-thriving grand botanical garden created by William Dupree. This Tampa Bay Attorney created this roadside tropical attraction in 1940 and more than 30,000 people paid admission to see it. Unfortunately ,it didn't last long, thanks to the supply shortages of World War II. I walked through the ruins and did some research to help understand what once stood here, just 100 or so yards away from a modern neighborhood.

Sybil Griffith has had an affiliation with Preston Castle since she was three years old. Her father took a job there when she was a child and today, Sybil works as an administrator and tour guide. I had a chance to interview Sybil for Phantom History and she had some incredible insight into the building’s history and use, the conditions that the wards endured while there and a few stories about the unexpected encounters she has had.

Conjuring Phantom History is a companion podcast to Phantom History and Phantom History House, a Bed and Breakfast experience in Florida. In this brief inaugural episode, Steve and Tim discuss the new podcast and explain what it will cover. Everything from full interviews with paranormal investigators that help create Phantom History, to conversations with psychics and mediums discussing their backstories.
Welcome to Conjuring Phantom History, where we look behind the veil and bring paranormal-themed content directly to you on podcasts and on our YouTube channel.