Paranormal In Pennsylvania

Join us as we explore the stunning landscapes of Moraine State Park—where natural history and the paranormal collide.

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 locations, and more chances to explore the unknown together. We’re also opening the door for your ideas — send us your haunted location recommendations and tell us where we should investigate next!

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 looking from the second floor claimed to see a figure in a long white coat shuffling toward the old well and back again. Many believe this apparition could be the surgeon — perhaps still tending to soldiers long after the battle ended.

Just a short distance away lies another eerie location — Spangler Spring at the base of Culp's Hill. While the area saw brutal fighting, its haunting is tied to a different tragedy. Legend tells of a woman who planned to run away with a married lover. When he never arrived, she took her own life near the spring. Today, witnesses report seeing a woman in white drifting through the woods, bending down as if searching for something — or someone — she never found.

These chilling accounts have even been featured on the History Channel, cementing the Spangler properties as some of Gettysburg’s most emotionally charged hauntings.

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 who sits on the stone couch to experience tragedy of their own. Another version places the curse during the 1918 influenza pandemic. In this story, a man built the couch himself for his sick wife and child after his car broke down. He left to find help, but by the time he returned with a doctor, they had passed away. Heartbroken, he soon died as well—leaving behind a curse tied to grief and loss. The hauntings don’t stop there. Would you risk it and sit on this couch?

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 the supernatural, Blavatsky’s home reportedly became a hub for spiritual activity. Since becoming a café in 1983, the location has embraced its eerie reputation. Staff and visitors report strange occurrences, including decorations that seem to move on their own — something many attribute to Helena’s lingering presence. But she may not be alone. Legend says a spirit named John King haunted the home even during her lifetime. Between séance lore, ghostly décor disturbances, and lingering spirits enjoying a drink, this Philadelphia café serves up more than just great food.

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 first met while attending the famously haunted University of Pittsburgh. From eerie campus legends to strange experiences around the Cathedral of Learning, we dive into the supernatural side of college life. After Pitt, Hannah headed east to Philadelphia, another city steeped in ghost stories and history. Together we explore her favorite haunted locations around the city—many that we’ve investigated and experienced side-by-side. From haunted houses and universities to the ghost-filled streets of two historic cities, this episode is packed with personal stories, spooky memories, and plenty of paranormal nostalgia.

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 with their unexplained phenomena and lingering energies. This compilation will leave you questioning what truly rests in these spaces.

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 spirits. Legend says the ghosts of those killed by Winchester repeating rifle haunted Sarah, driving her to constantly expand the house with strange features meant to satisfy—or outwit—the dead. Whether through séances or sheer paranoia, the construction continued for decades.

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 sculptors for elaborate memorials. The cemetery is the final resting place of notable figures like Civil War General George Meade and beloved Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas—and even features a fictional grave: Adrian Balboa’s tombstone from Rocky. But it’s the spirits said to linger here that truly draw attention. One of the most well-known ghosts isn’t buried at Laurel Hill at all. Martha Drinnan, the daughter of a former caretaker, vanished in the early 1900s under mysterious circumstances. Some say she was found in an unmarked grave, others claim her headless body surfaced in the river. Another haunting focal point is the hauntingly beautiful Weeping Mother statue, depicting a woman holding two infants and gazing toward the Schuylkill River. Legends surrounding the statue range from a tragic boating accident to devastating childbirth losses—either way, the grief carved into stone feels almost alive. What makes Laurel Hill so fascinating is the variety of its hauntings—each tied to a different story, era, and emotional thread. What are the real stories behind the spirits here?