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In the latest installment of our Spooky Season series, we’re headed to southwest Virginia, once again recording from the deck...at night...in rural Appalachia—to dig into the story behind America’s loudest founding father… and his darkest secret.
Everyone knows Patrick Henry as the man who shouted “Give me liberty, or give me death!” But few know the story of Sarah Shelton Henry, his wife who was locked away in the cellar of their home, Scotchtown, as her mind unraveled after childbirth.
What happened to Sarah? Was Patrick protecting her—or protecting his reputation? And why do visitors still hear chains dragging in the basement centuries later?
Join Courtney and Teresa as they explore the unsettling side of American history, where love, madness, and legacy collide.
Featuring true history, tragic love, and one seriously haunted house.
✨Follow Us on Social Media✨
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References:
Patrick and Sarah Henry: Mental illness in 18th century America | National Museum of American History
Founding Mother: Sarah Shelton Henry – History Made Seamless
Sarah Shelton Henry - Wikipedia
899) Sarah Shelton Henry – The Exasperated Historian
Scotchtown and the Haunting of Sarah Henry
Scotchtown – OCCULT WORLD
Patrick Henry - World History Encyclopedia
Sarah Henry: Patrick Henry’s Basement Kept Wife - Richmond Ghosts
Support the show
✨Follow us on Social Media✨
Instagram @storyteller.pod
TikTok @StorytellerPod
Facebook @Storyteller Podcast
✨Support the show✨
If you enjoy the stories we tell and want to help us keep bringing them to life, you can support the podcast here:
🔗 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2535436/support
Every contribution goes directly back into the show — from research and recording to editing and equipment. Your support truly means the world to us and helps us continue sharing strange, mysterious, and unbelievable tales every week. Thank you for listening and being part of the Storyteller family.
✨🔮🕯
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By Courtney and Teresa✨In the latest installment of our Spooky Season series, we’re headed to southwest Virginia, once again recording from the deck...at night...in rural Appalachia—to dig into the story behind America’s loudest founding father… and his darkest secret.
Everyone knows Patrick Henry as the man who shouted “Give me liberty, or give me death!” But few know the story of Sarah Shelton Henry, his wife who was locked away in the cellar of their home, Scotchtown, as her mind unraveled after childbirth.
What happened to Sarah? Was Patrick protecting her—or protecting his reputation? And why do visitors still hear chains dragging in the basement centuries later?
Join Courtney and Teresa as they explore the unsettling side of American history, where love, madness, and legacy collide.
Featuring true history, tragic love, and one seriously haunted house.
✨Follow Us on Social Media✨
Instagram: @storyteller.pod
Facebook: @Storyteller Podcast
Tiktok:@storytellerpod
Send us story requests to our gmail: [email protected]
References:
Patrick and Sarah Henry: Mental illness in 18th century America | National Museum of American History
Founding Mother: Sarah Shelton Henry – History Made Seamless
Sarah Shelton Henry - Wikipedia
899) Sarah Shelton Henry – The Exasperated Historian
Scotchtown and the Haunting of Sarah Henry
Scotchtown – OCCULT WORLD
Patrick Henry - World History Encyclopedia
Sarah Henry: Patrick Henry’s Basement Kept Wife - Richmond Ghosts
Support the show
✨Follow us on Social Media✨
Instagram @storyteller.pod
TikTok @StorytellerPod
Facebook @Storyteller Podcast
✨Support the show✨
If you enjoy the stories we tell and want to help us keep bringing them to life, you can support the podcast here:
🔗 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2535436/support
Every contribution goes directly back into the show — from research and recording to editing and equipment. Your support truly means the world to us and helps us continue sharing strange, mysterious, and unbelievable tales every week. Thank you for listening and being part of the Storyteller family.
✨🔮🕯