Mysteries, Legends & Lore
Old Stone House at Hodge Pond
Little is known about the history of this enigmatic ruin near Voluntown, Connecticut’s Hodge Pond, simply referred to by locals as the “Old Stone House.”
Legend of the Last Wolf in Connecticut
The last wolf in Connecticut was hunted down by local hero Israel Putnam, who tracked it to its lair within a deep cave in the woods of Pomfret, now known as the “Wolf Den.”
The Oneco Stone Chamber
Is this abandoned stone chamber proof that Vikings settled in New England, or just a rustic colonial root cellar with a mysterious history?
Old Trinity Church
Is this perhaps the most haunted church in Connecticut? Tales abound of frequent paranormal activity at Brooklyn’s “Old Trinity,” often involving sightings of the young victims of a local serial killer.
Gay City Mill & Village
This once thriving riverside community faded away after the final mill burned down in the late 1800s, leaving behind picturesque ruins and a mysterious reputation.
Who Built America’s Stonehenge?
Purportedly built by an ancient people some 4,000 years ago, America’s Stonehenge has challenged conventional history since its “discovery” in the early 20th century.
Diana’s Pool
“Diana’s Pool” takes its name from the local legend of a jilted young woman who, in her heartbreak, threw herself from the cliffs overlooking northeast Connecticut’s Natchaug River.
The Mysterious Grave of “XYZ”
Smaller than a shoebox, this diminutive headstone marks the anonymous resting place of a would-be bank robber, shot dead during a failed heist in Deep River, CT.
The Blue Lady of Yantic Cemetery
What will the Blue Lady hold in her hands when you visit? This mysterious statue has watched over the resting place of Sarah Larned for more than 130 years, with a legacy of paranormal activity.
Jewett City Vampires
Exhumed and burned in front of their own graves, members of the Ray family of Jewett City were among the many victims of the Great New England Vampire Panic.
Rams Tail Mill
The ruin of 18th-century Rams Tail Mill was the centerpiece of the Foster Woolen Company, and is among the most notorious haunted history sites in Rhode Island.
Soul Effigies
Soul effigy figures were a quintessential part of 18th-century tombstone carving, representing the moment of transition from the mortal life to the eternal.
