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In the 1860’s, the Civil War and Yellow Fever were both killing at epidemic proportions. No state in America had it worse than Louisiana, and no city had as many sick as New Orleans. As the death toll climbed, more and more children were left without family and homes. The ones that didn’t get sick themselves needed somewhere to go. Founded in 1861 by an order of nuns, the Daughter’s of Charity opened the Saint Vincent Infant Home for Orphans. It didn’t close until the 1970’s where it was home for unwed mothers and children. Read more…

It is certainly understandable that some bed and breakfast establishments prefer to downplay any association with ghostly hauntings taking place on their property as it serves as a reminder of a sometimes violent past. However, for the Chapman Inn of Bethel, Maine they not only embrace the fact that their place is haunted but take things another step further by openly saying they are “officially haunted”. The Haunted Chapman Inn William Chapman built the home somewhere near the turn of the 20th Century. Read more…

Explore the darker side of Seattle on Ghost & True Crime Tours by vehicle. Private Eye Tours has specialized in offering unique tours of Seattle since 1997. This is an opportunity to see the “real” Seattle in a different way. The tours are scenic, historical & entertaining. Four different tours are currently available: two true crime tours and two different Seattle Ghost Tours. Our original true crime tour covers Queen Anne Hill, Downtown Seattle, Pioneer Square & the Chinatown ID. We visit the scenes of the crimes covering infamous murders, burglaries, arsons, speakeasies & more. Read more…