Is the Bunny Man Real? The True 1970 Story Behind Virginia’s Most Famous Legend
In October 1970, two carloads of people parked on Guinea Road in Fairfax looked up to see a man in a white bunny suit swinging a hatchet.
Urban Legends
Washington and its surroundings have generated a surprisingly rich collection of urban legends — from the Bunny Man lurking under a Fairfax County bridge to the Three Sisters rocks in the Potomac that supposedly drag swimmers to their deaths. These posts dig into the folklore and the real history behind the myths.
The Tragic History of a Potentially Haunted Home in Adams Morgan
A peek into the tragic history of a purportedly haunted home in Adams Morgan: could the tormented spirits of the Walter family, who suffered immense loss and grief, still be lingering within its walls?
The Maryland Goatman: The Real 1970s Story Behind the Legend
In 1971, a dog named Ginger was found decapitated near Fletchertown Road in Bowie. Her owner blamed the Maryland Goatman.
Cursed Streetcar: The Tragic Story of Levin Ward and the Georgetown and Tennallytown Electric Railroad
Read the tragic story of Levin Ward, a 65-year-old soldier from Tennallytown struck by the Georgetown and Tennallytown Electric Railroad’s Car No. 9. See his 1880 U.S. Census entry and learn why this streetcar was cursed.
Searching for a Reliable Ghost: The Frustrations of a Ghost Hunter
Searching for ghosts can be a tedious and oftentimes fruitless endeavor. In this blog post, read about the frustrations of a ghost hunter and the unique request made by one psychical research society in the late 19th century!
The Three Sisters: The Cursed Islands in the Potomac River
What is the legend behind Three Sisters Island in the Potomac? It dates back centuries to when the Algonquins lived in what became DC.
The Haunted White House: Ghosts, Superstition and the Executive Mansion
Explore the allegedly haunted White House in this blog post. Read about the superstitions and ghostly tales that have been linked to the White House over the years, including stories of John Quincy Adams, “Black Jack” Logan, and more.
What Is The History of Hell’s Bottom?
Hell’s Bottom was a rough DC neighborhood around 12th and Q NW. In November 1889, three men died in a shootout at Bob Brown’s saloon.
Exploring the Most Haunted Place in DC on All Hallows’ Eve
Join us as we explore the Octagon House, the most haunted place in the City of Washington, DC, on All Hallows’ Eve! See a photo of a boy walking up the steps to the house and learn why you shouldn’t knock on the door tonight.