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 of the Potomac: The Legend Behind D.C.’s Cursed Islands
Three Sisters Islands in the Potomac carry a Native American curse stretching back centuries. They also nearly vanished under a 1970s highway bridge. Here’s both stories.
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.
Is the Octagon House Haunted? DC’s Most Famous Ghost Story
The Octagon House at 1799 New York Avenue NW has been called the most haunted building in Washington since 1874. Phantom servant bells, falling Tayloe daughters, Dolley Madison’s lilacs, a gambler shot at a card game. It was also the executive mansion for six months after the British burned the White House in 1814, and where James Madison signed the Treaty of Ghent. Here is the real history behind the legends.