There are people who just want to stay at home, and give candies to children during Halloween. But of course, there are a few chosen ones who want to feel the Halloween vibes through their bones.
Here are some infamous places in Washington that have been known to be haunted by ghosts and other supernatural events.
U.S. Capitol and the "Demon Cat"
First on our list is a must try on Halloween, especially those who are seeking some thrills. There is a story about the U.S. Capitol fostering the spirit of a "Demon Cat." According to the legend, the "Demon Cat" is the ghost of a mother cat whose den and kittens were destroyed during the construction of the building's underground tunnels. The "Demon Cat" is said to roam around the Capitol at night.
Octagon Museum and the "Servant's Bell"
This home, completed in 1801, hosted James and Dolley Madison after the White House was burnt in 1814. There are a lot of ghosts known to be haunting this museum. These ghosts include a 15-year-old girl who fell from the second-story landing; another teenage girl who fell down the stairs; and Dolley, who supposedly smells of lilacs. The creepiest story about the museum is the noise created by the servants and slaves who worked in the property during its long history. It is also said that bell used to summon the servants and slaves will all begin to ring continuously even if all the wires were cut a long time ago.
Gadsby's Tavern Museum and the "Female Stranger"
The story about the ghost that currently resides at Gadsby is quite intriguing. According to Wellington Watts, president of Alexandria Colonial Tours, the girl occupying the room number 8 at Gadsby is only known as a "Female Stanger," as written on her tombstone in the nearby St. Paul's Cemetery. "Her husband carried her into the room and when he jarred the door, the eight went sideways and formed the sign of infinity," said Watts. Up to this day, the woman is still waiting for her husband to return to room number 8.
The places and stories above are taken from the article of Kristen Page-Kirby and Rudi Greenberg, as posted in the Washington Post. For more lists of creepy places in Washington, visit their official website.
