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The Flagstaff of 1937 was quite different from the sleepy little railroad town it had once been. Emigrants from Boston had passed through this pine forest near the mountains in 1876 and marked their camp with a pine tree stripped of its bark and branches and crowned with an American flag in honor of the country's centennial. Their flag staff became a landmark and eventually the name of the town. By the 1930s, Flagstaff had become a thriving small town thanks to the local university, the Lowell Observatory and tourists coming to see the Grand Canyon. The wealthy side of town was on Leroux Street. And it was here on North Leroux Street that the Walkup family home was located. Intro and Outro music: Bad Players - Licensed under a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable, single-site, worldwide, royalty-free license agreement with Muse Music c/o Groove Studios. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Lonely Fish by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4655-lonely-fish Li

Cape May in New Jersey is one of the oldest seaside resort towns in America and has one of the largest collections of 19th century buildings in the country. Three hundred and eighty acres of the town are part of a historic district. Many of these historic locations are now inns that are reputedly haunted. They all are unique with their own character and charm and at least one should be on your bucket list for a stay. Join us as we share the history and haunts of nearly a dozen haunted inns in Cape May! The Moment in Oddity features poop-eating Pitcher Plants and This Month in History features the Falkland Island War. Our location was suggested by Becki Fleming. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com   Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2023/04/hgb-ep-481-haunted-inns-of-cape-may.html     Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode:  Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios (Moment in Oddity) Va

This Easter, join Shane Waters on a whimsical adventure featuring 13 podcasters (including History Goes Bump) as they share true stories of con artists and fake deaths. Delve into the magical world of the Enchanted Easterlands, where you’ll encounter peculiar characters and captivating true crime tales. Discover the history and origins of Easter, and experience a journey like no other.  It’s an extra special, two part, more than two-hour, Easter event.  Podcasts are listed here in order of appearance: Part 1: 1. Crimelines: [https://linktr.ee/crimelines] 2. Rotten to the Core: [www.itsrottentothecore.com] 3. Frightful: [https://link.chtbl.com/frightful] 4. Mind over Murder: [https://mindovermurderpodcast.com] 5. The Trail Went Cold: [www.trailwentcold.com] 6. The Hidden Staircase: [https://link.chtbl.com/TheHiddenStaircase] 7. Hometown History: [https://www.itshometownhistory.com/] Part 2: 1. Wicked Deeds: [www.wickeddeedspodcast.com] 2. Obscura: A True Crime Podcast: [https://www.itsobscura.com/] 3. Hillbill

This Easter, join Shane Waters on a whimsical adventure featuring 13 podcasters (including History Goes Bump) as they share true stories of con artists and fake deaths. Delve into the magical world of the Enchanted Easterlands, where you’ll encounter peculiar characters and captivating true crime tales. Discover the history and origins of Easter, and experience a journey like no other.  It’s an extra special, two part, more than two-hour, Easter event.  Podcasts are listed here in order of appearance: Part 1: 1. Crimelines: [https://linktr.ee/crimelines] 2. Rotten to the Core: [www.itsrottentothecore.com] 3. Frightful: [https://link.chtbl.com/frightful] 4. Mind over Murder: [https://mindovermurderpodcast.com] 5. The Trail Went Cold: [www.trailwentcold.com] 6. The Hidden Staircase: [https://link.chtbl.com/TheHiddenStaircase] 7. Hometown History: [https://www.itshometownhistory.com/] Part 2: 1. Wicked Deeds: [www.wickeddeedspodcast.com] 2. Obscura: A True Crime Podcast: [https://www.itsobscura.com/] 3. Hillbill

We decided to take a long weekend trip to the Florida Keys for our honeymoon and one of the locations we visited was a former home of American author Ernest Hemingway in Key West. Hemingway loved Key West and left a mark on the town. He more than likely has left his spirit here as well. Join us as we share the life of this incredibly talented and troubled man and the history and haunts of his former home! The Moment in Oddity features Canary in a Coal Mine and This Month in History features the Philippine Islands' Independence. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com   Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2023/03/hgb-ep-480-hemingway-house.html    Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode:  Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios (Moment in Oddity) Vanishing by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4578-vanishing License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license (This Month in

The true crime this episode features is a recent event dating back to just the 1980s. It is a crime that shook the small town of Summerville, Georgia. A gay couple lost their lives during the robbery of their home, Corpsewood Manor, which was located in an isolated area of the woods. The manor is just a ruin today due to a fire, but it attracts visitors of all kinds from teenagers looking for a party hangout to paranormal investigators. Stories of curses, Satanic worship and hauntings have been spawned by the Corpsewood Manor Murders. Intro and Outro music: Bad Players - Licensed under a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable, single-site, worldwide, royalty-free license agreement with Muse Music c/o Groove Studios. The following music was used for this media project: Music: 1984 by Frank Schroeter Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7742-1984 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Lost In The Dark by Steven OBrien Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10010-lost-in

Prospect Place in Trinway, Ohio was built by an abolitionist and was a stop on the Underground Railroad. This was a house that not only had to be built twice due to a fire, but it was ahead of its time in regards to amenities. A legend connected to this property claims that a bounty hunter came calling looking for runaway slaves and rather than finding slaves, he found a noose as workers on the farm hanged him.  There are stories of spirits on the property. Join us as we explore the history and haunting of Prospect Place! The Moment in Oddity features Anting and This Month in History features C.H. Gould patenting the stapler in England. Our location was suggested by Donny Lawrence Norris. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com   Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2023/03/hgb-ep-479-prospect-place.html    Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode:  Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios (Mom

The Mason House Inn is the oldest steamboat hotel on the Des Moines River in Bentonsport, Iowa. It has a history connected to the Mormon Trail, the Civil War and the Underground Railroad. Today, it is run as a bed and breakfast rather than a hotel. There are several reasons for spirits to be hanging out here and the owners embrace the haunting, documenting dozens and dozens of experiences. join us as we share the history and hauntings of the Mason House Inn. The Moment in Oddity features Fiscal Fishy and This Month in History features the birth of Greenbacks. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com   Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2023/03/hgb-ep-478-mason-house-inn.html    Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode:  Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios (Moment in Oddity) Vanishing by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4578-vanishing License: https://filmmusic.io/

Glensheen Mansion is reportedly the most visited historic home in the state of Minnesota. The stately home originally sat on 22 acres of lakefront property in Duluth and was built by the Congdon Family. The brick facade and rising chimneys communicate a welcoming spirit, but the truth is that this mansion was the setting of a heinous double murder leaving the Congdon's daughter Elizabeth dead, as well as her nurse. The story is a narrative of insanity, greed and murder. And now that story continues with legends of hauntings on the property. Spirits are at unrest. Intro and Outro music: Bad Players - Licensed under a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable, single-site, worldwide, royalty-free license agreement with Muse Music c/o Groove Studios.

Lilian Place is a Victorian house named after a member of the Thompson family. This was a pioneer family of Daytona Beach and the house remained in the family for decades. We had done a daytime historical tour several years ago and produced a BonusCast based on that visit in which we actually captured EVPs and heard some ghost stories after the tour was over. We couldn't pass up a chance to return and do some investigating. Join us and our listener Bailey as we share the history of this great historic house and the results of our investigation! The Moment in Oddity features the Mimizuka Ear Mound and This Month in History features Penn's Pennsylvania Land Grant. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com   Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2023/03/hgb-ep-477-investigation-of-lilian-place.html    Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode:  Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios (Moment in Oddit

The Smoky Mountains carry a certain mystique about them and since they are a part of the Appalachian Mountains, the Appalachian culture has enhanced them with a rich folklore. But it wasn't just the Europeans who felt the peculiar ethos of the region. Native American tribes have long shared stories of the supernatural and incorporated pieces of their mythology into this land. This is a gorgeous area that many people enjoy for its natural beauty, but few probably know about the spiritual side of this ground. Join us as we share the history, legends and spirits of the Smoky Mountains! The Moment in Oddity features Sea-Cat Passports and This Month in History features the birth of George Pullman. Our location was suggested by Jennifer Billingham. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com   Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2023/02/hgb-ep-476-haunted-smoky-mountains.html    Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode:  Main T

President Abraham Lincoln and his wife Mary were not the only people sitting in their box at the Ford's Theater to watch the production of "Our American Cousin" on the evening that the President was assassinated. Major Henry Rathbone and his fiance, Clara Harris, were also sitting in the box and played witness to the whole horrible scene. Clara's satin dress was splattered with blood. The Major never  recovered from the horrific event and it may have led him to do a horrible thing later. That event and the assassination have all left behind an energy, part of which has spawned tales of ghosts and a haunted satin dress. Intro and Outro music: Bad Players - Licensed under a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable, single-site, worldwide, royalty-free license agreement with Muse Music c/o Groove Studios. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Drama Intro 6 (Page Turn) by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/420-drama-intro-6-page-turn License (CC BY 4.0): https://film

Kings Island is a popular amusement park near Cincinnati, Ohio. It opened in the 1970s and has expanded through the years. As is the case with so many amusement parks, tragic accidents do happen and Kings Island is no exception. This has left behind spiritual residue. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of Kings Island.

The final destination for most on this earthly plane is a graveyard.  On this haunted cemeteries episode, we will feature cemeteries in Massachusetts, Mississippi, Michigan and Illinois. The Moment in Oddity features a Hercules statue found in a sewer and This Month in History features the birth and death of artist Grant Wood. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com   Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2023/02/hgb-ep-475-haunted-cemeteries-25.html    Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode:  Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios (Moment in Oddity) Vanishing by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4578-vanishing License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license (This Month in History) In Your Arms by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3906-in-your-arms License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Outro Music: Happy Fun Punk by Muse Music with Groo

The historic seaside town of Duxbury, Massachusetts is covered in dune grass with pebbled shores and crisp air touched with salt and the scent of pine and cedar and is home to several haunted locations. The Alden Inn dates back to the first Pilgrims to settle the Plymouth area and is rumored to be haunted by the Aldens who arrived on the Mayflower. The Sun Tavern Inn had been home to the "Last Duxbury Hermit" who still hangs out in the afterlife. And the Gurnet Light gave America their first female lightkeeper who still is taking care of the place after death. Join us as we share the history and hauntings of Duxbury, Massachusetts! The Moment in Oddity was suggested by Chelsea Flowers and features Pelorus Jack and This Month in History features the birth of Ronald Reagan. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com   Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2023/02/hgb-ep-474-haunted-duxbury-massachusetts.html    Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump

One of the reasons cited for a soul to be at unrest is a lack of justice. And sometimes that justice hasn't come because a body hasn't been discovered. Some of the most interesting ghost stories feature a spirit of a murder victim that leads people to the spot of their hidden burial. Two of these stories date back to the late 1800s. One story features the typical haunted house and the other features a ghost wagon.  Intro and Outro music: Bad Players - Licensed under a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable, single-site, worldwide, royalty-free license agreement with Muse Music c/o Groove Studios. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Sublight Isn't Fast Enough by Tim Kulig Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10395-sublight-isnt-fast-enough License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Western Streets by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4617-western-streets License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Nothing Lef

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is the oldest flying field in the world and is located near Dayton, Ohio and is the site where the Wright Brothers developed the first practical airplane. This still active base has hundreds of buildings on the property and a few of them are reputed to be haunted, particularly the United State Air Force Museum. There are also urban legends about UFO reverse engineering and hidden alien bodies on the base. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base! The Moment in Oddity was suggested by Jared Rang and features Petrichor and This Month in History features Massachusetts ratifying the new Constitution. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com   Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2023/02/hgb-ep-473-wright-patterson-air-force.html    Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode:  Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios (Moment in O

History Goes Bump featured the Whaley House on an episode in 2016 and it has been on our bucket list to investigate for quite a while. We finally had the opportunity to do that in January of 2023 during a quick trip to hang out with family back in California. The Whaley House is the oldest brick structure in southern California and was built by Thomas Whaley, Jr. The home served a variety of purposes and sits on an old hanging ground, so it isn't surprising that people claim that this is one of the most haunted houses in America. Join us as we share our investigation of the Whaley House! The Moment of Oddity features larger than life balloons and This Month in History features the birth of Andre Michelin. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com   Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2023/01/hgb-ep-472-investigation-of-whaley-house.html    Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode:  Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Mus

Thornhaven Manor is located at 2172 S. Spiceland Road in New Castle, Indiana near the Big Blue River Valley. The dilapidated home sits on seven acres of former farmland that is encircled by marshland and woods. The manor was built in 1845 and originally sat on a property that stretched to 1,000 acres. Many people died in the house from illness, but in the early 1900s, this home would be the scene of a murder by poison. Today, there are reputedly many spirits at this location with the most prominent ones belonging to people connected to that murder. Intro and Outro music: Bad Players - Licensed under a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable, single-site, worldwide, royalty-free license agreement with Muse Music c/o Groove Studios. Music used in this episode is from artists at Filmmusic.io  Music: Mysterious Cinematic Foreboding Background by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7695-mysterious-cinematic-foreboding-background License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license M

In December of 1972, the second deadliest single plane crash at that time occurred in Florida. Eastern Airlines Flight 401 had taken off from New York and was heading to Miami. The crew became distracted as the plane neared Miami and the flight went down in the Everglades. Miraculously, not everyone on board was killed. The plane was not a total loss and pieces of it were salvaged and used on other planes. And that is when the legend of Flight 401 began. It seems that a spirit attached itself to those pieces and people started reporting unexplained phenomenon. The Moment in Oddity features the Glass Frog and This Month in History features Miracle on the Hudson. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com   Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2023/01/hgb-ep-471-flight-401.html    Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode:  Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios (Moment in Oddity) Vanishing by Kevi