Paranormal Porch The Magazine Nov 2015 | Page 14

6. Weems-Botts Museum, Dumfries Built in 1767 as the Vestry House, this is one of the oldest buildings in this colonial port town. This small location has provided many teams with some good EVP's. It's the spirits of the Merchant family that are believed to be here. Visit historicdumfries.com Or historicdumfries.org 5. Historic Jordan Springs, Stephenson 4. Henricus Historical Park, Chester This reconstructed park on a bluff above the James River is the second English settlement of the Virginia colony. EVP's recorded here suggest the resident spirits include Native Americans and also Civil War soldiers. Union soldiers, mostly US Colored Troops, came under fire while trying to dig the Dutch Gap Canal. The canal was an attempt to provide Union gunboats a bypass from nearby Confederate guns along the river bends. The canal wasn't completed until soon after the war, however. The Battle of Trent's Reach was in the vicinity. Visit henricus.org The reports here at this resort dating back to the 1800's include multiple spirits throughout the building and outside on the grounds as well. Located near Winchester, which endured multiple significant Civil War battles, this site served as a temporary hospital. Visit historicjordansprings.com 14