Philly Ghosts

Philly Ghosts We'll show you the hidden history and haunts of Philadelphia. This Ghost Tour will take you to 8 of some of the most haunted locations around the city.

07/24/2026

Long before it became one of Philadelphia's most beloved parks, Washington Square served as a burial ground during the Revolutionary War.

More than 2,000 soldiers, prisoners, and yellow fever victims are believed to rest beneath its grounds.

Today, reports of phantom footsteps, sudden chills, and shadow figures keep its history alive.

Would you walk through the park at night? 🌙

Discover more of Philadelphia's most haunted spots on our blog (link in comments👇)

07/17/2026

Mount Pleasant Mansion has stood in Philadelphia since the 1760s, carrying centuries of history within its Georgian walls.

Once owned by privateer John McPherson and later purchased by Benedict Arnold, the estate is now known for reports of ghostly footsteps, shadow figures, and unexplained activity.

Stick around for Part 3, and discover more of Philadelphia's most haunted spots on our blog (link in comments👇).

07/10/2026

Fort Mifflin's history is marked by war, sacrifice, and survival.

During the 1777 Siege of Fort Mifflin, soldiers held their ground despite relentless attacks, helping delay British forces.

Later serving as a military prison, the fort gained an even darker legacy.

Today, reports of ghostly voices, shadow figures, and unexplained encounters continue.

Stick around for Part 2 of our Most Haunted Places in Philly series, and uncover more of the city's ghostly history on our blog (link in comments👇)

07/04/2026

The Fourth of July marks more than America's independence.

It also marks the deaths of three early U.S. presidents: Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and James Monroe.

Jefferson and Adams died just hours apart on July 4, 1826—the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

As the U.S. commemorates its 250th anniversary, explore the lives, legacies, and reported hauntings of these three presidents on our blog (link in comments👇).

Here's to the fathers who turn family trips into haunted adventures and ordinary walks into lessons in history and legen...
06/21/2026

Here's to the fathers who turn family trips into haunted adventures and ordinary walks into lessons in history and legend.

Happy Father's Day! 👻

01/26/2026

The third and final part of our Eastern State Penitentiary mini-series explores the prison’s long history of reported hauntings.

Since closing in 1971, visitors have documented activity like disembodied voices, phantom footsteps, and shadow figures throughout the cellblocks.

Apparitions such as the “Soap Lady,” the" Shadow in the Cell," and disturbances linked to former inmate Al Capone remain among the site’s most frequently cited accounts.

💭 Would you walk through these haunted halls?

Thanks for following along! Stay tuned as we explore more historic haunted locations. 👻

01/20/2026

Part 2 of our Eastern State Penitentiary mini-series takes a closer look at some of the most notorious names tied to the prison.

Al Capone served eight months here from 1929–1930 after a weapons arrest and was housed in an unusually furnished cell.

Bank robber Willie Sutton spent years incarcerated at Eastern State and participated in a major tunnel escape attempt.

Even Pep the Dog became an official inmate, serving as a prison mascot. 🐶

💭 Would you visit the cells where these stories unfolded? Comment below and stay tuned for part 3!

01/12/2026

Eastern State Penitentiary operated in Philadelphia from 1829 to 1971 as a pioneering experiment in prison reform.

Its fortress-like design housed inmates such as Al Capone and Willie Sutton, while prolonged isolation left deep psychological scars on many prisoners.

Now preserved as a historic landmark, the silent cellblocks are often said to hold more than history alone…

💬 Would you visit? Comment below!

Follow along for Part 2 of our Eastern State Penitentiary mini-series, where we’ll explore notorious inmates and reported hauntings tied to the site's troubled past.

10/15/2025

Raise your spirits this SpoOktober on a Haunted Pub Crawl! 🍻👻

Sip your favorite drinks at some of the most haunted pubs in town while hearing eerie ghost stories about real-life hauntings.

With tours in 50+ cities nationwide, it’s the perfect mix of boos and booze this spooky season.🎃🍸

Book your Haunted Pub Crawl Experience - link in comments👇

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