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April 22. 2011 1:53PM
Haunted Places in NH
Want to get a glimpse of an honest-to-goodness ghost? Or maybe just feel a chill run down your
spine by being in the presence of something other-wordly? Perhaps you don't believe in this stuff,
and you just want proof that it's all a bunch of hoo-hah? Whatever your motivation, here's a list of
allegedly haunted places from around the Granite State, arranged by town.
ALTON TOWN HALL
Alton, NH
Heavy footsteps walking around, furniture moving on its own, doors open mysteriously, and voices
heard when no one is in the building.
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Fitzwilliam, NH
According to the Soul Seekers Paranormal Society: The museum of the
Fitzwilliam Historical Society has many reports of possible paranormal
activity including feelings of not being alone, strange sounds, voices, and
photographs of ectoplasm.
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Cirque Ziva, Keene, tomorrow
A mischievous ghost named George who moves people's chairs, drinks their beverages, and throws
food.
Terpsichore: Music in Motion, Concord, Mar. 23
Weird Romance, Derry, tomorrow
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7th Annual Hope For Youth Gala, Hampton, Mar. 23
Beakman on the Brain with Paul Zaloom, Lebanon,
Mar. 28
Russian National Ballet Theatre: Cinderella, Keene,
Mar. 29
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Annual Ice Revue, Manchester, Mar. 30
Concord, NH
The Velveteen Rabbit, Portsmouth, Apr. 2
The drinking glasses move across the table and mysterious voices can be heard in the dining room
and kitchen. The people living above the restaurant sometimes hear things after the restaurant has
closed for the evening.
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Dover, NH
There have been strange scratching sounds in the attic, doors closing, elderly gentleman seen
momentarily staring into the living room from outside the window or sitting in a wheelchair in an
unused bedroom.
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Dover, NH
Muse Paintbar
Former site of a mill that partially burned down. Strange lights coming from upper level rooms.
You can hear machines running and turning on and off. There are also lights on in the basement
even though it's blocked off.
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Smith Hall
Durham, NH
A mysterious female figure roams the halls and visits residents in the middle of the night.
TOLL HILL
Eaton Center, NH
An old farmhouse on top of this hill is haunted by the ghost of a horse who sought shelter in the
abandoned building during a blizzard and became trapped and died. The horse is reportedly still
trying to escape.
PHILBRICK HOUSE
East Kingston, NH
Unexplainable loud noises, lights behind closed doors in vacant rooms, and antique clocks
mysteriously working.
HAUNTED LAKE
Francestown, NH
During the early to mid- 1700s, two men decided to camp out while travelling to Hillsborough. The
men had a fight and one buried the other along the shore of the lake. Reports of mysterious loud
moans and shrieks.
KIMBALL CASTLE
Gilford, NH
Reports of doors locking and unlocking by themselves, things disappearing, books being pulled off
shelves, and plants being knocked over.
TEMPERANCE TAVERN
Gilmanton, NH
Reports of doors locking and unlocking by themselves, things disappearing, books being pulled off
shelves, and plants being knocked over.
GOFFSTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Goffstown, NH
Lights mysteriously turn on and off by themselves. Strange lights have been reported by neighbors
along with a human silhouette in the second floor windows.
MEETINGHOUSE GREEN MEMORIAL PARK
Hampton, NH
Haunted by the ghost of Goody Cole who is the state's only woman to be convicted of witchcraft.
The figure is a shabby, sad, bent over old lady.
MARSTON HOUSE
Hampton, NH
Haunted by an 11-year-old boy named Valentine Marston who was accidentally shot in 1890 while
hunting. This harmless ghost is known to wear a sailor suit.
MOULTON HOUSE
Hampton, NH
Original owner General Johnathan Moulton's wife Abigail haunts the house. He was also reported
to have sold his soul to the devil.
NOTCHLAND INN
Route 302
Hart's Location, NH
Inhabited by an unknown, but so far harmless, spirit.
THE HENNIKER HOUSE
Henniker, NH
You may be allowed to visit the house, please contact the Chamber of Commerce in Henniker, New
Hampshire, for more information. The ghost of "Ocean-Born" Mary Wallace supposedly visits this
house every Halloween in a horse drawn coach. Some say she's always there haunting it on a
permanent basis.
BLASER'S FIRESIDE TAVERN
Main Street
Hopkinton, NH
Reports of the ghost of a balding man wearing a checkered coat, striped pants,and spats. He is
believe to be Frank Mills, who committed suicide in the building. There has also been footsteps in
empty rooms, male voices when their shouldn't be, candles lit after being put out, and chairs being
tossed.
KEENE STATE COLLEGE
Huntress Hall
Keene, NH
Harriet Huntress is said to roam the attic and fourth floor of the building in her wheelchair. The
wheelchair is still in the attic.
COLONIAL THEATER
Laconia, NH
Footsteps heard and lights go on and off, and doors open and close when no one's around. Visitors
get a strange feeling that they should leave as soon as possible. A figure of a man has been seen.
BOB SHAW'S ITALIAN SANDWICH SHOP
(formerly Psaris Bistro)
915 Elm Street
Manchester, NH
Unexplained noises, names being called when no one's there, shadows move across mirrors, and
other minor ghostly activity.
HESSER COLLEGE
Manchester, NH
A young boy bounces his ball around the third and fourth floors and, upon investigation, the boy
disappears and the bouncing ball sound vanishes. There are also reports of the sound of a wet
finger running down the windows and eerie blue eyes peering in. Legend states that a young girl
died of hypothermia and attempted to write help on the window.
NUTMEG INN
Meredith, NH
Owners' daughter reported that she had a feeling she was not welcome in room number 4.
Presence felt while playing musical instruments. Photos that have been taken at the inn showed
ghostly shapes in them.
THE COMMON MAN (FORMERLY HANNAH JACK TAVERN)
Merrimack, NH
Reports of strange noises and figures walking past doorways.
BURNS HOUSE
Milford, NH
A young girl is seen in the upstairs window of this house that's been abandoned for years.
COUNTRY TAVERN
452 Amherst Street
Nashua, NH
Elizabeth Ford was murdered by her husband when he came back after ten months to find her
pregnant. He buried his wife and the baby on the grounds and Elizabeth now spends her time
looking for the child. So far she is just a harmless, mischievous ghost.
GILSON ROAD CEMETARY
Nashua, NH
Sightings of ghostly shapes have been reported. Walk from the front entrance to the middle feels
like you're wading in water. A feeling of being pushed back from the cemetery when approached
from across the street. Voices from the back, right-hand corner of the cemetery can be heard. A
black hooded figure has been seen on several occasions.
INDIAN ROCK ROAD
Nashua, NH
When walking along Indian Rock Road, travelers experience cold spots and the intense feeling of
being watched by some malevolent force.
COLBY-SAWYER COLLEGE
Colgate building
New London, NH
A mysterious male figure with a hat sometimes is seen leaning over a railing or walking around the
tower. He then disappears into thin air.
COLBY-SAWYER COLLEGE
Academy building
New London, NH
Doors open and close on their own and water faucets mysteriously turn on an off when no one's
using them.
COLBY-SAWYER COLLEGE
Library
New London, NH
Ghost with an interest in history rearranges books and looks through history books.
MACDOWELL COLONY
Peterborough, NH
Former residents of the colony, including Elinor Wylie and Edward Arlington Robinson, are said to
inhabit the colony.
CHASE HOME
Portsmouth, NH
A former children's home. A young girl who hung herself in her room appears in the hallway late at
night and when she is approached she runs down the hall and disappears. A young girl screams
late at night. Footsteps can be heard moving toward the stairs on the third floor which used to
house the resident counselors. Locked doors are mysteriously unlocked and opened.
ISLES OF SHOALS
Portsmouth, NH
There have been numerous reports of ghostly sightings on 9 of the islands.
Boon Island Lighthouse
Reports of the lighthouse being haunted by an unknown ghost. Activity includes
footsteps on stairs when no one's there and doors opening and closing on their own.
Boon Island
A sad lady in white roams the island
The Isidore
The ghost of ship that wrecked around the islands in 1843. Usually seen from Rye and
Portsmouth
Starr Island
Home to Betty Moody's cave. She hid with her child to avoid an Indian attack and
smothered him to avoid being discovered. You can hear her cries just before a storm
hits.
POINT OF GRAVES BURIAL GROUND
Portsmouth, NH
Small graveyard that holds the remains of some of Portsmouth's most prominent historical figures.
Visitors hear footsteps behind them when no one is there and a vault on the most western side has
an odd glow when looked at on film.
PORTSMOUTH MUSIC HALL
Portsmouth, NH
A resident ghost of unknown origin is said to block the view of some patrons and shuffles from
place to place. Noises often heard outside the lobby box office.
RINDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
Rindge, NH
According to the Soul Seekers Paranormal Society: This quintessential New England museum has
had many reports of strange happenings including figures seen in the windows, lights turning
on/off, objects moving and being thrown, voices, cold spots, strange photographs and video,
feelings of not being alone, and the smell of pipe tobacco.
ROCKINGHAM HOTEL
Portsmouth, NH
Spirit of a woman who smells of the sea. The figure is also know to have peered into the windows of
the Purcell House, now the John Paul Jones House Museum. There's also theories that the ghost is
somehow connected to John Paul Jones who is also know to haunt the area.
SHEAFE STREET INN
Portsmouth, NH
Reports of alcoholic beverage bottles smashed when left in one particular room, open windows
found shut upon returning to the room, out of place cooking utensils neatly put back when the
cook turns away. Ghost of a horseman has also been reported.
SISE INN
40 Court Street
Portsmouth, NH
A male and female ghost inhabit this inn. One or both likes the area in and around Suite 204. They
play with the ice machine and lock and unlock doors.
BOW LAKE
Strafford, NH
Reports of screams, moans, cries for help, and the calling of people's names. Visitors to this area
have also witnessed bright lights coming from the woods, strange objects and shadows, and
sunshine in the middle of the night.
MERRILL HOUSE
corner of Frying Pan Lane and Bunker Hill Avenue
Stratham, NH
Inhabited by Annie Merrill who committed suicide after being jilted by the man who was engaged
to her. Reports of doors opening and closing.
MIZPAH HUT
White Mountains
One of the Appalachian Mountain Club huts.
A child's voice heard calling out for her mother. An apparition of a young girl, standing in the first
floor area.
ADMIRAL HAWLY'S HOUSE
Whitefield, NH
This house is not open for public viewing. The ghost of Admiral Hawly inhabits the upstairs club
room.
BLUE LADY
Vale Cemetery
Wilton, NH
Blue lights rise from one particular grave and then sink back into the ground.
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