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Richmond's Haunted History: Ghost Stories from the Capital City

October 27th, 2023 by Napier ERA

Richmond History

When a city has a long history, there's bound to be a few ghost stories! And Richmond is no exception. Get in the Halloween spirit with a visit to these delightfully scary spots, as suggested by our real estate agents.

The Byrd Theatre - 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond, VA 23221
The majestic design of the Byrd Theatre provides an appropriate setting for its ghostly inhabitants. Named for Richmond's founder, the theatre retains nearly the same appearance visitors enjoyed at its debut in 1928. Mr. Coulter, who served as the theatre's manager for nearly half a century, has been sighted a number of times in the balcony, while the spirit of a little girl has been spotted playing in the women's bathroom. In 1979, the Byrd was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Byrd Park Pump House - 1708 Pump House Dr., Richmond, VA 23221
Despite its stately appearance, the Byrd Park Pump House has been referred to as "Disneyland for ghost enthusiasts." In addition to spirits named Daniel and Elizabeth, a woman in white known as Spectra has an apparent entourage of phantoms. Orbs of light, photographed by paranormal investigators, have been offered as evidence of supernatural residents. While the Gothic Revival building is not currently open to the public, plans are underway to convert it to a museum and special event venue. The Pump House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.
Hollywood Cemetery - 412 S. Cherry St., Richmond, VA 23220
At Hollywood Cemetery, celebrities of a supernatural variety share the grounds with major American historical figures. Legend has it that the final resting spot of Presidents John Tyler and James Monroe, and it's also the home of the Richmond Vampire. The most well-known phantom involves a cast-iron statue of a Newfoundland dog that sits on the grave of a young girl named Florence Bernardin Rees. During the night, visitors have reported hearing the dog's barks and growls as he "protects" his charge. Hollywood Cemetery is open to the public seven days a week from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Poe Museum - 1914 E. Main St., Richmond, VA 23223
No list of haunted places in RVA would be complete without a mention of the Poe Museum. While Edgar Allan Poe never lived in the Old Stone House, the oldest private residential building in Richmond, his childhood home was nearby. There have been countless reports of a shadowy figure believed to be Poe himself. Two small blonde children, thought to be members of the family that originally owned the property, have mysteriously turned up in the background of photographs taken at the museum. Hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5-$10.

Buying or selling a home in RVA doesn't have to be a frightening experience. Our team is here to help you search Richmond homes for sale and Petersburg homes for sale. Contact us at Napier Realtors ERA to shed some helpful light on the process.

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