PennStory Paranormal

01/05/2026

Interesting story about PA Dutch.

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The superstitions of the Pennsylvania Dutch in the late 1800s extended far beyond Lancaster County, captivating imaginations across the nation. Newspapers such as Indiana’s Kokomo Tribune (August 15, 1871) and Illinois’s Sterling Gazette (September 2, 1871) eagerly chronicled these peculiar beliefs. Among the most intriguing was the tale of the “Hairy Man” — what we might today call Bigfoot.

This enigmatic figure reportedly spotted at Welsh Mountain and other locations, was described as being entirely covered in hair, climbing tall trees, tormenting children and livestock, and evading every attempt at capture. Read more about this legendary creature and other Pennsylvania Dutch superstitions at https://unchartedlancaster.com/pennsylvania-dutch-superstitions-of-the-late-1800s/

11/21/2025

Excited to be attending an upcoming hunt with Steel City Ghost Hunters and Pittsburgh Paranormal Society in December. It will be my first time there. Any suggestions?

Built in 1866 and decommissioned in 1995, this former state penitentiary now offers day tours, paranormal investigations, escape rooms, and more. Book now!

09/20/2025

The Blue House I own in New Kensington is now available for investigations. I have evidence posted from the last two teams that went and investigated. You can find that under the Blue House tab on my website. I will be updating the history of the house very soon. https://pennstory.com/blue-house-overnight-investigation/

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09/08/2025

My latest case file is uploaded on the website. https://pennstory.com/case-file-the-doss-house/ Shout out to Steel City Ghost Hunters and thanks to The Doss House for an interesting evening.

Case File: The Doss House-Loretta, PA June 7, 2025 : Cambria County Status: Concluded Primary Phenomena: Possible Shadow, REM Pod activity on stairs Research Focus: deeds, ownership, obits, etc Last Updated: 8/30/2025 Historical Background Loretto was founded in 1799 by Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin...

08/27/2025

Do you believe ghosts respond more to music, objects, or people? Tell me what you think 👻👇

08/22/2025

Last week I shared that I was working on a new investigation write-up… and it’s finally here!

The Weary Traveler, a quiet house in Pittsburgh’s Allentown neighborhood, has a history that lingers in more ways than one. During my time there and especially the hour I spent inside alone the silence was heavy, broken only by a strange sound in the hallway. Was it the house settling… or something else?

🔗 Read the full case study here: https://pennstory.com/case-file-the-weary-traveler/

What do you think makes a place hold onto its energy? The history, the people, or something beyond our understanding?

08/22/2025

👑🩸 Is the Kennedy Family Cursed? 🩸👑

From assassinations to tragic accidents, the Kennedys have endured generation after generation of heartbreak. So much so that many whisper about “The Kennedy Curse.”

But they’re not the only family with a chilling legacy. History is full of dynasties marked by untimely deaths, betrayals, and bloodlines steeped in mystery.

Read my latest blog: 👉 Chilling Chronicles of Cursed Bloodlines
https://pennstory.com/cursed-bloodline-folklore/

Do you believe in family curses… or are they just coincidence?

Uncover chilling tales of cursed bloodline, ancestral spirits, and haunted folklore passed down through generations.

08/21/2025

🔮👻 Top 5 Signs Your House Might Be Haunted 👻🔮

1️⃣ Unexplained Noises – Footsteps, knocks, whispers… when no one else is around.
2️⃣ Cold Spots
Sudden chills in certain areas of the house, even when the heat is on.
3️⃣ Objects Moving
Doors closing, items shifting, or lights flickering without reason.
4️⃣ Strange Shadows
Glimpses of movement out of the corner of your eye.
5️⃣ Feelings of Being Watched That spine-tingling sensation you can’t explain.

Have you ever experienced one of these in your home? Share your story below, we’d love to hear it! 👇

08/18/2025

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👻💤 Paranormal Hangover Alert! 💤👻

Who else knows the struggle of staying up all night chasing shadows, listening for whispers, and waiting for that one creak in the hallway? Now it’s Sunday, and we’re dragging around like zombies. 🧟‍♂️☕

Here’s to all my fellow investigators rocking that “paranormal hangover” — tired eyes, too much coffee, and endless ghost stories to share. Did you catch anything spooky last night, or just a whole lot of yawns today?

08/11/2025

The past isn’t gone… it’s still here. And I’ve been following its whispers.

Over the last few months, I’ve been exploring some of Western Pennsylvania’s most haunted and historic places, from forgotten cemeteries to abandoned homesteads.

As a genealogist and paranormal investigator, I’m combining land records, archival research, and on-site investigations to uncover the lives (and afterlives) of those who came before us.

This is the beginning of PennStory Paranormal : where haunted history comes to life.

I can’t wait to share the first case files with you.

Follow along for ghost stories rooted in history, first case file drops soon.