The Spirits of Cape
Cod
Cape Cod is known for many things... lighthouses, beaches, sunny vacations. But, did you ever hear about the ghosts that inhabit the Cape as well? There are many legends about hauntings on the Cape, and we have selected a few to share. Who knows- maybe you'll be the lucky soul to meet one of our oldest residents...
The Orleans Inn
Several
years ago, the inn had a bartender named Fred who hung himself. Apparently Fred
chose to die at his place of employment for a reason because he is still
hanging around. Present day employees of the inn know of the legend and one
waitress even said good-night to Fred one night. Mysteriously enough, he
responded in his own, "Goodnight..."
Simmons Homestead Inn
A
7-year old girl drowned in the lake on that property in 1833 and her spirit
lives on in the old home. Her name is Sarah and she has long brown hair and
wears a white gown. She only appears about once a year, but if you are lucky,
maybe she'll try and talk to you.
Captain Linnell House
Restaurant
This fine dining establishment was originally the
home of the great seafaring Captain Ebenezer Linnell and his wife, Rebecca. One
fateful night Captain Linnell set out to sea and died a most horrific death
when he was struck by a sail that crushed him against the wheel, impaling his
body with a spoke. Today the restaurant is haunted by Rebecca, who still sits
out on the widow's walk awaiting her husband's return from sea.
1716 Barnstable House
In
1974, a fire broke out in the building during a winter snowstorm. The
Barnstable Fire Department arrived on the scene to save this historic building.
When they arrived, they witnessed a blond woman in one of the upstairs rooms
dressed in 1900s apparel. Once the firefighters reached the room, the woman
completely disappeared. No body was ever found.
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