Alexandria, Virginia is one of the country’s oldest communities, and with its close proximity to Washington DC, the nation’s capital, and import hub, it has long been a bustling town with constant activity of people from all walks of life, ranging from presidents and dignitaries to pirates and people of unknown origins and questionable character.
It is not surprising with the history of Alexandria and the surrounding Northern Virginia area should have more than its share of ghosts and paranormal activity. In Haunted Alexandria and Northern Virginia, author J. J. Smith details accounts of sightings and mystical stories, starting with the “Burning Maiden” of Fairfax Street and includes tales from Gadsby’s Tavern’s Birth Night sightings of the “Female Stranger.” The historical Market Square, where George Washington marched his troops and the place of public punishment has another history chapter of haunting activity.
Other legends of activity include homes and businesses such as the Christmas Attic, Ramsey House, Carlyle House, Weems-Bott House, Occoquan Inn and many others. Each has a unique history and own set of unusual events that have occurred. Some have even attempted to ward off ghosts by burying dead cats in the house. Haunted Alexandria & Northern Haunts is a facinating read and provides interesting history of the Northern Virginia area in addition to the ghostly activity.
J. J. Smith gives accounts from witnesses and results from paranormal investigations by experts such as the Washington DC Metro Area Ghost Waters (DCMAG). While most owners are very cooperative for paranormal investigations, some refuse to have their home or building investigated by the experts.
If you would like to meet J.J. and get more information, he will be at Sacred Circle Books, 919 King St. in Alexandria, VA on October 31, 2009, from 5:00-7:00 pm to discuss and sign his book. For event details, visit http://www.sacredcirclebooks.com.
For additional information: http://www.sacredcirclebooks.com, Book sightings: week of October 26, 2009, Get your haunts on this October!
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The book may have some of the facts correct but the author did not even get his contacts correct. While saying he gathered info from one tour company....he acknowledges another tour compnay for the info...sorry...I am a paranormal investagator and research of correct sources are important. If he got this wrong...what else in this work is wrong?
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