Ghostly encounters in Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Jamestown

Virginia's historic triangle consists of Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Jamestown, where some of America's most significant historical events took place. The region has witnessed intense conflicts between settlers and Native Americans, a passionate fight for independence, a divisive civil war, and a remarkable restoration into a prime example of historic preservation in the United States. Due to the area's rich history, some parapsychologists speculate that spirits may be stirred by bursts of activity, leading to numerous reported ghost sightings within the triangle.

In "Hauntings of Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Jamestown," author Jackie Behrend gathers stories of thirty-seven fascinating spirits from the region. Williamsburg's tales include the haunting sound of the Wagon of Death transporting prisoners to the gallows, colonial festivities continuing at the Raleigh Tavern, lingering ghosts from the Revolutionary War in residential areas, and a perpetual wedding uniting Civil War soldiers from both sides. Yorktown's stories recount eerie noises from the cave where Lord Cornwallis sought refuge during the 1781 siege, a mournful melody at Surrender Field, and a sense of melancholy along the path once trodden by slaves.

Jamestown's haunting accounts feature the vengeful spirit of a spurned lover haunting the James River banks, while Carter's Grove tells of a slave searching for his lost family along Old Country Road. Through these narratives, readers can travel back in time and explore the ghostly presence that still lingers in Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Jamestown.

When Jackie Eileen Behrend penned "Hauntings of Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Jamestown," she was the proprietor of J.B. Tours, providing guided tours of the historic Triangle, including the popular "The Haunted Williamsburg Tour" conducted under lantern light, showcasing many tales found in the book. After relocating to Ocean City, Maryland, she offered tours of Ocean City and Berlin before settling in Pensacola, Florida.

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