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| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: Haunted New Orleans Troy Taylor, 2010-08-27 Travel beyond Bourbon Street into the macabre history of one of the most haunted cities in the United States with the author of Wicked New Orleans as your guide. New Orleans—the Big Easy, the birthplace of jazz, home of Cafe du Monde and what some call the most haunted city in America. Beneath the indulgence and revelry of the Crescent City lies a long history of the dark and mysterious. From the famous “Queen of Voodoo,” Marie Laveau, who is said to haunt the site of her grave, to the wicked LaLauries, whose true natures were hidden behind elegance and the trappings of high society, New Orleans is filled with spirits of all kinds. Some of the ghosts in these stories have sordid and scandalous histories, while others are friendly specters who simply can’t leave their beloved city behind. Join supernatural historian Troy Taylor as he takes readers beyond the French Quarter and shows a side of New Orleans never seen. Includes photos! |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: Haunted Lafayette, Louisiana Cheré Dastugue Coen, 2013-08-20 Discover this Cajun and Creole city where ghost stories abound . . . photos included! The Hub City boasts a multitude of spirits and specters, from those lost in Civil War skirmishes and fever outbreaks to those souls that simply can’t say goodbye. Today, they wander the halls of bed-and-breakfasts and restaurants and linger along back roads and cemeteries. Pirates are rumored to guard buried treasure, and ancient French legends hide in the swamps, bayous, and woods. Join journalist and ghost seeker Cheré Dastugue Coen as she visits Lafayette’s haunted sites and travels the countryside in search of ghostly legends found only in South Louisiana. |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: The Strange History of the American Quadroon Emily Clark, 2013-04-22 Exotic, seductive, and doomed: the antebellum mixed-race free woman of color has long operated as a metaphor for New Orleans. Commonly known as a quadroon, she and the city she represents rest irretrievably condemned in the popular historical imagination by the linked sins of slavery and interracial sex. However, as Emily Clark shows, the rich archives of New Orleans tell a different story. Free women of color with ancestral roots in New Orleans were as likely to marry in the 1820s as white women. And marriage, not concubinage, was the basis of their family structure. In The Strange History of the American Quadroon, Clark investigates how the narrative of the erotic colored mistress became an elaborate literary and commercial trope, persisting as a symbol that long outlived the political and cultural purposes for which it had been created. Untangling myth and memory, she presents a dramatically new and nuanced understanding of the myths and realities of New Orleans's free women of color. |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: American Hauntings Troy Taylor, 2017-04-13 From the mediums of Spiritualism's golden age to the ghost hunters of the modern era, Taylor shines a light on the phantasms and frauds of the past, the first researchers who dared to investigate the unknown, and the stories and events that galvanized the pubic and created the paranormal field that we know today. |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: New Orleans; the Place and the People, Grace Elizabeth King, 1917 |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: Tales from the Haunted South Tiya Miles, 2015-08-12 In this book Tiya Miles explores the popular yet troubling phenomenon of ghost tours, frequently promoted and experienced at plantations, urban manor homes, and cemeteries throughout the South. As a staple of the tours, guides entertain paying customers by routinely relying on stories of enslaved black specters. But who are these ghosts? Examining popular sites and stories from these tours, Miles shows that haunted tales routinely appropriate and skew African American history to produce representations of slavery for commercial gain. Dark tourism often highlights the most sensationalist and macabre aspects of slavery, from salacious sexual ties between white masters and black women slaves to the physical abuse and torture of black bodies to the supposedly exotic nature of African spiritual practices. Because the realities of slavery are largely absent from these tours, Miles reveals how they continue to feed problematic Old South narratives and erase the hard truths of the Civil War era. In an incisive and engaging work, Miles uses these troubling cases to shine light on how we feel about the Civil War and race, and how the ghosts of the past are still with us. |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: Haunted Houses Nancy Roberts, 2020-06-11 Ghostwriters Nancy Roberts and Taryn Plumb spin fascinating tales about 26 haunted houses all over America. Based on stories told by first-hand witnesses, these stories of ghostly goings-on will keep you on the edge of your seat—and possibly up all night! Read about San Diego’s Whaley House, whose former residents maintain an active presence, as does Yankee Jim, a hanging victim over whose gallows the house was built. Learn about the house in Massachusetts that once belonged to eccentric millionaire and brilliant inventor John Hammond, Jr.—whose practice in spiritualism, say some, continues long after his death. And relive the terrifying battle that claimed the lives of 1,700 Confederate soldiers whose battlefield became their final resting place on Tennessee’s Carnton Plantation. |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: Strange True Stories of Louisiana George W. Cable, 2018-09-20 Reproduction of the original: Strange True Stories of Louisiana by George W. Cable |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: The Ghosts of Captain Grant's Inn Carol Matsumoto, 2017-10-08 Discover Connecticut's Most Haunted Bed and Breakfast The go-to destination for ghosts and ghost hunters Captain Grant's Inn is known by its guests as a spectacular destination for rest and relaxation...and encounters with friendly spirits! But this haunted bed and breakfast wasn't always the charming and accessible paranormal hotspot that it is today. In this book, Carol Matsumoto shares the fascinating story of how she overcame seemingly insurmountable challenges to renovate this historic Connecticut home with help from beyond the veil. The Ghosts of Captain Grant's Inn is the true story of the miracles Carol continues to experience from the spirits who are connected to this enchanted place. From the beginning, visitors to the inn report unexplained occurrences and spirit sightings. When a ghost hunter uses dowsing rods to communicate with the spirits, a whole new era of discovery begins, with Carol and her friends and guests continuing to learn the fascinating stories of the twelve spirits who call the inn home. |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: This Is My South Caroline Eubanks, 2018-10-01 You may think you know the South for its food, its people, its past, and its stories, but if there’s one thing that’s certain, it’s that the region tells far more than one tale. It is ever-evolving, open to interpretation, steeped in history and tradition, yet defined differently based on who you ask. This Is My South inspires the reader to explore the Southern States––Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia––like never before. No other guide pulls together these states into one book in quite this way with a fresh perspective on can’t-miss landmarks, off the beaten path gems, tours for every interest, unique places to sleep, and classic restaurants. So come see for yourself and create your own experiences along the way! |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: The Pirates Laffite William C. Davis, 2006-05-01 An “engrossing and exciting” account of legendary New Orleans privateers Pierre and Jean Laffite and their adventures along the Gulf Coast (Booklist, starred review). At large during the most colorful period in New Orleans’ history, from just after the Louisiana Purchase through the War of 1812, privateers Jean and Pierre Laffite made life hell for Spanish merchants on the Gulf. Pirates to the US Navy officers who chased them, heroes to the private citizens who shopped for contraband at their well-publicized auctions, the brothers became important members of a filibustering syndicate that included lawyers, bankers, merchants, and corrupt US officials. But this allegiance didn’t stop the Laffites from becoming paid Spanish spies, disappearing into the fog of history after selling out their own associates. William C. Davis uncovers the truth about two men who made their names synonymous with piracy and intrigue on the Gulf. |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: Growing Up Psychic Chip Coffey, 2012-04-03 Internationally recognized psychic and star of A&E’s hit show Psychic Kids: Children of the Paranormal, Chip Coffey shares his personal story of discovering his gift at a young age and offers valuable advice for nurturing and embracing psychic ability. No one knows more about psychic kids than Chip Coffey, and no expert on psychic kids is better known throughout the world. These kids are widely misunderstood, misjudged, and misdiagnosed. In Growing Up Psychic, Chip Coffey offers indispensable information for anyone who interacts with these extraordinary youngsters—parents, educators, medical professionals, mental health clinicians, members of the clergy, paranormal investigators—and adults who faced the challenges of growing up psychic. In Growing Up Psychic, drawing on his firsthand experience and the true stories of kids he has worked with and helped, Chip Coffey shows you how to: • Determine if a child is really psychic—as opposed to simply imaginative or seeking attention • Identify the different kinds of psychic abilities kids (and adults) might have • Gain control over when and how psychic information is received • Safely connect with others in the psychic community • Deal with skeptics and disbelievers “Read Chip Coffey’s book to learn about an astonishing, inspiring, unexplained propensity of the human mind.” —from the foreword written by Dr. Raymond Moody, author of Life After Life |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: Walking New Orleans Barri Bronston, 2021-03-30 Get to Know the Famous Louisiana City’s Vibrant and Historic Neighborhoods From Lakeview and Mid-City to the Saenger Theatre and the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, the Big Easy is one of the world’s most fascinating places to explore. Grab your walking shoes, and become an urban adventurer. Lifelong resident and acclaimed author Barri Bronston leads you on 33 unique walking tours in this comprehensive guidebook. Visit the legendary restaurants, music clubs, parks, and museums—and go beyond the obvious—with self-guided tours through the incomparable Crescent City. Escape into nature at Audubon Park. Enjoy a walk at the Lafitte Greenway, the premier walkway from the French Quarter to City Park. Take in the refreshing views along the Lakefront. Marvel at the stunning and historic architecture of Old Metairie. With this guide in hand, you’ll soak up the history, gossip, trivia, and more. The tours offer Barri’s tips on where to eat, drink, dance, and play. With humorous anecdotes, surprising stories, and fun facts to share with others, this guidebook has it all. Whether you’re looking for the lively flair of Magazine Street or a hip neighborhood like Faubourg Marigny, Walking New Orleans will get you there. Find a route that appeals to you, and walk New Orleans! |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: Haunted New Orleans Bonnye Stuart, 2012-08-07 Explore the haunted hotels, houses, restaurants,and historic places in the “City That Care Forgot” From Mardi Gras celebrations to the disasters of Hurricane Katrina, the city of New Orleans is filled with ghosts, mysteries, and spooky happenings. Anyone who picks up Haunted New Orleans is sure to get goose bumps. Rather than just a straightforward account of eerie phenomena, this book offers an entertaining storyteller’s twist on the old New Orleans legends and solid historical background. There is also enough information for readers and travelers to visit the sites of these strange occurrences . . . if they dare. Bourbon Orleans: More than seventeen ghosts have been reported to haunt this historic hotel. The most famous is the devastated bride desperately searching for her groom, a Confederate soldier who died in the war. Who would have thought they would still be looking for each other in this beloved landmark after all these years? St. Louis Cemetery No. 1: Considered the most haunted cemetery in the world, this “City of the Dead” teems with paranormal activity. Be on your guard for shadowy orbs and apparitions of those who remain amid the ancient gravestones, reminding visitors of the interdependent nature of life and death. |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: Stay Out of New Orleans P. Curran, 2019-06-15 Stay Out of New Orleans: Strange Tales A crass tour of feral street life in New Orleans in the 1990's. A lucid walk through the shadows of North America's best and weirdest city, a place that bewitches some visitors and infects others. A bohemia stretching back to the dawn of absinthe. A town of hidden doors, hidden courtyards, and open secrets. Each day a fresh crime eager to happen, transcendent, fertile. Death lurking in every bar. No one knew it was a golden age............ See what the flood washed away... Self published in 2012, Stay Out of New Orleans has become an underground New Orleans cult classic and has gone on to sell a couple of thousand copies strictly by word of mouth and carried in but a couple of local stores. Now re-designed and re-formatted these 13 stories of NOLA 1990's street life will continue to find a new audience of readers-those both enchanted and those repelled by the city. |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: The Mexican Witch Lifestyle Valeria Ruelas, 2022-11-29 Discover the vibrant culture of brujeria and embrace your own inner witch with this essential guide to spellcasting, spirit worship, tarot, crystals, and all the other elements of this increasingly popular lifestyle. A modern Mexican bruja is a powerful person, one who reads the tarot and performs spellwork and rituals of devotion to their spirit guides and deities. Brujeria, which translates as witchcraft in Spanish, is a unique form of spirituality that blends core elements of Afro-Indigenous beliefs. Having originated in Mexico, brujeria is now practiced in Latinx communities across the world. Valeria Ruelas was raised living every aspect of the brujeria lifestyle. From shopping at botanicas and yerberias, to casting spells, to interpreting tarot readings, Valeria has today become one of the foremost practitioners of brujeria in the US. And as part of her daily practice, she seeks to bring the intense wisdom, harmony, and spirituality that comes with living this bruja lifestyle to her followers and returning power and ancestral magic to those whose agency has been lost. Within these pages, Valeria provides you with an expert’s introductory handbook for all the aspects of brujeria, including, -Respectfully shopping at a yerberia or botanica -A complete guide to common crystals -Essentials for your altar -A introduction to tarot -Spells to bring luck, love, and good fortune -The secrets of Santa Muerte Comprehensive and inspiring, The Mexican Witch Lifestyle is the perfect guide for anyone curious to learn more about this vibrant culture of witchcraft. |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: Haunted by History Craig Owens, 2017-08 Haunted by History, Volume I, by Craig Owens uncovers little known facts about eight prominent historic hotels in Southern California and the origins behind many of their ghost stories. Not only does his well-documented research separate facts from legends, but Owens also keeps the subject matter interesting by interweaving historic photos with his own elaborately staged Old Hollywood-style photos shot in the most haunted rooms, hallways, and lobbies. This unique book blends solid research, fascinating insights, and haunting photography that will appeal to believers and non-believers alike. Hotels and inns featured in Vol. 1 are the Hotel del Coronado, the Victorian Rose Bed & Breakfast, the Julian Gold Rush Hotel, the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, the Alexandria Hotel, the Wyndham Garden Pierpont Inn, the Banning House Lodge, and the Glen Tavern Inn. |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: The Rose Tattoo Tennessee Williams, 2010-04-01 Published as a trade paperback for the first time, with a new introduction by the acclaimed playwright John Patrick Shanley (Doubt) and the one-act on which The Rose Tattoo was based. The Rose Tattoo is larger than life—a fable, a Greek tragedy, a comedy, a melodrama—it is a love letter from Tennessee Williams to anyone who has ever been in love or ever will be. Professional widow and dressmaker Serafina delle Rosa has withdrawn from the world, locking away her heart and her sixteen-year-old daughter Rosa. Then one day a man with the sexy body of her late Sicilian husband and the face of a village idiot, Mangiacavallo (Italian for “eat a horse”), stumbles into her life and clumsily unlocks Serafina’s fiery anger, sense of betrayal, pride, wit, passion, and eventually her capacious love. The original production of The Rose Tattoo won Tony Awards for best play and for the stars, Eli Wallach and Maureen Stapleton. Anna Magnani received the Academy Award as Best Actress for the 1955 film version. This edition of The Rose Tattoo has an Introduction by playwright John Patrick Shanley, the author’s original foreword, the one-act The Dog Enchanted by the Divine View that was the germ for the play, and an essay by noted Tennessee Williams scholar Jack Barbera. |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: The Haunting of Louisiana Sillery, Barbara, 2001-08-31 To those who may be encountering Louisiana for the first time through these wonderful stories-prepare to be engaged and entertained to a degree to which you are certainly unaccustomed . . . Barbara's gift for storytelling holds in the written word just as it does before a television camera.-Phillip J. Jones, former secretary, Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism A personal, anecdotal narrative that paints events with evocative descriptions . . . best savored in slices-it serves up a great bedtime read.-New Orleans Times-Picayune Based on the PBS documentary of the same name that aired across the country, The Haunting of Louisiana highlights many of the stories that would not fit into the one-hour television program. Louisiana's haunted reputation is spotlighted in the twenty chapters that cover the ghostly escapades and happenings at Oak Alley Plantation, Ormond Plantation, Destrehan Manor, and America's most haunted home, the Myrtles, in St. Francisville, to name a few. The book also includes behind-the-scenes incidents that occurred during the taping of the documentary. Who is the lady in the photograph whose mirrored reflection appears headless in a bedroom in Oak Alley Plantation? Why are little girls the only tour visitors to experience the taunting of Chloe, a slave and mistress of the owner of the Myrtles in the 1800s? Whose invisible hand had to be repeatedly pushed away from the owner's car horn at Chretien Point Plantation before the owner could get a good night's rest? The spine-tingling explanations for these events and many others are just waiting to be discovered. |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: The Haunted South Alan Brown, 2020-09-07 Southerners love the South. And some souls never leave. Savannah, New Orleans and St. Augustine are among the most haunted places in America, and chilling stories abound nearly everywhere below the Mason-Dixon line. At Seaman's Bethel Theater in Mobile, Alabama, actors and staff are frightened by the unnerving sounds of a child's laughter. The ghost of Alfred Victor DuPont, a noted ladies' man, is said to harass female employees in the stairwell at DuPont Mansion in Louisville, Kentucky. The Café Vermilionville is housed in what is reputed to be Lafayette's first inn. A young girl in a yellow dress, thought to be a previous owner's daughter who died from polio around the time of the Civil War, startles patrons from the balcony of the restaurant. Join author Alan Brown as he traverses the supernatural legends of the American South. |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: Ghosthunting North Carolina Kala Ambrose, 2011-09-13 Journey with author Kala Ambrose as she explores the most terrifying paranormal spots in the state of North Carolina. She begins in the coastal wetlands of East Carolina where she explores haunted lighthouses, battleships, forts, and the shipwrecked beaches where Blackbeard and his pirates still roam. She tours the Piedmont area of NC and visits the most actively haunted capitol in the US and interacts with the ghost of a former NC State Governor. Her journey continues west into the Blue Ridge Mountains where the ghost known as the pink lady and her friends await your presence at the historic Grove Park Inn, where many presidents, celebrities and ghosts have stayed over the decades. Travel information is provided to each haunted location for those brave enough to make the journey in person and for paranormal researchers who are interested in exploring haunted North Carolina. Join Kala Ambrose as your guide to Ghosthunting North Carolina as she takes you behind the scenes with detailed information about each destination. |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: Ghosts I Have Been Richard Peck, 2001-04-23 Upon discovering that she has the gift of Second Sight, Blossom also learns that whether glimpsing the future or traveling into the past, one is powerless to alter history. |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: Louisiana Legends & Lore Alan Brown, 2021-02-08 Lean back into Louisiana lore with an earful of New Orleans jazz and a bellyful of Cajun cuisine. But when the music dies down and the lights flicker out, hushed conversations bleed into the darker mysteries of the Pelican State. Storied outlaws like John Murrell, Eugene Bunch and Leather Britches Smith steal into the room. Voodoo priestesses Marie Laveau and Julia Brown are already there, along with the Phantom Whistler and the Axeman of New Orleans. Folklorist Alan Brown educates and entertains with tales of the unseemly, bizarre and otherworldly, like the legends of the Rougarou, the Lutin and the Honey Island Swamp Monster.--Back cover. |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: Fear Dat New Orleans: A Guide to the Voodoo, Vampires, Graveyards & Ghosts of the Crescent City Michael Murphy, 2015-10-01 By the author of the acclaimed Eat Dat, a brand-new guide to New Orleans's scary side, from Voodoo rituals to historic cemeteries and haunted mansions Fear Dat New Orleans explores the eccentric and often macabre dark corners of America’s most unique city. In addition to detailed histories of bizarre burials, ghastly murders, and the greatest concentration of haunted places in America, Fear Dat features a “bone watcher’s guide” with useful directions of who’s buried where, from Marie Laveau to Ruthie the Duck Girl. You’ll also find where to buy the most authentic gris-gris or to get the best psychic reading. The Huffington Post tagged Michael Murphy’s first book Eat Dat, about the city’s food culture, the #1 “essential” book to read before coming to New Orleans. New Orleans Living called it “both reverent and irreverent, he manages to bring a sense of humor to serious eating—and that’s what New Orleans is all about.” In Fear Dat, Murphy brings similar insights and irreverence to New Orleans voodoo, vampires, graveyards, and ghosts. |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: Killer Year J.T. Ellison, Jason Pinter, Brett Battles, Allison Brennan, 2022-12-06 A collection of killer stories from some of today's hottest crime fiction writers, edited by grandmaster and #1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child. Killer Year is a group of thirteen authors whose first novels were published in the year 2007. Now, each member of this widely-praised organization has written a story with his or her own unique twist on the world of crime. Each entry in this one-of-a-kind collection is introduced by the author's Killer Year mentor, including bestselling authors James Rollins, Tess Gerritsen, and Jeffery Deaver. Other contributors–of original stories, essays, and commentary–include acclaimed veterans Ken Bruen, Allison Brennan, Duane Swierczynski, Laura Lippman, and M.J. Rose. This is a book that no fan of the genre can do without. |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: The Casquette Girls Alys Arden, 2013-10 Originally published: New York: Kensington. |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: Haunted Otero Diana Delugan, 2014-08-11 Based on actual reports of paranormal activity. During the 19th and 20th century, the Hacienda de Otero and surrounding ranch grounds were the target of repeated Apache Indian attacks. Historic documents confirm at least two documented murders during these attacks. Staff and visitors of the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa, a Historic Hotels of American Member, have disclosed their experiences of why the resort may be one of the most haunted sites in southern Arizona. You will hear about cowboys who refuse to leave the ranch and about the spirit of a murdered boy that has been heard and seen playing inside the Hacienda. A real historic site, the Otero ranch land was part of a Spanish land grant issued in 1789. |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: Ghost Hunter's Guide to New Orleans Jeff Dwyer, 2016-09-15 It’s not hard to find restless spirits in the Big Easy. Let the popular paranormal investigator guide you through its winding streets and history. Newly revised and updated, this installment in the much-acclaimed Ghost Hunter’s Guide Series is designed for locals, new residents, and travelers seeking the haunted history of the Crescent City and nearby locations. Detailed descriptions and historical background for more than two hundred locations guide readers to sites where they might encounter ghostly apparitions. Sites and spirits in the Garden District and French Quarter include the ghosts of voodoo priestesses, victims of yellow-fever epidemics, several well-known French Quarter restaurants, and the famous Lalaurie Mansion, thought to be the most haunted house in New Orleans. A section on City Park, the Faubourg Marigny, and nearby Chalmette, the site of the Battle of New Orleans, is also provided. A chapter dedicated to day trips suggests the paranormal possibilities awaiting travelers destined for the famous River Road plantations and Baton Rouge. Praise for Jeff Dwyer’s Ghost Hunter’s Guide to the San Francisco Bay Area “While sometimes scary, [the ghost stories] more often serve as reminders of the sometimes quirky, and oftentimes tragically haunting, history of the people of California.” —The Reporter (Vacaville, CA) “I thought I knew everything about the wine country, but I apparently overlooked the protoplasmic ‘walk by night’ world.” —Mick Winter, author of The Napa Valley Book |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: Haunted Indiana 4 Mark Marimen, 2005-09 Haunted Indiana 4 delves once more into the eerie side of Indiana history with new and old tales from across the state: * The spirit of America's most prolific female serial killer who is said to haunt her former home in La Porte; * The ghost of a grave robber said to walk the paths of a cemetery in New Albany; * A ghost town near Nashville that truly lives up to the term Ghost Town; * The gentle story of a grandfather's spirit who made a phone call from beyond the grave to aid his granddaughter when she needed it most; * Tales of enigmatic spirits of former prisoners who are serving a more than life sentence at the Old Jail Museum in Valparaiso; * A series of ghostly tales told within the ranks of the police from across the state; and many more. . .Also included in Haunted Indiana 4 is an audio CD narrated by Mark Marimen with four stories - including one never before published. |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: Big Easy Eric Wilder, 2015-05-19 Someone is killing New Orleans street people, and it's hurting the city's tourist trade beginning to recover from hurricanes Katrina and Rita. More than murder, voodoo is involved, the killer possibly an actual Vodoun deity. Wyatt Thomas, the French Quarter's favorite P.I., is forced to respond, or to die. |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: Ghost To Coast Tours and Haunted Places Rhetta Akamatsu, 2009-01-15 The states are full of haunted mansions, jails, courthouses, hotels and homesteads. Phantom hitchhikers, headless engineers, and unending battles abound. Let Ghost to Coast Tours and Haunted Places tell you who, what, and where the ghosts and haunted places are, and help you find the tours that will lead you to them in every state from Alabama to Wyoming. |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: Spirits of Wickland Mansion Dixie P. Hibbs, 2014 Visitors to historic Wickland Mansion in Bardstown, Kentucky are impressed by the striking beauty and stately elegance of this family estate. Built between 1825-28 and home to three state governors, it is considered one of the best remaining examples of Georgian-style architecture in the state and an important tourist destination. Although no one has lived at Wickland for nearly 20 years, it still serves as home to resident spirits who have been drawn back to visit this magical place. Although members of the Wickliffe family, who originally lived in the residence, still frequent the grounds, two of their slaves from the 1860s are more commonly heard, plus other spirits just passing through. Led by historian Dixie Hibbs with the help of twin mediums, special tours have been given since 2009 to converse with Wickland's resident spirits and learn about 19th-century life, and insights into the afterlife.Spirits of Wickland Mansion is a permanent record of these guided tours from 2009-2013, transcribed from audio and handwritten notes of the conversations between the living and those now passed on. |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: Letters from Liselotte Charlotte-Elisabeth Orléans (duchesse d'), 1998 Married in 1672, at 19, to Louis XIV's bisexual brother, the Duke of Orleans, Liselotte began her voluminous and fascinating correspondence from the Court of Versailles which she continued until her death 50 years later, making her the greatest chronicler of her day. |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: The Blue Diamond P. S. Bartlett, 2015-09-02 Ivory Shepard didn't want to be a pirate when she grew up but she didn't plan on being orphaned and alone at thirteen with her three cousins either. After a Spanish raid in Charles Towne left them with nothing, Ivory held her cousins together, trained them to fight for their lives and led them to a life of quiet refuge on the banks of the Ashley River. Out of reach of the hands of unscrupulous men, they found life on the farm a tolerable substitute for the traditional alternatives life would force onto them-until the night the pirates showed up. Setting foot on that first pirate ship was nothing compared to the life of freedom and adventure awaiting them, once Ivory and the girls were through playing nice. Only one man believes he can stop her and he won't need a ship full of guns to do it. If it were only that easy... |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: In Old New Orleans W. Kenneth Holditch, 1983 |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: A Ghost on Every Corner Dawn Colclasure, 2019-09-30 There’s a ghost town then there’s a “ghost” town! A Ghost on Every Corner is a collection of stories from paranormal investigators who have done investigations in some of America’s most haunted cities. Read about the ghost haunting a restaurant in Galena, Illinois, or about a Gettysburg Battlefield ghost who follows an investigator home! There’s also Marilyn Monroe’s ghost haunting the famous Roosevelt Hotel, a ghost violently attacking an investigator at the Sallie House and the ghost of Edgar Allan Poe’s adoptive father angrily pushing an investigator down the stairs! You’ll also get to read historical (as well as ghostly!) information about places such as The Alamo, Myrtles Plantation and the famous BirdCage Theater. Walk with investigators located across the country as they gather evidence about ghosts and go where no other would dare to tread! |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: Ghosts of Bobby Mackey's Music World Dan Smith, 2013-09-17 Over the years, Bobby Mackey's Music World has played host to countless real-life horror stories and a string of criminal activity. The site has been the location of death and destruction since the nineteenth century, including illegal lynchings and a bridge collapse killing forty-one men. Illegal gambling and liquor abounded when it later served as the Bluegrass Inn. In more recent years, mafia bosses turned it into a mafia-controlled nightclub known as the Latin Quarter. Beginning with the caretaker who fell under a demonic possession to more recent encounters between patrons and the paranormal, author Dan Smith revives the chilling stories that make it the most haunted nightclub in America. |
| bourbon orleans hotel haunted history: Haunted City Joy Dickinson, 2004 One of America's most romantic and mysterious cities - its steamy languid climate; its cultural gumbo of Catholicism and voodoo, French past and Creole present; and its celebrated corruption, cuisine and cemeteries - all combine to make the Crescent City a magical place. A magic enhanced by Anne Rice's novels of the sensually supernatural. Newly updated, this guide offers a tour of hotels, gravesites, streets and places mentioned in these novels, complete with maps, photos, some usual and some unusual tourist information like the fictional settings of Anne's Vampires and Witches. |
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Bourbon whiskey - Wikipedia
Bourbon whiskey (/ b ɜːr b ən /) (or simply bourbon) is a barrel-aged American whiskey made primarily from corn (maize).
The 30 Best Bourbon Brands, Ranked - Tasting Table
Jan 2, 2025 · The world of whiskey is always in motion, so it's hard to narrow down the very best bourbon brands out there - but we're excited to share our ranking.
15 Best Bourbons: Top Whiskeys To Drink (Updated Ranking)
Jun 3, 2024 · The definitive guide to drinking Bourbon. See exactly which bottle of bourbon you should try with our ranking of the top brands.
25 Best Bourbon Whiskey Brands 2024 - What Bourbon
Aug 6, 2024 · The best bourbon is often the least flashy and most affordable. Here are the 25 best bourbon whiskey brands you should be drinking in 2024.
What is bourbon? And how is it different from other whiskies?
Bourbon is a type of American whiskey, distilled from a mash made primarily of corn. Despite it’s popularity, the spirit remains a mystery to many. So how is it defined, and what else does the …
What Is Bourbon? A Guide to America’s Original Whiskey
Mar 20, 2023 · Designated “America’s Native Spirit” by a 1964 Congressional resolution, bourbon is nearly as old as the U.S. itself, with origins that date to the American Revolution, and likely …
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Breaking Bourbon - The #1 Authority in Bourbon & American …
Breaking Bourbon is a bourbon and American whiskey lover's destination for the newest bourbon reviews, comparisons, bourbon release calendar, & more.
What Is Bourbon? Our Guide to This Favorite Spirit Explains All
Feb 23, 2024 · Our guide to bourbon explains what bourbon is, what it is made from, and how it's made. Also, the different types of bourbon and what is better for sipping versus what to use for …
Is Bourbon the Same as Whiskey? - Food & Wine
May 14, 2025 · Bourbon must be distilled no higher than 80% ABV, must enter the barrel at a maximum of 60% ABV, and bottled at no less than 40% ABV (80 proof). Bourbon must be aged in …
Bourbon whiskey - Wikipedia
Bourbon whiskey (/ b ɜːr b ən /) (or simply bourbon) is a barrel-aged American whiskey made primarily from corn (maize).
The 30 Best Bourbon Brands, Ranked - Tasting Table
Jan 2, 2025 · The world of whiskey is always in motion, so it's hard to narrow down the very best bourbon brands out there - but we're excited to share our ranking.
15 Best Bourbons: Top Whiskeys To Drink (Updated Ranking)
Jun 3, 2024 · The definitive guide to drinking Bourbon. See exactly which bottle of bourbon you should try with our ranking of the top brands.
25 Best Bourbon Whiskey Brands 2024 - What Bourbon
Aug 6, 2024 · The best bourbon is often the least flashy and most affordable. Here are the 25 best bourbon whiskey brands you should be drinking in 2024.
What is bourbon? And how is it different from other whiskies?
Bourbon is a type of American whiskey, distilled from a mash made primarily of corn. Despite it’s popularity, the spirit remains a mystery to many. So how is it defined, and what else does the …
What Is Bourbon? A Guide to America’s Original Whiskey
Mar 20, 2023 · Designated “America’s Native Spirit” by a 1964 Congressional resolution, bourbon is nearly as old as the U.S. itself, with origins that date to the American Revolution, and likely …
#1 Bourbon Store In The USA | Bourbon Delivered | Bourbon ...
Discover exclusive and hard-to-find bourbons and whiskeys at Bourbon Hunt USA. From small-batch bourbon to rare whiskey picks, we curate the best selection for bourbon enthusiasts. …
Breaking Bourbon - The #1 Authority in Bourbon & American …
Breaking Bourbon is a bourbon and American whiskey lover's destination for the newest bourbon reviews, comparisons, bourbon release calendar, & more.
What Is Bourbon? Our Guide to This Favorite Spirit Explains All
Feb 23, 2024 · Our guide to bourbon explains what bourbon is, what it is made from, and how it's made. Also, the different types of bourbon and what is better for sipping versus what to use for …
Is Bourbon the Same as Whiskey? - Food & Wine
May 14, 2025 · Bourbon must be distilled no higher than 80% ABV, must enter the barrel at a maximum of 60% ABV, and bottled at no less than 40% ABV (80 proof). Bourbon must be …
