Adventures and Posts

In June of 2025, we traveled to Williamsburg, Virginia, and one of the locations high on our walking itinerary was the Old Public Gaol. With its reputation as one of the most unsettling and historically significant structures in Colonial Williamsburg, the jail was a place we knew we wanted to experience firsthand rather than just read about.

In this deep dive into the Secrets Behind the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre—Chicago 1929, we uncover the chilling truth behind one of America’s most infamous gangland killings. Inside a quiet Lincoln Park garage, seven men were lined up against a brick wall and executed in cold blood—an act that shocked the nation and cemented Chicago’s reputation as the epicenter of Prohibition-era violence.

In June of 2025, we traveled to Williamsburg, Virginia, and one of the first places we visited during our stay was the George Wythe House. This historic home marked the beginning of our day in Colonial Williamsburg and set the tone for everything that followed. There was something fitting about starting our visit at a site connected to one of the area’s most influential figures, especially as we eased ourselves into the history and atmosphere of the town. The Wythe House was

In June of 2025, we traveled to Williamsburg, Virginia, and one of the locations Marianne uncovered during her research was the Wren Building at the College of William and Mary. Known as one of the oldest academic buildings still in use in the United States, the Wren Building immediately stood out as a must-see stop on our trip. Its deep colonial roots and connection to early American history made it a perfect fit for our itinerary.

For decades, the case of Stella Liebeck vs. McDonald’s has been mocked as the ultimate “frivolous lawsuit.” But was it really? In this episode, we uncover the full story behind the 1992 hot coffee case that sparked national outrage, corporate PR spin, and sweeping tort reform debates.

In June of 2025, we drove to Richmond, Virginia, as part of our vacation, and one of the stops on our itinerary was the White House of the Confederacy. This location stood out to us not only because of its major role in Civil War history but also due to the numerous paranormal stories and reports we had come across during our research. With our long history of visiting historic and haunted locations, this stop felt like a natural addition to our trip.

In June of 2025, we found ourselves once again in Fredericksburg, Virginia, a town we have visited many times and never seem to grow tired of exploring. Each trip feels like opening a familiar book and discovering a page we somehow missed before. This time, we set our sights on the historic Rising Sun Tavern, eager to finally take the guided tour and learn more about one of the city’s most well-known colonial buildings.

In June of 2025, we traveled to Frederick, a town rich with Civil War history and timeless charm. During our visit, we learned about the story of Barbara Fritchie, a local legend whose name is forever tied to one of Frederick’s most famous historic homes. Her story immediately caught our attention, blending patriotism, folklore, and the lingering echoes of the past that always seem to draw us in.

In June of 2025, we once again found ourselves drawn back to Spotsylvania Confederate Cemetery in Fredericksburg, Virginia. This quiet and often overlooked burial ground had left a lasting impression on us during our first visit in 2006, and nearly two decades later, we felt compelled to return. The goal was simple but personal—to see if the uneasy, chilling atmosphere we remembered so clearly would still be there. Our original visit in 2006 took place early in the morning, j

In June of 2025, we traveled to Richmond, Virginia, and one of the most anticipated stops on our itinerary was Hollywood Cemetery. Nestled along the James River, this historic cemetery immediately impressed us with its sheer size, rolling hills, and quiet, reflective atmosphere. From the moment we entered, it was clear that this was not a location you could fully appreciate in a quick visit—it demanded time, patience, and curiosity. Hollywood Cemetery is vast, and we quickly

In July of 2017, we took a trip down through Virginia, making several meaningful stops along the way, and one of the most important was our visit to Appomattox Court House. This small village holds an outsized place in American history as the location where the American Civil War effectively reached an end. Entering the grounds was akin to entering a timeless moment, imbued with the profound presence of history.

In July of 2019, we traveled to Parkersburg, West Virginia, and made a point to stop at Quincy Hill Park, a location that had been on our list for some time. Before the trip, we had read about the park’s layered history and the many stories tied to the hilltop, including its role during the Civil War and the tragedies said to have taken place there. With so much history concentrated in one area, we knew this was a place we wanted to experience firsthand.

In November of 2025, we traveled to Warren, Ohio, and once again made our way to the Pioneer Cemetery, a place we have come to know well over the years. Each visit feels somewhat different depending on the season, the weather, and the mood of the grounds, but this stop was special for one key reason. For the first time, we had access to a published brochure designed specifically for a self-guided tour of the cemetery. That simple addition entirely changed how we experienced t

While exploring Richmond in the summer of 2025, Marianne picked up a local tourist magazine from the lobby of our hotel and noticed that Old St. John’s Church was just a short distance away. Given its close proximity—and its deep roots in American history—we quickly added the church to our list of must-see stops before leaving the city, not realizing just how memorable the visit would become.

The first time we stood beneath the towering light at Fairport Harbor Lighthouse was in 2004; it felt like nothing more than a quiet stop along Lake Erie’s shoreline—a historic beacon watching patiently over the water. Years later, in 2015, we returned with a very different purpose.

During our Haunted Ohio River trip in July 2019, we made a chilling detour on our journey home—one that had been on our list for years. Instead of heading straight back, we stopped at the infamous Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum to spend the day exploring its vast halls on a guided tour, eager to experience firsthand the history, atmosphere, and unsettling stories that surround this legendary institution.

At the end of November in 2025, we traveled to Sharon, Pennsylvania, to tour the Buhl Mansion, drawn in by the promise of history and the chance to see the grand home beautifully decorated for the holiday season. The timing was perfect because winter was just starting to set in and the decorations made an already beautiful historic setting feel even cozier.

Since 2009, visiting Gettysburg has become an annual tradition for us, even if we can only manage a few days at a time. Each trip feels like a return to familiar ground, a place that never quite gives up all of its stories.

In July of 2024, we traveled to Dayton, Ohio. One of our visits was to the Carillon Historical Park with the goal of going to the National Wright Brothers Museum. We also encountered some other hidden treasures during our visit.

In October of 2025, we heard about the tragic story of Antonio and Giuseppe Mittiga, who drowned in the Cuyahoga River on March 24, 1924, as they were trying to return home before dark and decided to take a shortcut going down the river.

In the summer of 2025, we traveled to Baltimore, Maryland, to visit several different historical and haunted locations. One of the stops on our list was the historical Old St. Paul Cemetery. Unfortunately, when we made our way down to the cemetery, it was closed to the public.

On Memorial Day of 2025, we traveled out to Oak Hill Cemetery in Youngstown, Ohio, to find some notable internments and to pay our respects for Memorial Day. We have recently conducted some research for our book and also needed to collect some photographs and video footage.

In October 2025, we traveled to Kent, Ohio, and spent some time in the area visiting five different locations that have reported paranormal claims. Instead of making separate videos and posts for each location, we decided to combine them all into one production.

In June of 2025, we traveled to Frederick, Maryland, and one of the stops that we had to make was the old Frederick Court House. We visited the old Frederick Court House not only because of its rich history, but also because it has been the subject of several haunted claims.