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The Major Graham Mansion, located in Wythe County, Virginia, was constructed in stages beginning in 1830 by the wealthy Graham family, who profited from iron production, slave labor, and extensive land holdings. Major David Pierce Graham, a Confederate officer and iron supplier during the Civil War, expanded and refined the mansion throughout his life. The…
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Have you ever driven down the road and suddenly feel creeped out? Afraid to look in the mirror, in case someone is watching you from the backseat? Michael Kleen has written Haunted Highways of Virginia. We’ll talk about the infamous Bunnyman Bridge, ghosts of Colonial soldiers, Civil War Battlefields, Outlaws and more in the Old…
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From colonial aristocratic manor to dilapidated squatter’s nest to historic landmark, Carlyle House has survived centuries, but eyewitnesses claim something otherworldly has survived with it. Built by Scottish merchant John Carlyle on premier lots along the Potomac River from 1751 to 1753, this mid-Georgian stone manor is older than our country. An old folktale invites…
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My new book Haunted Highways of Virginia was officially released in August. This is my second title published by The History Press (this one under their imprint Haunted America). My first, Witchcraft in Illinois, came out in 2017. I’m especially proud of this book, which will make a great companion for road trippers looking for…
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For over three hundred years, Virginia’s taverns have accommodated weary travelers, from horseback riders of the distant past to modern commuters seeking a break from the gridlock. Some of these historic taverns dotting the highways and byways of the Old Dominion served storied figures like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Stepping into them is like…
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