What are the most well - known Wilmington ghost stories?

The Bellamy Mansion ghosts are quite popular. The idea of the past slaves' spirits being there is both sad and spooky. Another popular one is about the haunted hotel with the woman in white. It's a classic ghost story type, and the thought of a tragic figure haunting a place draws people in.

The Pfister Hotel's ghost is quite well - known. Guests often report seeing a spectral figure in the hallways. It gives the hotel an air of mystery. The hotel has a long history, and it's possible that this spirit has been there for decades, just making its presence known to the occasional visitor.

The story of the haunted hotel is quite well - known. Guests staying there have reported strange noises like the sound of a woman sobbing in the middle of the night. It's said that the apparition of the jilted bride can sometimes be seen in the mirror of the bridal suite.

A well - known Schenectady ghost story involves an old inn. Guests have reported seeing the figure of a man in period clothing in their rooms. It's thought to be a former owner who refuses to leave his beloved establishment. He's often described as just a shadowy figure that disappears when you look directly at it.

The campus ghost story of the woman in white is also quite well - known. Students and locals alike have shared their experiences of seeing this apparition. It has become a part of the local lore. It might be related to some long - forgotten event in the history of the campus.

The Widener Library ghost is very well - known. Given the library's age and the countless number of people who have passed through it over the years, it's no wonder there are such spooky tales. The idea of a ghost among the books adds an air of mystery to the already imposing building.

There's a story about a haunted bridge in Budapest. It is said that a woman jumped off the bridge in despair many years ago. Since then, some claim to see her figure on the bridge at midnight, her hair and dress flowing in an invisible wind. The apparition is said to give off a feeling of great sadness.

The ghost story of the Margaret Mitchell House is quite well - known. Since Margaret Mitchell, the author of 'Gone with the Wind', had a somewhat tragic end, some believe her spirit haunts the place. People have reported feeling a strange presence, as if she's still there, perhaps reminiscing about the days when she wrote her famous novel.

The most well - known is probably the ghost in the old auditorium. People say that during rehearsals or late - night events, they've seen a figure in the balcony that looks like a former actor who died on stage there many years ago. It gives an eerie feeling as if they are still watching the performances.

A story goes that a couple driving through a desolate road near Point Pleasant saw the Mothman standing in the middle of the road. They tried to swerve but it seemed to disappear and then reappear on their car's roof. They sped away in fear. This kind of encounter is part of the more well - known Mothman ghost stories.