65. The Haunting of Nelly Butler: America’s First Documented Ghost

In 1799, a family in Maine reported nightly visits from the spirit of a deceased woman. The apparition didn’t float through walls or stand at the end of beds. Instead, she would stand before dozens of people and talk for hours. She would appear at any time of day or night and could even appear in different households. Soon enough, an entire community of four towns was taking orders from a ghost... Tonight, we unpack the Haunting of Nelly Butler, America's first ghost story.Like Candles? Check out our collab with Ghost Poppy!Sources:LiBrizzi, Marcus A. The Nelly Butler Hauntings: A Documentary History. Edited by Dennis W. Boyd. Library of Early Maine Literature. Gardiner, ME: Tilbury House Publishers, 2010.Check out the book hereThe Dark Histories Podcast. Season 2, Episode 19, “America’s First Documented Ghost: The Nelly Butler Haunting.” 2018.Contact Us:Socials at Reddit | Instagram | Facebook @WeirderAfterDarkEmail: [email protected]