House of Horrors - The Truth Behind Gettysburg's Infamous Orphanage

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is famous for the blood spilled on its battlefields, but some of its darkest history happened behind closed doors after the smoke cleared. This week, we explore the National Soldiers' Orphans Homestead—a place meant to sanctuary the children of fallen Civil War heroes, which instead became a living nightmare.Enter Headmistress Rose Carmichael. To the public, she was a strict, dedicated disciplinarian. To the children locked inside, she was a monster. We dive deep into the horrifying reality of her reign: the systematic starvation, the psychological trauma, and the discovery of a child's body hidden in the backyard. Most terrifying of all, we step inside "The Dungeon"—the windowless basement room where children were shackled in the dark for days on end. Why did it take so long for the town to notice? And whose spirits still cry out from the basement today? Pull the blankets tight, because this story leaves a scar.Do you have a supernatural story of your own? Forward emails to [email protected] and we may read your spooky tale. Follow Moon Brews on Instagram @moon.brews.podcast Thanks to our amazing & gifted Graphic Designer for our beautiful art. Contact Instagram:  @ally.vavdesignCitations:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cemetery_Hillhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Homestead_at_Gettysburghttps://ghostcitytours.com/gettysburg/haunted-gettysburg/ghosts-children-orphanage/https://gettysburgghosts.com/spirits-of-the-childrens-orphanage/Interview with Ghostly Images at Gettysburg#GettysburgOrphanage #RoseCarmichael #HauntedOrphanage #GettysburgHauntings #TheDungeon #NationalSoldiersOrphansHomestead #ParanormalPodcast #HauntedHistory #ghoststories #ghost #ghostinvestigations #hauntedhome