Wicked Curious Radio - The Last Dance: Ghostly Gatherings and Haunted Celebrations

Have you ever wondered whether ghosts celebrate? In this episode of Wicked Curious Radio, Roxie Zwicker explores a fascinating side of New England folklore—stories of spirits who seem to gather long after the living have gone home. Travel from Salem’s elegant Hamilton Hall, where shadowy figures are said to dance beneath the chandeliers, to a delightfully spooky 1916 “Ghost Dance” that transformed an Elks Hall into a Halloween spectacle. Along the way, discover what a Boston Globe investigation revealed about ordinary New Englanders who quietly shared extraordinary encounters with the unexplained. Then journey to historic Sandwich, Cape Cod, where local legend tells of master glassmakers who return each year for a phantom Glassmakers’ Ball, complete with ghostly music, mysterious dancers, and the unforgettable Gaffer Bonique. Are these lingering spirits, echoes of history, or simply the stories we continue to tell? Join us as we explore the places where New England’s past refuses to fade away. History, folklore, haunted traditions, and a little mystery await. Stay wicked curious.