A History That Haunts? Fort Magruder Hotel: Williamsburg, Virginia | Exploration, Strange Happenings
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After spending a long afternoon in Colonial Williamsburg, our thirst for adventure was far from quenched.
With nightfall now well underway, Sarah mentioned an old hotel in Williamsburg that is said to be haunted.
Our curiosity was instantly sparked, and we began learning more about the many ongoing haunted happenings that have been rumored to take place there since the hotel first opened in the 1970s.
Fort Magruder Hotel and Conference Center sits on the grounds where the Battle of Fort Magruder, also known as the Battle of Williamsburg, took place in 1862.
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Many Confederate soldiers and Union Army troops lost their lives on that miserable, rainy day in early May.
Modern-day construction on the hotel parking lot unearthed skulls, bones, burial pits, and other Civil War artifacts. Over the years, countless guests and staff have also reported ghostly apparitions both inside and outside the hotel.
Sarah and I, completely fascinated by the stories, were a little timid but extremely curious to explore the Fort Magruder Hotel and Conference Center under the glow of a half-lit moon hanging in a clear Virginia sky.
Our eventful night began with a strange occurrence that happened almost immediately, leading us to even more eerie discoveries inside and outside the vintage hotel.
This turned out to be one of our longest videos to date, running nearly 50 minutes, and for good reason. We wanted you to experience the investigation right alongside us as we explored every corner of the property.
Together, let’s uncover what secrets and spirits might still linger at the Fort Magruder Hotel.