Catch a Show and a Ghost at this Historic Virginia Tavern

John Shelton, father-in-law to Patrick Henry, owned a tavern at this site in Hanover County, Virginia from 1750 to 1764. It was there Patrick Henry got his start in law and politics. The current Hanover Tavern was an extension on the original, which was torn down in 1822. Dozens of famous characters ate, drank, and slept there, which is why, perhaps, it has a reputation for being haunted. The most commonly reported sightings are of a woman in black, a playful little girl, and a man in a brown suit. The woman in black is believed to be Ann Chisholm, who lived at the tavern in the 1860s. The little girl is thought to be the daughter of a tavern employee who died of an illness. The man in a brown suit is a mystery, but some believe he may be a former guest of the tavern. Paranormal investigators have conducted several investigations at the Hanover Tavern and have captured evidence of some of the reported activity. Whether or not you believe in ghosts, there's no doubt that the Hanover Tavern is a place with a rich history and a mysterious past. #virginia #haunted #paranormal #ghoststories #hauntedplaces #supernatural #spooky #creepy