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St. Augustine is the oldest city in the United States. Its beginnings date back to 1565. In the next four and a half centuries, St. Augustine experienced battles, war, Native American massacres, pirates, yellow fever, murders, betrayals, suicides, the Great Fire of 1914 and more. So it should come as no surprise that St. Augustine is one of the most haunted cities in this country.
Your professional guide will tell you about the paranormal activity believed to be caused by the hauntings of executed pirates as well as their victims.
St. Augustine Pirates
St. Augustine attracted more than its share of pirates. The pirates would wait for a Spanish galleon full of gold and silver to experience difficulties and then they’d attack. When they couldn’t get a ship, they’d raid St. Augustine and take any valuables they could find. They’d pillage, loot and kill.
St. Augustine residents had every reason to hate pirates The Plaza de la Constitution was where the pirates that were captured were hung and quartered.
Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grille
Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grille is housed in a historic building. Diners have heard ghostly whispers and apparitions from the past have been seen in corners. Your guide will tell you about the building’s connection to the city’s haunted past.
You’ll get insight into the most haunted places in St. Augustine as your guide tells you about the dark side of the city. See historical sites that are as haunted as they are beautiful.
Casa de la Paz
Casa de la Paz is now a private home, but in the early 1900s it was a bed and breakfast. You’ll hear about honeymooners, a tragic death and the subsequent haunting by Miss Mabel.
Casablanca Inn on the Bay
You’ll see the Casablanca Inn on the Bay. During Prohibition, the financially stressed owner worked with bootleggers. To let them know if it was safe for them to come to the inn, she would shine a light from one of the second story windows. Today people often see a light in that window. The light comes on from a lantern that no one is holding. Many guests of the Inn report that lamps not plugged in will turn on by themselves.
Other Haunted Locations
You’ll hear tales of hauntings in many of St. Augustine’s historic buildings including Treasury on thel Plaza, the Spanish Military Hospital and more. Your tour will cover a mile of haunted properties where you’ll be surrounded by centuries old spirits.
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Additional Information
If you’d like to read more about St. Augustine’s paranormal activity, try these books. And you can use our links to see how you can save money on them.
- Ghosts of St. Augustine by Dave Lapham
- Haunted St. Augustine & St. John’s County by Elizabeth Randall and Bob Randall