Immaculate Rose History Blogger
October 31, 2017
Who are the ghosts who still haunts the quaint, cobblestone streets of Savannah GA? Walking these pathways you feel as though you stepped back in time. Experience the charm and the whispers etched into the city’s moss-covered past. Hear the voices of the residents who have never left. Their stories will grip and send chills down your spine as you listen to hauntings which have left their impression on our past. Savannah GA welcomes you!
As you might know the past is often referred to as the good old days. That’s because “the history books have cleaned them up.”*
Tale’s of love’s longings, broken dreams and the shadows of spirits just like us fills the air; only known in the memories of stories and myths. Join us as we walk the streets remembering those who have gone before us. Their fears, hopes, loves, sacrifices, etc. Enter a world where the spirits still speak their concerns for you. Will we listen to the spine-chilling creeks of our mind?
*Quote borrowed from the play & movie, 1776 (the musical)
Trust us, you must experience a ghost tour while in Savannah GA. They are not only fun and scary but educational too. Our tour guides will escort you to our darkest nightmare. As we venture through some of the city’s most terrifying locations, learn the reality behind the tales. Carefully crafted, hear of ghosts, murder and the spirits—some say still walk among us. So, Book Today! If you dare.
Join us on this list of some of Salem MA haunted locations:
—The Witch House
the only structure with a direct link to the witch hysteria, it is said to still house some inhabitants of the past.
—The Old Burying Point
from descendants of the Mayflower to John Hathorne, a leading figure in the witch trials—this cemetery contains the remains dating back to 1637.
The Salem Witch Memorial
next to the Old Burying Point it represents the victims of a town on the verge of madness.
The House of the Seven Gables
the inspiration for Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic novel of the same name. A tale of curses, retributions, witchcraft, vengeance and romance is told by the great-great grandson of the leading magistrate, John Hathorne—of the 1692-93 witch trials.
Hawthorne Hotel
stay at the hotel that embodies the spirit of Salem. Some say it’s haunted by the ghosts who will never let us forget what occurred here in the 1690s!
Of course Salem is much more than witches but this town, with a name meaning Peace will forever be remembered for anything but. So, visit us—a city that offers its guest a little of everything; a place which still cast its spell on you!
Are you awake there is a secret staircase within The House of the Seven Gables? Let’s explore the intriguing questions behind this mystery.
This house served as the inspiration for Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel of the same name. The story of guilt, retribution, curses, romance, etc. still resonates today. Come discover a world not unlike our own; the hidden dark depths of our mind. Let’s walk step-by-step, the same pathways as are ancestors—perhaps you’ll learn some dark unspoken truths about yourself!
Want to know what even the locals are terrified to speak of? Board the Trolley of the Doomed and be escorted to the darkest corners of your mind. Humans have always been intrigued by the unknown. Take our tour and be haunted by the places as well as the people who have walked the same path we do today.
Experience a city known for its ghostly past. What better way to travel to the realm of the supernatural than by hearse? Featuring heart pounding tales of our past, join us as you discover Savannah GA; a city of untold horrors even the locals don’t speak of.
What lessons can the ghosts within Savannah, GA teach? Visit a place where whispers echo through time. In a realm where ghostly voices tell of mysteries, phantoms and tales of love. Walk the cobblestone streets which speaks with stories from a mysterious woman, known as the Belle of the South.
Welcome to Savannah GA, a city that has captures its unique place in time.
Just one of the stories that makes-up the city’s legendary past.
Join us as we explore a lover’s caring who by transcending the vail of death, returned to escort his wife to the other side, The mystery of what is beyond is answered as their love story continues. Experience the haunted truth of a Savannah gentlemen and his bride he refused to forget.
#SavannahGAMmysteries #SpiritOfAndrewLow
A community which is still haunted by its past.
Dare to walk among the mysterious surroundings of the 1692-93 witch hysteria. Stroll the streets Nathaniel Hawthorne once stepped. Journey back to a time where Salem was a maritime port. Discover the supernatural stories behind a location which still sends chills up one’s spine.
Come, explore a world of curses, spells and magic; where truth is revealed in the whispered voice of the spirits that lingers among us. Join us as we learn about the dark history of a town whose very name means—Peace.
Come on board the Salem Trolley and travel to places which has transformed a nation; we stop at all the major attractions within the city. Let our tour guides tell you the mysterious lore and the secrets of a community steeped in history. Sit back as you discover a spirit realm which is still trying to speak, or perhaps warn us today. Imagine being in the past as you ride through the streets to an era of time which is still very much alive. So, buckle up and let the power of time reveal its voice.
This love story goes beyond time and space. In an era of war a romance between two souls marches on.
Ms Jennie Wade and Corporal Johnston Skelly tells of their relationship as they are caught in the crossfire of war. But in the midst of death comes a love story that reaches beyond eternity. Come with us as we travel back to an age where reality is suspended, the Civil War continues and an epic love still beats.
They say the spirit would still live on somewhere in time. Are you ready to explore the possibility that our ancestors are still alive and walking the earth with us?
The Farnsworth House Inn, Gettysburg PA is only for those with tough as nails spins. Whether you choose to take a tour, eat at our fine dining restaurant or stay the night you risk encountering a phantom from history— face to face!
Welcome to where the past still lives; where the Battle of Gettysburg is still being fought.
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In the eerie darkness of night a pen scratches against a parchment of time. The man, the writer and the myth continues to write from behind the vail.
Ever question if Edgar Allan Poe himself might still be whispering his tales of the macabre from beyond? Can you picture the master still crafting his stories of terror and cryptic mystery; a phantom poet who still knows our darkest secrets.
The Ghost of Edgar Allan Poe— Are we brave enough to enter!
(Note: This is a mock media alert to showcase my ability to write one)
October 1, 2024
Kate Fox
Executive Director of the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
136 Blackstone St.
Boston, MA 02109
Dear Ms Fox
What must it have been like to be accused of something you know you didn’t do? Imagine being in your 70, a very pious woman and being thrown into jail for consorting with the devil?
At the Salem Witch Museum, Salem MA you can learn more of these stories and of the terror which ensued within this community. The year is 1692, fear has gripped the people of this community and soon 20 individuals will be sentenced to death; and countless others will have their lives destroyed.
Merry Ward, Director of the Sales at the Salem Witch Museum would like to speak about a new package available from the museum. She and the historical institution has put together a series of courses and talks about the history of witchcraft. How did the subject evolve and how did a small town which meant Peace become the symbol of intolerance and oppression.
If you would like to learn more on this project, please feel free to contact us at The Salem Witch Museum (merryw@salemwitchmuseum.com) or Thomas McGovern Jr at immaculatecopywrting@yahoo.com.
Very Respectfully,
The Immaculate Rose Writing Studio
(Note: This is a mock media alert to showcase my ability to write one)
Media Alert/Dinner and Tour Opportunity
October 31, 2024
Dinner and Ghost Tour at the Farnsworth House Inn, Gettysburg PA
What
The Farnsworth House Inn is renowned for its historic and ghostly place amid the lush landscape of the Civil War. At the epicenter of the conflict between the states, the house is the place where the fatal shot came from which killed Jennie Wade. It also would serve as a field hospital where both Union and Confederate men were treated and passed from this life.
This Halloween join us as we pay honor to those lost and the sacrifice of the past. The day in which the vail is at its thinnest the staff of the Farnsworth Inn invites you to have dinner and get an exclusive tour of the house once owned by Brigadier General Elon John Farnsworth.
When
Thursday October 31, 4:30-9:00
Where
401 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg PA
Photo Opps
There will be opportunities for photos of the house and the people (living and deceased) who are connected to this important historic site.
Contact
The Farnsworth House Inn, (717) 334-8838
Thomas McGovern Jr., immaculatecopywriting@yahoo.com
(Note: This is a mock press release to showcase my ability to write one)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Witch House Announces New Tour Training
Calling all Tour Guides
Salem, MA—September 19, 2024-The Weekend of October 17 The Witch House, Salem MA will be conducting a special training event for new tour guides.
“To me there is nothing more fraught with mystery & terror than a remote Massachusetts farmhouse against a lonely hill. Where else could an outbreak like the Salem witchcraft [hysteria] occur.”— H.P. Lovecraft
We know what happened in Salem, MA in 1692 but could living in such close quarters have been a factor also? Learn about the community and the house, whose walls were there (oh, if they could only speak what a story they would tell!)
How did a town that meant Peace go down the road to being one of terror and intolerance? You, as a tour guide will be the voice of the spirits of those within that community. You will tell their story and be our guide to this journey through 1692-1693.
“You’re a liar! I am no more a witch than you are a wizard. If you take my life away, God will give you blood to drink.”—Sarah Good, executed on July 29, 169
“RESPECT”— Bridget Bishop
Join us as we delve deeper into the horrors of 1692 and its consequences. Tour Guides will learn at our exclusive training this October and travel back to Salem— a town on the brink of madness. Click here to register for your chance to be a guide at The Witch House.
About The Witch House, Salem MA
Built between 1620 and 1645, the house became famous for being the home of Jonathan Corwin. Making a name for himself as a predominant figure in the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Even though no proof exists that any of the trials or pre-trial interrogations took place in the house, The Witch House stands as the only structure from those days; and is thus a must see.
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Media Contact: Thomas McGovern Jr (Immaculate Rose Studio); immaculatecopywriting@yahoo.com, Phone: (973) 454-5371
If you love a good ghost story then look no further than Turner’s Seafood in Salem, MA. Famously known for once being the apple orchard of Bridget Bishop (the first supposed witch to be hanged during the 1692 witchcraft hysteria.) The site is now restaurant and supposedly haunted!
Picture yourself accused of something you know you’re innocent of. Bishop eventually married three times, inherited vast amounts of wealth and is said to have bewitche her husband to get control of his fortune. But it was spring, 1692 the provincial government of Salem final found a way to deal a fatal blow to Bridget Bishop!
She had been cited for bewitching fives girls, conjuring pigs and flying monkeys “torture Neighbors,” etc. Her trial lasted eight days. When it came to an end she would be the first person to be hanged in the Massachusetts Bay colony.
Turner’s Seafood, located at 43 Church Street in Lyceum Hall where many notable people have spoken, Fredrick Douglass, Ralph Waldo Emerson, etc, (Probably the most fascinating thing to happen here took place on February 12, 1877. Salem, MA can claim the honor of being the place where Alexander Graham Bell introduced the telephone.) Known as the Salem Lyceum Society, it became a popular spot for speakers for a vast range of subjects to speak.
And, if you want a good seafood dinner and an atmosphere of history there is no place like Turner’s Seafood. The seafood menu has tantalizingly choices for their customers. From the appetizers to their main courses, all are delicious. A Turner’s Seafood the desserts looks great as well, even though I have never partaken in them. As we dine in the history of the place you will appreciate a time lapse which takes you to a bygone era.
So, why not stop by and enjoy this amazing place that has you stepping back in time Many people have seen “a woman in a long, white gown drifting throughout the building,” as well as the smell of apples which can be sensed inside.
So, make your reservation at the famous Turner’s Seafood Restaurant and you to may meet the spirit of Bridget Bishop; still searching for the respect she never received in this world. Book by this weekend and receive a free drink to get you ready for your encounter—you’ll probably need it!