Ghostly occurrences reported at the former Jesse Lee Home for Children in Seward, Alaska, included the sounds of children crying, disembodied footsteps, and unnerving feelings of being watched. Many believe that the spirits of former residents, who experienced hardship at the orphanage, remain tied to the location. According to paranormal investigators and those who explored the abandoned buildings, specific unsettling encounters were attributed to the Jesse Lee Home in Seward. Visitors to the derelict building heard the disembodied sounds of children crying or talking in empty rooms. Some people claimed to have seen dark, human-shaped apparitions moving quickly through the halls. The sound of footsteps could reportedly be heard from empty rooms or walking through the halls, suggesting a ghostly presence. The most commonly reported experience was an overwhelming sense of dread or being watched. Some accounts describe objects moving on their own, a common sign of a poltergeist haunting. The tragic history of the Jesse Lee Home serves as the foundation for the persistent stories of paranormal activity. Many believe that the pain and suffering of its young residents caused their spirits to become trapped in the location. Despite being a home for children in need, life was difficult for the residents, who were mostly Alaska Native children. A strict environment, forced assimilation, and the hardships of orphanage life created a difficult existence for many. Tales of accidental deaths among the children, though difficult to confirm, fuel the belief that some spirits never found peace. A fire in the early history of the home is also a part of its tragic and paranormal lore. The building was severely damaged during the 1964 Good Friday Earthquake and was abandoned shortly after, leaving its painful memories to linger in the empty structure. After decades of abandonment and decay, the Seward City Council voted in 2020 to demolish the historic Jesse Lee Home. The dilapidated state of the building and the presence of hazardous materials made it a safety concern. A memorial is planned for the site to honor the children and staff who were part of the home's history.