The Milford Historical Society's region has several locations reported as haunted, including the area near the bridge, an old house with a history of sudden deaths from settlers and the Native American period, and The Columns building, known for ghostly voices and closed doors. These paranormal accounts are often tied to the historical events and the energetic nature of past residents in the area. The area near the bridge is considered haunted due to its long history, dating back to the 1639 settlement and previous Paugussett Indian presence. Sudden deaths from shipbuilding, settlers, and the rum industry that attracted pirates are thought to contribute to the hauntings. The Columns: This building has recorded paranormal activity, including a voice that repeats "This is mine" in a room with old cradles. A door also closed on its own in one room, and a slave-made cradle was noted by investigators. Older Houses: Several very old homes in Milford are considered haunted by energetic people who lived there. One account describes an experience of anger and anxiety with noises and voices saying, "Get out. Leave us alone". Paranormal investigators have explored locations like The Columns and a house where residents felt a "heavy feeling on their chest," heard voices, and experienced anger and anxiety. There are theories that spirits become attached to belongings and may attach to old objects in the environment. The area has a rich history, from its original inhabitants, the Paugussett, to its founding by English settlers in 1639.