The haunted history of Westbrook's Talcott House includes reports of unexplained phenomena such as unmade beds, ragtime music playing from vents, and a piano playing on its own, linked to the original wealthy owner who died in a fire at the property. Residents have also described seeing apparitions, hearing crashes, and experiencing pressure from a presence. Beds becoming unmade without explanation and a piano playing by itself have been reported. Ragtime music playing from the vents and unexplained crashing sounds are among the reported occurrences. Witnesses have reported seeing a ghostly figure in a bedroom and a presence in the basement. One individual felt pressure pushing them against a wall, leading to them quickly leaving the house. The haunting is often linked to the property's wealthy original owner, who died in a fire at the house. There are also accounts of a second fire occurring at the building during a recent renovation. One family reported experiencing a variety of events, including their granddaughter talking to someone unseen and a bed shaking in a room. Another individual recounted instances of their keys and personal belongings going missing, only to reappear years later in the same spot. Another resident's experience included seeing a friend's deceased mother hovering in their bedroom.