Bethlehem Academy is rumored to be haunted by spirits including nuns and a murdered child, who manifest as cold spots, metallic tastes, crying sounds, and moving objects like chairs. There are local stories of a nun crushed by an ox, a servant's child who died of disease, and a student who committed suicide over a broken heart. The building, which has operated as a convent, hotel, and bed & breakfast, has also been the site of unexplained smells and odd sounds. Some visitors report tasting metallic flavors in their mouths, feeling intense misery, or experiencing sudden cold spots. Sounds of children crying, people talking, and even phantom whispers have been reported. Chairs and other objects are said to move on their own, even after closing time. A distinctive smell of red wine has been noted by some individuals. The building has a history as a convent, a hotel, and most recently, a bed and breakfast, which is where many guests experienced paranormal events. Tales of hauntings include a nun fatally crushed by an ox, a child dying of disease, and a student driven to suicide by a broken heart.