The National Museum of Civil War Medicine is considered a haunted location due to its history as a former mortuary and embalming facility, leading to reports of apparitions, unexplained noises like voices and footsteps, and a lingering sense of an unseen presence. Visitors and staff have described seeing a woman in 19th-century attire, figures on security cameras, and experiencing a feeling of being touched or bumped into by something unseen, reports that the museum uses for its haunted history tours. Staff and guests have reported seeing a woman in a gray, 19th-century dress on the third floor, as well as shadowy figures appearing and disappearing on surveillance cameras. Unexplained voices, including children's, have been heard, along with distinct footsteps, especially on the ramp in the morning. A distinct sigh was also reported in an office by a museum employee. People report feeling uneasy near the elevator, experiencing the sensation of being brushed against when nothing is there, and a general feeling of an unexplained presence in the building. An employee once witnessed a man walk into an office, turn off a light, and then disappear without reappearing, even though the office had only one entrance and exit. The building dates back to the mid-1830s with an 1892 addition where the museum is located. The building served as a mortuary and embalming place for nearly 100 years, contributing to its reputation for hauntings. During renovations, workmen were reportedly scared to go into certain parts of the building unless escorted.