The Deerfield Inn in Deerfield, MA is rumored to be haunted by several spirits, including a former innkeeper named John, who is seen as a shadowy apparition, and Cora, the wife of another former innkeeper, described as a "bossy" spirit. Other reported paranormal activity includes lights and furniture moving on their own, strange knocking noises, unexplained tugs on the pillows, and a glowing apparition known as Herschel, frequently seen in Room #48. Guests have reported seeing shadowy figures, particularly a man's apparition believed to be John, the former innkeeper, and a glowing apparition called Herschel in Room #48. Strange knocking sounds have been heard, and guests have described a distinct knock on the door late at night. Objects are frequently reported to move on their own; this includes furniture, items like the front desk sign, and even things like beaker slides. Guests have reported physical contact, such as a tug on their pillows and a pinching sensation. Lights have been reported to turn on and off by themselves. A man's shadowy apparition, believed to be a former innkeeper. A "bossy" spirit, identified as the wife of a former innkeeper. A glowing apparition, most often associated with Room #48.