Congress Hall in Cape May, New Jersey, is a historic hotel known for its reported hauntings, with several spirits believed to linger on the property, including the ghost of former owner Annie Knight, who may be seen strolling the hotel's third-floor hallway, and possible spirits from the 1878 fire that destroyed the original building, which was rebuilt in 1879. Other reported phenomena include a mysterious woman with a parasol seen by a medium, a fire that occurred near where a spirit pointed, and possible glimpses of former owners. The spirit of Annie Knight, who owned the hotel in the early 20th century, is said to be a frequent visitor, sometimes seen walking through the central hallway. Guests have reported feeling a presence and seeing spirits of those affected by the Great Fire of 1878 that destroyed the original Congress Hall building. In one account, medium Gail Farace saw a woman with a parasol, who pointed at a spot in the lobby just before a fire erupted near that location the next day, according to a YouTube video. Some believe that other former owners, such as E.C. Knight, who was in the hotel business before the fire, and fiery preacher Carl McIntire, who owned it later, might also linger on the property. The hotel was first built in 1816 but was destroyed by the Great Fire of 1878. It was rebuilt in 1879 and has undergone numerous renovations since then, making it a significant piece of Cape May's history.