Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage, Somerville


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Both the Wallace House and the Old Dutch Parsonage are rumored to be haunted by benign, residual spirits tied to their long histories. Visitors and guides report experiencing unexplained taps, tugs, and disembodied noises in the houses, with the Wallace House's spirit described as "friendly". The Wallace House: A friendly, mischievous ghost: A spirit in the Wallace House has a reputation for being playful and non-threatening. Tour guides and guests have reported feeling taps on their shoulders or tugs on their clothing as they walk through the house. Some visitors have heard unexplained noises coming from the upper floors, such as things moving around when no one is there. The house was built by Scottish merchant John Wallace, and was famously used by General George Washington as his headquarters during the winter of 1778–1779. The Old Dutch Parsonage: A young male servant: A separate spirit is believed to haunt the Old Dutch Parsonage, a house built in 1751. A paranormal film about the location specifically explores the haunting said to be caused by a young male servant.

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