College of William and Mary, Williamsburg
The College of William and Mary is widely known as a haunted campus due to its deep historical ties to tragedy, war, and Native American history. Reported hauntings include spectral soldiers from the Revolutionary and Civil Wars wandering the Wren Building, which served as a hospital. Other popular haunted locations are St. George Tucker Hall, with tales of a student suicide, and Barrett Hall, where flickering lights and attic noises are often reported. Wren Building: Said to be haunted by soldiers and potentially Sir Christopher Wren himself. Its history as a hospital during wars and its location over a crypt add to its eerie reputation. St. George Tucker Hall: Known as a hotspot for a female student who allegedly died by suicide on the third floor. Some say her ghost asks about exams during finals week. Barrett Hall: Students report seeing lights flickering in the attic, hearing footsteps, and other unexplained sounds emanating from the top floor. Sunken Garden: Rumored to be the site of activity from Native American boys who tried to escape the college or where soldiers trained. Hunt Hall: Another former hospital, this building is said to be haunted by the ghost of a girl who died there. Phi Beta Kappa Hall: Reports include the sound of piano music and a phantom dress in the audience of the theater. President's House: Mysterious knocks are sometimes heard from the house, with no known source.