The Adam Thoroughgood House is described as a popular haunted location in Virginia Beach, known for reports of cold drafts, objects moving on their own, and apparitions of spirits, including a red-haired woman and a male entity in a brown suit. Some believe the spirits are connected to the long history of residents or even to events predating the house, like the displacement of Native Americans. Visitors have reported experiencing cold drafts and the feeling of a strong, unseen presence. Reports include instances of objects moving on their own. Eyewitnesses claim to have seen or sensed various spirits within the house. A spectral figure of a red-haired woman has been seen in the house. A man in a brown suit is also said to haunt the property. The number of spirits is estimated to be at least eleven, suggesting a significant presence of ghostly entities.