Peyton Randolph House, Williamsburg
The Peyton Randolph House in Williamsburg, VA, is renowned for paranormal activity, including unexplained cold spots, disembodied voices, phantom footsteps, and the visual apparitions of former residents like Peyton Randolph and his wife, Elizabeth Harrison. Reports include the sensation of being touched or pushed, knocking sounds, a woman singing in the backyard, and strange movements from a second-story window. Some accounts suggest the house is haunted by the spirits of its former residents, including the family and individuals who died there from accidents or illnesses. Visitors have reported seeing spectral figures, including a man in 18th-century clothing believed to be Peyton Randolph, and the ethereal figure of Elizabeth Harrison. People have felt an icy grip on their shoulder, been touched, pushed, or even held in place by an unseen force. Disembodied voices, whispers, knocking sounds, the sound of boots stomping, and even a woman singing in the backyard have been reported. Objects are said to move on their own within the house. Sudden cold spots and a general feeling of dread or unease are reported in certain areas of the house, particularly the grand staircase and parlor room.