The Avenel House in Bedford, VA is described as haunted by multiple spirits, most notably the "White Lady," a woman believed to be Mary Francis, who is seen in the house and grounds, sometimes holding a parasol or appearing near windows. Other reported entities include a phantom cat, a child, and even soldiers, with paranormal activity documented by national teams and the Avenel Foundation, which manages the historic property. The most prominent ghost is the "White Lady," often identified as Mary Francis, the wife of the home's builder, William Burwell. She is said to wear a long, white dress and hold a parasol, and has been seen pacing the grounds and gliding through the mansion. A phantom cat has been reported, sometimes causing electronic phenomena that sound like meowing. There are reports of both Confederate and Union soldiers haunting the property. Other reported spirits include a woman in black, a child, a German music teacher, a man in a tuxedo, and a spirit named Cate.