Fright Night at the Museum

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As for Surratt House ghosts, I am a non-believer. However, I cannot explain footsteps that I heard over the years. My office used to be in the old house before we acquired the visitors' center and then the research center. There were times when I was alone, but did not feel alone. However, I never felt threatened.

My husband and I always theorized that the footsteps (and they were definitely men's) was John Lloyd trying to find those darn carbines that caused all the problems. As for the little girl, the guide who saw here described her outfit as being more of the Little House on the Prairie style. Remember that Surratt House was lived in continuously until the 1960s. I know what families lived there, but no real details on them.

We have been visited by two mediums (that we know of). One came unannounced and took over the tour! The other was part of a History Ghost program that was being planned for television. That medium did the whole Booth Tour seeking ghosts. Both mediums told us that Surratt House has no ghosts - just heavy emotions. One went so far as to say it was a sick house.

As far as I'm concerned, as long as I need a paycheck and enjoy my work, I will ignore the ghosts.

I'm heading out to work today. When I get a chance I will tell you of what we have to deal with today with families that are ghost chasers - with the help of computers and phone apps.