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Unveiling the Enigmatic Past of the Augustine Inn

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1920 photo of the Augustine Beach Hotel

The Augustine Beach Hotel, now known as the Augustine Inn, has witnessed its fair share of paranormal experiences. With its long history, it is not surprising that there have been reports of ghostly encounters and unexplained phenomena.  In 2020, the owners of the Inn invited DSGI to provide a bit of paranormal “entertainment” after dinner. Little did the patrons know that some entertainment is not for the faint of heart. The location of the Inn is important because of its proximity to the water, wildlife refuge and relative seclusion. This area is south of Port Penn on Delaware Route 9, though the street address is Saint Augustine Road in Middletown, Delaware. Route 9 was one of the primary paths of… Continue reading

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DSGI Visits Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

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DSGI Visits Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

Sometimes when strangers find out that I am a paranormal investigator or my daughter freely tells them that I talk to ghosts, haha, they look at me like I’m crazy. I’ve got news for you. There’s a whole lot of crazy in the world, and believing in the paranormal should be at the bottom of that list. In 2021, the Diamond State Ghost Investigators (DSGI) traveled to Weston, West Virginia, for a private overnight paranormal investigation. History of Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum (TALA), also known as the Weston State Hospital, is a former psychiatric hospital located in Weston, West Virginia. The hospital was built between 1858 and 1881, but it didn’t start operating until 1864. While that… Continue reading

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The Fort Delaware Ghost Cat

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Fort Delaware Officers' Kitchen

As you know from our previous post about an overnight investigation at Fort Delaware, it is a historic site located on Pea Patch Island in the Delaware River. The fort was built in the mid-19th century and served as a Union prison during the Civil War. Today, it is a popular tourist destination known for its rich history and paranormal activity. I first joined the Diamond State Ghost Investigators (DSGI) in October 2017 and had never led tour groups before, had never been to Fort Delaware AND I have never even conducted an investigation until then. I was so nervous; my palms were sweaty, and my heart was racing, which had nothing to do with ghosts! Fortunately, I got paired… Continue reading