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The Winsted Wildman
Filed Under: Cryptozoology, LegendsIllustration by Pie Grande, courtesy of Wikimedia CommonsAlthough we've written about the various alleged sightings of "Bigfoot" in Connecticut, there's one...
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The Headless Horseman of Canton
Filed Under: Hauntings, LegendsFrom "The Headless Horseman Pursuing Ichabod Crane" by John Quidor, courtesy of Wikimedia CommonsMost of us are familiar with the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow, the...
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Filed Under: Hauntings, LegendsIf you grew up in the Valley, you’ve probably been to Hookman’s Cemetery (Great Hill Cemetery) in Seymour late at night looking for paranormal activity. The version of...
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The Darn Man
Filed Under: Connecticut Curiousities, Legends, The Damned Blog The Darn Man's original coat may have looked like this formal jacket from early 19th century. When it comes to Connecticut vagabonds of...
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Damned Interview: Courtney McInvale
Filed Under: Hauntings, Interviews, Legends, PodcastsCourtney McInvale operates Seaside Shadows ghost tours in downtown Mystic and has written the new book Haunted Mystic. She recently was kind enough...
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Buried in a Barrel: The Grave of Capt. Sluman Gray, Lebanon
Filed Under: Investigations, Legends, Weird PlacesThe Damned Story: We’ve heard of metaphorically being “over a barrel,” but what about literally being in one? Sit thee back and enjoy the peculiar...
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The Jewett City Vampires, Griswold
Filed Under: Investigations, LegendsThe Damned Story: When people think of early New England, one of the many things that come to mind are the infamous witch trials of the late 17th century, of which...
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The Glawackus, Glastonbury
Filed Under: Cryptozoology, LegendsThe Damned Story: In 1939, a mystery creature terrorized Glastonbury and surrounding areas, attacking livestock and pets. It was never caught or properly identified,...
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Sea Monsters & Serpents, Long Island Sound
Filed Under: Cryptozoology, LegendsThe Damned Story: With its maritime heritage, it's no surprise that Connecticut also has a rich history of sea monster and sea serpent sightings.For centuries,...
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The Makiawisug (The Little People) of Mohegan Hill, Uncasville
Filed Under: Legends, Odd Things, Weird PlacesThe Damned Story: From pixies and leprechauns to brownies and elves, legends abound of "little people" who live hidden away from most eyes. Found on almost...
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