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Leather Man Mania
Filed Under: Legends, The Damned BlogWhen I'm outside shoveling the seemingly never-ending snow, I often think about how nice it is knowing that when I'm done, I'll be able to retreat to a warm and...
View ArticleComing Up Empty on Old Leathery
Filed Under: Legends, The Damned BlogAccording to the Pleasantville-Briarcliff Manor Patch, the exhumation of the Old Leather Man's grave at Sparta Cemetery in Ossining has come to a conclusion."We...
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The State Capitol, Hartford
Filed Under: Hauntings, LegendsCourtesy of Wikimedia CommonsThe Damned Story: Although the distinctive golden dome of the Connecticut State Capitol stands proudly as a symbol of democracy, there are...
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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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Return to The Old Leather Man
Filed Under: Investigations, Legends, The Damned BlogOne of our favorite subjects here is the legend of The Old Leather Man. We've written a bit about him, including the controversy in 2011 when the...
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The Dark Day
Filed Under: Events, Legends, The Damned BlogIn the past few years, the state of Connecticut has undergone some bizarre weather and events: Since 2010, we have had an earthquake, a blizzard, a...
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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...
View ArticleHookman's Cemetery, Seymour (Great Hill Cemetery)
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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