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The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural

Edgar Allan Poe's Resting Place | Paranormal Deep Dive

The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural

Ghost Stores, Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural Stories

Science, Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture, Personal Journals, Spirituality, Natural Sciences

4.62.2K Ratings

🗓️ 13 April 2025

⏱️ 17 minutes

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Summary

On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the enigmatic Westminster Hall & Burying Ground in Baltimore, Maryland—a site where history intertwines with the supernatural. Established in 1786, this cemetery is not only the final resting place of literary icon Edgar Allan Poe but also a hotspot for ghostly tales and unexplained phenomena.  

Tony delves into the origins of the burial ground, the unique architectural decisions that led to the creation of its eerie catacombs, and the various legends that have emerged over the centuries. From the mysterious "Poe Toaster" to documented paranormal investigations, we explore why this historic site continues to captivate the imaginations of visitors and ghost hunters alike.

Transcript

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0:00.0

Welcome to the paranormal deep dive from Real Ghost Stories Online and the Grave Talks.

0:07.1

The city of Baltimore has no shortage of history, but few places within its borders

0:10.9

carry the eerie weight of Westminster Hall and Burying Ground.

0:15.6

A cemetery established in 1786, its hallowed grounds have witnessed centuries of change, mystery, and if the

0:23.0

stories are to be believed, things that defy explanation. It's a place where the dead rest

0:29.5

uneasily, where whispers travel through the darkened catacombs beneath a Gothic revival church,

0:35.8

and where one of America's most legendary literary figures,

0:40.3

Edgar Allan Poe, remains at the heart of the story. His death was strange, his burial even stranger,

0:47.1

and the legends that surround him have only grown with time. For decades, reports have emerged

0:53.3

unsettling shadows in the crypts, footsteps in

0:56.6

empty corridors, and voices that seem to echo from the past. Ghost hunters, historians, and

1:03.1

skeptics alike have tried to uncover the truth. Is Westminster Hall merely a historic relic

1:08.3

with an overactive imagination surrounding it,

1:11.4

or is something someone still lingering here unwilling to move on?

1:16.7

Tonight we step into the past, into the shadows, and into the unknown.

1:22.2

Because when you walk the grounds of Westminster Hall,

1:24.8

history isn't just remembered, it whispers back.

1:29.2

I'm Tony Bruske. It whispers back. I'm Tony Brusky.

1:36.5

Let's dig in. Westminster Hall and burying ground was never meant to be a place of mystery. Like many cemeteries of its time, it was built out of necessity, a final resting place for Baltimore's growing

1:42.3

population in the late 18th century.

1:45.6

But what makes this place different isn't just the people buried here.

1:50.1

It's the way the dead have seemingly refused to be forgotten.

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