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🗓️ 19 April 2025

⏱️ 13 minutes

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On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the enigmatic tales surrounding Old Salem Cemetery, affectionately known as God's Acre, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Established in 1771 by the Moravian community, this burial ground is steeped in rich history and unique traditions. But beyond its serene facade lie stories that have both intrigued and unsettled visitors for centuries.

From the mischievous antics of the "Little Red Man" to shadowy apparitions reported near ancient graves, we delve deep into the accounts that have made God's Acre a focal point for paranormal enthusiasts. Join us as we explore these spectral legends, the cultural impact they've had, and the ongoing mysteries that continue to shroud this historic cemetery.

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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	They say that the dead tell no tales, but in the heart of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
0:12.0	That might not be entirely true.
0:14.8	Tucked away in this historic Moravian settlement lies God's acre, a cemetery unlike any other.
0:24.0	Perfectly aligned gravestones, an eerie sense of order, yet something about this place unsettles those who visit. Some say it's just the weight of
0:30.5	history pressing down on them. Others, they claim to see shadowy figures gliding between the
0:36.4	stones, hear whispers on the wind where no living soul stands.
0:41.5	And then there's the tale of the little red man.
0:45.1	A restless spirit said to belong to a mischievous shoemaker
0:48.1	whose tricks didn't stop with death.
0:51.5	Those who've encountered him say he scurries through the old graveyard, disappearing
0:55.5	just as quickly as he appears. Is it just overactive imagination? Or has something lingered in
1:03.0	Old Salem long after the last burial? Tonight we dig into the legends, the history,
1:09.1	and the unexplained mysteries of God's acre.
1:11.6	I'm Tony Bruske.
1:13.6	Let's dig in.
1:16.6	In the heart of North Carolina lies Winston-Salem a city with roots deeply intertwined with the Moravian Church, a Protestant denomination,
1:24.6	originating from what is now the Czech Republic. In 1766, Moravian
1:29.6	settlers established the town of Salem, envisioning a community built on principles of faith, unity,
1:35.3	and equality. Central to their settlement was the creation of a burial ground that would reflect
1:40.9	these values. Thus, in 1771, they consecrated God's Acre, a cemetery embodying
1:48.1	their beliefs about life, death, and the afterlife. The Moravians introduced a distinctive
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