Mirrors: Horrors, History & Hauntings
Gabby Frye
Mirrors: Horrors, History & Hauntings is a paranormal podcast from writer Gabby Hope Frye. Episodes explore haunted places around the world: physical places that reflect the past and twist the present, blurring the lines between reality and illusion. Along the way, Gabby will document her investigations, while detailing the history and unexplained encounters that drew her to each location.
Season 2 takes Gabby around New England to learn about communication with spirit, leading up to an investigation at the infamous Lizzie Borden House.
New episodes are posted on Tuesdays. Follow the show @mirrorspodcast on Instagram and TikTok, and join the Patreon for monthly bonus episodes, a movie club, and other exclusive content.
If you have a paranormal encounter you'd like to share, send a message to [email protected].
Mirrors: Horrors, History & Hauntings is produced and hosted by Gabby Hope Frye.
Music by Jonathan Downs. Cover art by Kerry Mullen.
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2. Overnight at The Farnsworth House Inn
Mirrors: Horrors, History & Hauntings
08/06/24 • 30 min
The Farnsworth House stood amongst The Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. The attic was a Confederate stronghold, the dining room a makeshift hospital. The home's owner, Harvey Sweeny, along with other Gettysburg residents, were in the cellar, listening in horror as war raged on around them. Today, the Farnsworth House is a bed and breakfast, and it is the center of many haunting tales. We'll be spending the night in the Sara Black Room, the most popular guest room, known for its frequent paranormal activity.
Have you experienced something paranormal? If you have a Pennsylvania-based encounter you'd like to share, send a message to [email protected].
If you loved the episode, please consider subscribing to the Patreon, leaving a rating & review, and following my social media.
If you ever find yourself in the very haunted town of Gettysburg, visit the Farnsworth House Inn: https://farnsworthhouseinn.com/
Sources:
https://farnsworthhouseinn.com/about/
https://civilwarghosts.com/the-farnsw...
https://www.hauntedrooms.com/pennsylv...
https://civilwartalk.com/threads/farn...
Produced and hosted by Gabby Hope Frye.
Music by Jonathan Downs. Cover art by Kerry Mullen.
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Mirrors: Horrors, History & Hauntings
07/16/24 • 1 min
Welcome to Mirrors: Horrors, History & Hauntings, a brand new paranormal podcast. Writer Gabby Hope Frye will take listeners along as she explores haunted places.
The first episode drops July 30th, 2024. New episodes will release on Tuesdays during seasons.
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6. Eastern State Penitentiary
Mirrors: Horrors, History & Hauntings
09/03/24 • 24 min
Eastern State Penitentiary opened in 1829, establishing itself as the world's largest and most expensive prison, as well as the first true "penitentiary." All eyes were on Eastern State and its Quaker-inspired system of solitary confinement; it drew admiration and influenced over 300 other prisons around the world. However, the devastating mental, physical and spiritual effects of isolation are undeniable, facilitating a darkness within the prison walls today. Listen to hear Eastern State's history, as well as some of its many stories, such as the haunting of Al Capone and the prison's connection to the Battle of Gettysburg.
Have you experienced something paranormal? If you have a Pennsylvania-based encounter you'd like to share, send a message to [email protected].
If you loved the episode, please consider subscribing to the Patreon, leaving a rating & review, and following my social media.
Sources:
https://www.easternstate.org/sites/easternstate/files/inline-files/ESP-history-overview.pdf
https://ghostcitytours.com/philadelphia/haunted-philadelphia/eastern-state-penitentiary/
https://omgfacts.com/article/1202#
https://thoughtcatalog.com/jeremy-london/2018/09/eastern-state-penitentiary/
https://www.easternstate.org/explore/exhibits/al-capones-cell
https://philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/essays/eastern-state-penitentiary/
https://www.travelchannel.com/shows/ghost-adventures/articles/eastern-state-haunted-history
Produced and hosted by Gabby Hope Frye.
Music by Jonathan Downs. Cover art by Kerry Mullen.
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3. Investigating the Jennie Wade House & Gettysburg Orphanage
Mirrors: Horrors, History & Hauntings
08/13/24 • 33 min
The hauntings of Gettysburg stretch far and wide, telling the story of a vast history. However, there are two spots that are frequently visited for their paranormal activity, and are known to house consistent, named spirits. The first is the Jennie Wade House, where the only civilian killed in Gettysburg, Jennie Wade, was shot while baking bread for soldiers. The other, which lies across the street, is the National Soldier's Orphans' Homestead, where disturbing stories of abuse towards children originated. Listen to hear the history of these locations, as well as what happened while investigating these spaces.
Have you experienced something paranormal? If you have a Pennsylvania-based encounter you'd like to share, send a message to [email protected].
If you loved the episode, please consider subscribing to the Patreon, leaving a rating & review, and following my social media.
Sources:
https://www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com/jennie-wade-house/
https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/mary-virginia-jennie-wade
https://civilwarghosts.com/hauntings-childrens-orphanage/
https://youtu.be/pyW9LaPW40A?si=bxVkA-TRizFXHzee
Produced and hosted by Gabby Hope Frye.
Music by Jonathan Downs.
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7. Harrisburg State Hospital
Mirrors: Horrors, History & Hauntings
09/10/24 • 32 min
Harrisburg State Hospital was Pennsylvania's first public asylum. When it opened in 1851, the primary treatment was occupational therapy to keep the mind busy. Throughout its history, new treatments were developed and used, from hydrotherapy to insulin shock therapy to lobotomies. While Harrisburg State is seen as a progressive institution, and it influenced positive change in the mental health space, it's undeniable that its treatments have left a sort of sadness. Today, the hospital is known as one of the most haunted places in Pennsylvania, as many have reported intense poltergeist activity when on campus.
Have you experienced something paranormal? If you have a Pennsylvania-based encounter you'd like to share, send a message to [email protected].
If you loved the episode, please consider subscribing to the Patreon, leaving a rating & review, and following my social media.
Sources:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557996003359
https://www.uphs.upenn.edu/paharc/timeline/1751/tline7.html
https://hsh.thomas-industriesinc.com/
https://www.amazon.com/Harrisburg-State-Hospital-Pennsylvanias-America/dp/0738598275
https://www.travelchannel.com/shows/ghost-nation/episodes/murder-at-the-asylum
https://www.discovery.com/shows/ghost-lab/episodes/the-morgue
Produced and hosted by Gabby Hope Frye.
Music by Jonathan Downs. Cover art by Kerry Mullen.
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10. The Grand Midway Hotel
Mirrors: Horrors, History & Hauntings
10/01/24 • 46 min
The Grand Midway Hotel, located in the historic town of Windber, PA, is a place of mystery. A potential portal for spiritual activity. Its entire roof is a Ouija Board, it is home to the largest Tarot Card, and it is full of haunted objects. And that's all on top of the stories attached to the building, such as the alleged murder of a sex worker in the infamous Canopy Room and an unsolved murder in the Titanic-themed bar. Listen to hear all about The Grand Midway and my experiences staying there overnight. You'll also hear about the Spiritualist Movement and the history of Ouija Boards.
Watch my hotel walkthrough here -- https://youtu.be/gaTgmQT0ka8?si=l0xUHXvKCtbuO4_E
Have you experienced something paranormal? If you have an encounter you'd like to share, send a message to [email protected].
If you loved the episode, please consider subscribing to the Patreon, leaving a rating & review, and following my social media.
Sources:
https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Parks/OHenry/spiritualism.pdf
http://www.grandmidwayhotel.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbbGgaWfL0A
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/grand-midway-hotel
https://www.wtaj.com/destination-pa/destination-pa-grand-midway-hotel-embraces-haunted-history/
Produced and hosted by Gabby Hope Frye.
Music by Jonathan Downs. Cover art by Kerry Mullen.
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Unlocked: Haunted Los Angeles
Mirrors: Horrors, History & Hauntings
09/13/24 • 34 min
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As a thank you for listening to Mirrors: Horrors, History & Hauntings (and a recognition that today is a Friday the 13th), I'm bringing you a Patreon bonus episode!
I spent my last semester of college living and interning in Los Angeles. During my time there, I visited a few of its many haunted locations. Listen to hear about the history & hauntings of The Queen Mary, the Millennium Biltmore, The Comedy Store and more.
I'll definitely be back to LA, so this is just an intro to a few of its hauntings, based on my initial observations of the spaces. Part of the Patreon is the BTS planning of my trips & investigations, so let me know if there are any other places you think I should check out!
Have you experienced something paranormal? If you have an encounter you'd like to share, send a message to [email protected].
If you loved the episode, please consider subscribing to the Patreon, leaving a rating & review, and following my social media.
Produced and hosted by Gabby Hope Frye.
Music by Jonathan Downs. Cover art by Kerry Mullen.
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1. The Gettysburg Battlefield
Mirrors: Horrors, History & Hauntings
07/30/24 • 33 min
As the site of the bloodiest battle of the Civil War, the entirety of Gettysburg is haunted, with an undeniable heaviness in the air. However, there are a few spots where the energy is more prevalent and encounters are far more common. That's where we'll be exploring today. Listen to hear the history and hauntings of Devil's Den, the Deadened Woods, and Sach's Covered Bridge.
Have you experienced something paranormal? If you have a Pennsylvania-based encounter you'd like to share, send a message to [email protected].
If you loved the episode, please consider subscribing to the Patreon, leaving a rating & review, and following my social media.
Sources used:
https://www.battlefields.org/learn/civil-war/battles/gettysburg
https://www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com/devils-den-the-key-to-little-round-top/
https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/capture-devils-den
https://www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com/culps-hill/
https://www.battlefields.org/learn/maps/gettysburg-culps-hill-july-2-1863
https://civilwarghosts.com/sachs-covered-bridge/
Music by Jonathan Downs. Cover art by Kerry Mullen.
Show produced and hosted by Gabby Hope Frye.
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4. Abandoned: Centralia & Concrete City
Mirrors: Horrors, History & Hauntings
08/20/24 • 22 min
Abandoned places illustrate how the past persists, even in an ever-changing, ever-moving world. Centralia and Concrete City are two abandoned towns in Pennsylvania's anthracite region, where they were once at the center of the thriving coal industry. Centralia is now a near-ghost town, as it sits atop a mine fire that has been burning since 1962. A group of concrete structures, known as Concrete City, once housed a community of mine workers. Now, they sit abandoned in the woods of Nanticoke. Listen to hear the history of those towns, as well as what it's like walking around them today.
Have you experienced something paranormal? If you have a Pennsylvania-based encounter you'd like to share, send a message to [email protected].
If you loved the episode, please consider subscribing to the Patreon, leaving a rating & review, and following my social media.
Sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj5LjacccJ0
https://uncoveringpa.com/visiting-centralia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0smgua_yW-g
https://www.centraliapa.org/molly-maguires-centralia-pennsylvania/#google_vignette
https://uncoveringpa.com/concrete-city
https://pabucketlist.com/exploring-concrete-city-in-luzerne-county-pa/
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/concrete-city
Produced and hosted by Gabby Hope Frye.
Music by Jonathan Downs. Cover art by Kerry Mullen.
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5. The Grey Towers Castle
Mirrors: Horrors, History & Hauntings
08/27/24 • 22 min
Arcadia University ranks among one of the most haunted colleges in Pennsylvania. From a trickster spirit named Max to a haunted bridge and a room of mirrors, Arcadia has many unsettling tales to tell. Most of the hauntings center around The Grey Towers Castle, which was built in 1893 for the Harrison Family. The family has seemingly never left their home, as the beauty and history of The Grey Towers Castle has held onto the stories of the past.
Have you experienced something paranormal? If you have a Pennsylvania-based encounter you'd like to share, send a message to [email protected].
If you loved the episode, please consider subscribing to the Patreon, leaving a rating & review, and following my social media.
Sources:
https://www.arcadia.edu/about-arcadia/our-history/grey-towers-castle/
https://www.mainlinemedianews.com/2014/05/04/the-ghosts-of-arcadia-and-grey-towers-castle/
https://www.arcadia.edu/news/haunted-history-arcadia-university/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byKYszTV1m8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvp021dYBZI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7WJI8u2TH0&t=169s
Produced and hosted by Gabby Hope Frye.
Music by Jonathan Downs. Cover art by Kerry Mullen.
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How many episodes does Mirrors: Horrors, History & Hauntings have?
Mirrors: Horrors, History & Hauntings currently has 14 episodes available.
What topics does Mirrors: Horrors, History & Hauntings cover?
The podcast is about Hauntings, Society & Culture, History, Horror Movies, Documentary, Podcasts and Creative Writing.
What is the most popular episode on Mirrors: Horrors, History & Hauntings?
The episode title '2. Overnight at The Farnsworth House Inn' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Mirrors: Horrors, History & Hauntings?
The average episode length on Mirrors: Horrors, History & Hauntings is 30 minutes.
How often are episodes of Mirrors: Horrors, History & Hauntings released?
Episodes of Mirrors: Horrors, History & Hauntings are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Mirrors: Horrors, History & Hauntings?
The first episode of Mirrors: Horrors, History & Hauntings was released on Jul 16, 2024.
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