Hauntings at the United States Air Force Museum in Dayton

10/31/21 • 40 min

Museums are known for holding all sorts of important objects. Some museums, however, hold something not usually visible... something of the spiritual realm. These places are fertile grounds for folklore to take root.

Such is the case with the United State Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio.

Come hear the personal experiences of famed author of Ohio ghost tales, Ms. Chris Woodyard. Her renowned 5-part series, Haunted Ohio, introduced many Ohioans to folktales which spring forth from our backyards. In today’s episode, she offers keen insights into the ghostly sightings at the largest military aviation museum in the world.

Come hear the heart wrenching true tale of a group of men, who gave all they had in support of our freedom. Many believe their spirits can still be found near parts of the wreckage of their WWII B-24D bomber.

We owe all veterans and active military members a debt of service. Let us remember their sacrifices as we approach Veterans Day on November 11.

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A special thanks to author Chris Woodyard for her participation in today’s episode. You can find her extensive collection of ghostly tales at her website here: http://hauntedohiobooks.com/

Such is the case with the United State Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio.

We owe all veterans and active military members a debt of service. Let us remember their sacrifices as we approach Veterans Day on November 11.

If you enjoy this episode, please rate, review and subscribe to Ohio Folklore on your chosen podcast platform. You can also find Ohio Folklore at:

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And as always, keep wondering...

A special thanks to author Chris Woodyard for her participation in today’s episode. You can find her extensive collection of ghostly tales at her website here: http://hauntedohiobooks.com/

Previous Episode

Ceely Rose House at Malabar Farm State Park

Come hear an Ohio folktale that springs forth from true crime history. The spirits of those murdered, and the murderess herself, is said to linger in this unassuming, modest farmhouse. It still stands in a state park. You can walk up to the stoop for yourself and peek in the windows. Perhaps the souls of those lost there yearn to have their story heard.

In 1896, Ceely Rose was a developmentally disabled young woman. While her mind was underdeveloped, her heart craved the love of a romantic partner. She wanted a family of her own, just as others her age were acquiring.

She would have it at any cost.

Come hear the tales of one writer, Mr. Mark Sebastian Jordan, and his nearly lifelong interest in the story. It inspired him to write a play and book on the subject. It’s inspired countless others to ponder the meaning of this history, and the hauntings which continue, 125 years later.

It seems Ceely is still looking for love...

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Special thanks to Mark Sebastian Jordan for his contributions to today’s episode. His book The Ceely Rose Murders at Malabar Farm can be purchased here: https://www.amazon.com/Ceely-Rose-Murders-Malabar-Crime/dp/1467146188/ref=sr_1_fkmr3_1?dchild=1&keywords=celia+rose+murders+mark+sebastian+jordan&qid=1633270527&sr=8-1-fkmr3

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Athens Lunatic Asylum (aka The Ridges)

Insane asylums evoke images of straight jackets and padded cells. There, deranged and forgotten souls were doomed to a life of isolation and anguish. It’s no wonder that these structures are steeped in tales of ghostly sightings. Perhaps some tortured spirits were never discharged. Many of us claim to have encountered them.

The Athens Lunatic Asylum, known today as The Ridges, is a case in point.

Come hear the tales of two locals with unique insights and unusual experiences of their own. One, Mr. Steve “Tebes” Caul spent his childhood living there with his psychiatrist father and family. The other, Mr. Matt Box, recalled summers working the grounds around the looming structure. Their personal memories add depth to our understanding of this storied place.

Come learn of an effort to identify the names of those former patients who rest in graves adjacent to the property. Click here to connect with the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) and their worthy cause to restore and engrave broken headstones: https://namiathensohio.org/get-involved/the-ridges-cemeteries/

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Ohio Folklore - Hauntings at the United States Air Force Museum in Dayton

Transcript

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Hello and welcome to Ohio folklore. I'm your host Melissa Davies. Today, we're exploring one venerable Ohio institution that stands as the oldest and largest military aviation museum in the world.

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More than a million visitors pass through its doors every year to marvel at the history contained within. They come to see famed aircraft, spanning from the early fliers of the Wright brothers to today's