New England's Haunted Lighthouses

Explore the historical secrets of these haunted lighthouses! New England’s rugged and treacherous coastline provides the perfect backdrop for revealing captivating stories, mysterious legends, and folklore connected to many of its beacons. These lighthouses stand as silent witnesses to centuries of human endeavor. Each lighthouse has a unique story, from Maine’s rocky shores to the shifting sandbars of Massachusetts and along the shoals of Connecticut. Credible witnesses have reported a range of ghostly encounters at or near these lighthouses, including the spirits of devoted keepers who refuse to leave, phantom ghost ships, victims of foul play, or those who met their fate in nearby shipwrecks, and restless souls in search of peace. These tales, along with photographs of each lighthouse for reference, highlight historical events that enhance the charm of these beacons. Immerse yourself in the stories linked to these iconic landmarks, where maritime history intertwines with the supernatural.

Author Biography

Allan Wood is a recently retired college educator who lives near the quaint coast of New Hampshire and has always held a deep passion for lighthouses and maritime history. As an avid photographer and lifelong New Englander, he has photographed all 168 lighthouse stations in New England and created a comprehensive lighthouse tourism website, NELights.com, to share. Additionally, he has written books and blogs on famous shipwrecks and rescues, hauntings, lighthouse tourism in New England, and historical events involving the largest schooner sailing ships ever built in the early 1900s.