Posts by Derrick Smith
Private Residence Investigation – History
Freedom Road Apartments Cranberry Township, PA After a woman, her fiancé, and their roommate experienced some unexplained activity in their apartment, they sent us some of their security camera footage. Among this footage are some anomalies moving throughout the room. Their cats seemed to notice them and their television even appears to turn on…
Read MoreChristmas – History
Christmas is a time of joy, giving, and a reflection of the year that has passed. The holiday is filled of gift giving, storytelling, and family togetherness. At least, that’s how most of us recall this during our lifetime. For those of us who celebrate the “traditions” of Christmas, it brings back memories of hanging…
Read MoreGettysburg Orphanage – Investigation
Gettysburg Orphanage November 3, 2019 Gettysburg, PA Investigation Nestled in between a bed and breakfast, along with an artifacts store, is the Gettysburg Orphanage. The three-story brick building was a safe haven for children who lost their families during the Civil War. At first, with a caring matriarch and caregiver, the orphanage was…
Read MoreJennie Wade House – Investigation
Jennie Wade House November 2, 2019 Gettysburg, PA Investigation In the heart of Gettysburg, PA rests a small, quaint brick home now surrounded by hotels and parking lots. This was the location of (miraculously) the only civilian casualty of the three-day Battle of Gettysburg. Jennie Wade was simply trying to help feed her…
Read MoreGettysburg Orphanage – History
Gettysburg Orphanage Gettysburg, PA Located on the edge of the original battlefield along Steinwehr Aveneue and Cemetery Hill, the orphanage stands as a reminder of the brutal past that, not only those fighting in the war but also, those who lost parents, family, and loved ones also felt the horrors of the war. The…
Read MoreJennie Wade House – History
The small brick house situated outside the main town square of Gettysburg, PA is overshadowed by the hustling and bustling of tourists and the sheer height of the neighboring hotel. However, the Jennie Wade House is far more than a small brick structure. There is plenty of history that lies within its’ walls and behind…
Read MoreHalloween – History
Halloween In today’s world, Halloween is simply a night to dress up in an elaborate costume, get free candy, and dive into a world of the unknown (typically in our safe homes on a comfortable couch). The real reasons we celebrate Halloween seems to be lost to past generations and really, a lack of understanding…
Read MoreProspect Place – Investigation
September 6, 2019 Trinway, OH Investigation In the small, blue collar town of Trinway, Ohio lies a beautiful brick mansion which stands tall over the predominantly farming lands of the area and the nearby town of Dresdon, Ohio. This mansion holds artifacts from its construction and livelihood when it was in operation and stood…
Read MoreProspect Place – History
Prospect Place hosts such a value to not only the area, but all of history as well. Currently as an education center teaching about the Underground Railroad and local history, Prospect Place was once home to a twelve-member family and a stop for an unknown number of slaves on the run. The house served as…
Read MoreWest Virginia State Penitentiary – Investigation
West Virginia State Penitentiary July 27, 2019 Moundsville, WV Investigation One of the few industries that drew employees and residents into the quaint industrial town of Moundsville, WV was the old stone penitentiary. Oddly enough, the town thought that blue collar work was more suitable for the town as they opted to build the…
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