Blood & Wisteria: The Ghosts of Grumblethorpe

Crimes and Witch-Demeanors

Sep 8 2021 • 22 mins

What does a persistent blood stain, wisteria, and freshly baked bread have in common?  Located in the heart of Germantown in Philadelphia, Grumblethorpe, a historic home and garden, is haunted by ghosts and boasts an incredibly rich history.

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SOURCES:

Glennon, Patrick. n.d. “In Germantown, Slain British General Haunts House Where He Died.” Https://Www.Inquirer.Com. Accessed September 6, 2021. https://www.inquirer.com/philly/opinion/commentary/germantown-british-general-haunts-wister-house-20171027.html.
“Grumblethorpe.” 2021. In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Grumblethorpe&oldid=1025622012.
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Magaraci, Kim. 2017. “The Story Behind Philadelphia’s Most Haunted House Will Give You Nightmares.” OnlyInYourState. October 8, 2017. https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/pennsylvania/philadelphia/grumblethorpe-philadelphia-pa/.
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