Ghosts of the Myrtles Plantation (Revisited)

Southern Gothic

Southern Gothic Media LLC

Society & Culture, True Crime, History, Documentary

4.7 • 976 Ratings

🗓️ 9 July 2020

⏱️ 38 minutes

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On this episode we revisit and update our very first– “The Ghosts of the Myrtles Plantation.” Built in 1796 by General David Bradford, over two centuries of tragedies and heartbreak have occurred under the roof of this beautiful Creole Cottage that has become so infamous for its purported hauntings that some consider it “America’s Most Haunted Home.” Guest voiceovers for this episode include: Simone Taylor, creator of 90’s True Crime … Zach Auld, host of CastJunkie. Additional Reading and Resources: “The Myrtles Plantation: The True Story of America’s Most Haunted House” by Frances Kermeen “The Haunting of Louisiana” by Barbara Sillery “Tales From the Haunted South: Dark Tourism and Memories of Slavery from the Civil War Era” by Tiya Miles Take a trip to the Myrtles Plantation Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today! Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia Facebook: @SouthernGothicMedia Instagram: @SouthernGothicMedia Twitter: @SoGoPodcast Join our Facebook Group! If you are a sponsor looking to advertise on the show visit Airwave Media or email contact@airwavemedia.com for information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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