There is something about Autumn evenings and Connecticut that can really give you

the chills. There are many places in Connecticut where ghosts are said to lurk. In fact, Connecticut

is said to be one of the states with the most paranormal activities in the country. After

all, this is where the nations first switched trials and hangings occurred, three decades

before the most famous trials in Salem, Massachusetts. It may surprise you that one of these places

is a park, but not just any park, the wonderfully weird architecture of both Memorial Park.

The Booth Memorial Park in Connecticut is a park that both history buffs and ghost

hunters will love. When you think of haunted places in Connecticut, your mind probably

goes to spots like cemeteries, or maybe abandoned hospitals or other places that are typically

viewed as creepy. One place that you wouldn't suspect to be the subject of spooky stories

is a park. After all, parks are typically serene places to enjoy nature, but right there

in Stratford, Connecticut, you'll find Booth Memorial Park. An allegedly haunted park

that's beautiful, historic, and if you believe in the stories, filled with ghosts.

Booth Memorial Park is an absolutely lovely 32-acre oasis tucked away in Stratford overlooking

the Hussetonic River. The park is filled with unusual buildings like a windmill, a mini

lighthouse, and a clock tower, and of course a chapel. The buildings were placed there

by the eccentric family that owned the property and would eventually donate it to the town.

This is a fun park with lots of unusual attractions. It's definitely worth a visit for an enjoyable

afternoon. Did you know that many consider this park to be haunted?

The home here is possibly the oldest home set in America. The house itself was built in

1840, but it sits upon the remains of a foundation built in 1663, and has been continuously occupied

for hundreds of years. With such a storied history, it's not that surprising that the park

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