The Hannah House: A Haunted History, Part One | Grave Talks CLASSIC
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🗓️ 23 January 2026
⏱️ 50 minutes
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Summary
This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!
In the heart of Indianapolis stands a 24-room mansion steeped in history, mystery, and lingering questions—the Historic Hannah Mansion. Built by Alexander Hannah after his return from the Gold Rush, the home reflects a bygone era of ambition and wealth. But beneath its elegant exterior lies a far darker story.
It’s believed that Alexander Hannah played a secret role in the Underground Railroad, sheltering runaway slaves in the mansion’s basement. Some accounts suggest that one tragic night ended in disaster, turning the cellar into a place of loss rather than refuge. Whether legend or truth, the stories have left a deep imprint on the home.
We’re joined by Brooke Boyer and Bud Kelly to explore the history, reported hauntings, and lingering presence said to remain. Are these simply echoes of the past—or do the spirits of the Hannah House still walk its halls?
For more information about the mansion, tours and investigations, visit their website at historichannahmansion.com or search Historic Hannah House on Facebook.
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| 0:00.0 | Today on the Grave Talks, the historic Hannah House, a conversation with Brooke Boyer and Bud Kelly. |
| 0:17.4 | The historic Hannah House in the heart of Indianapolis, Indiana, has many secrets within its walls. |
| 0:25.1 | Alexander Hanna had gone west to find his fortune during the gold rush. |
| 0:30.0 | After returning home to Indiana, he built this stately mansion. |
| 0:35.1 | It is now a testament to a bygone era with 24 rooms steeped in history and mystery. |
| 0:43.0 | It is believed that Alexander harbored a secret role in the Underground Railroad, sheltering |
| 0:48.2 | runaway slaves in his mansion's basement. Is there any truth to the story that tragically |
| 0:53.9 | one fateful night disaster struck |
| 0:56.6 | and the cellar became the final resting place for those seeking freedom? |
| 1:01.7 | Whispers of the past still linger within its walls. Some say the spirits of those lost souls, |
| 1:08.6 | including Alexander, still roam the halls, haunting visitors to this day. |
| 1:15.7 | Today on the Grave Talks, the historic Hannah House, with Brooke Boyer, paranormal investigator and volunteer, and Bud Kelly, event coordinator. |
| 1:30.0 | Bud and Brooke, thank you so much for joining me today. |
| 1:33.7 | I'm excited to talk about the historic Hannah House in Indianapolis. |
| 1:38.3 | I'm going to start with you, Bud. |
| 1:39.9 | Tell me a little about what you do and how long you've been involved with the house. |
| 1:46.5 | This is going to be a long answer. |
| 1:48.7 | That's okay. |
| 1:49.4 | That's okay. |
| 1:51.2 | I've been with the house a little over 11 years. |
| 1:54.8 | It kind of got started. |
| 1:56.6 | I was on a paranormal team years and years ago. |
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