The Haunting of the Equinox

New England Legends Podcast

Jeff Belanger

Places & Travel, Society & Culture, History

4.9 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 22 January 2026

⏱️ 19 minutes

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Summary

In Episode 430, Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger check out the ghosts of the historic Equinox Hotel in Manchester, Vermont. The earliest structure called the Marsh Tavern opened here in 1769. It's been some kind of inn and hotel ever since. U.S. Presidents have stayed here, as have other notable guests, including First lady Mary Todd Lincoln… some believe her spirit is still here. But she's not the only one. A former owner met a tragic end on these grounds.

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Transcript

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0:00.0	Jeff, the Equinox Hotel is just gorgeous.
0:06.1	It is this massive hotel's been an icon in Manchester, Vermont, and some form or another, all the way back to 1769.
0:13.7	Today it's a hotel resort. There's a golfing and skiing nearby. I mean, it looks pretty swanky.
0:19.3	It is swanky, but there's more that meets the eye here at the old Equinox. Well, I can guess where this is going. This building has ties to former U.S. presidents, celebrities, and more than a couple of former guests and staff, who, according to reports, may have checked in, but never checked out. Ooh, spooky. Ray, we've come to the Equinox Hotel in Manchester, Vermont, because they say this place
0:42.4	is haunted.
0:48.0	Hey, I'm Jeff Belanger.
0:49.3	Welcome to episode 430 of the New England Legends podcast.
0:52.7	And I'm Ray Osier.
0:53.5	Thank you for joining us on our mission of Chronicle.
0:55.3	Every legend in New England, one story at a time. So many of our story leads come from you, so please reach out to us anytime through our website. And tickets are on sale now for our Freak Formal. Yes. Such a fun annual charity bash that Ray and I host every year. come dressed as your favorite monster,
1:10.0	ghost, goblin, zombie,
1:11.2	K-pop star, whatever you're into.
1:13.7	And it's all for a great cause. bash that Ray and I host every year. Come dressed as your favorite monster, ghost, goblin, zombie, K-pop star, whatever you're
1:12.9	into.
1:28.7	And it's all for a great cause. It's going to be Saturday, February 14th. What days that, Ray? Valentine's Day. Or anti-valentine's Day. This is the most anti-valentine's Day thing you can do. 6.30 p.m. Double Tree Hotel in Milford, Massachusetts, 18 plus.
1:44.2	DJ dancing, yard games, raffles, prizes, food, cash bar, all the benefit project just because. A 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides clothing, food, and even school supplies to people in need. This is like pro-Hlloween, anti-valentine's day. Bring a friend, bring a date, come alone, come in a group, it doesn't matter.
1:47.5	There's a link to buy tickets on our website or in our episode description.
1:50.8	We'll go looking for the ghosts of the Equinox Hotel right after a word from our sponsor.
1:57.5	This hotel, restaurant, spa, and resort is beautiful today.
2:01.3	It is indeed.
2:02.5	It's a massive place that takes in visitors from all over the world.
2:05.7	But let's talk about the humble beginnings of the Equinox Hotel.
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