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Is White House Haunted by Ghosts Related to the War of 1812?
In this episode of Ghostly, we turn our attention to one of the most famous buildings in the world—The White House—and its mysterious connection to the War of 1812. When British troops set fire to the President’s House in 1814, they may have left behind more than just smoke and ashes.
We explore the ghostly legends that have lingered for over two centuries: the spirit of Dolley Madison, fiercely guarding her beloved Rose Garden… phantom British redcoats silently marching the North Lawn… and the terrifying figure known as the British Fire Starter, a disfigured officer seen striking phantom matches near the West Wing.
Are these spirits echoes of one of the darkest moments in Washington’s history? Or are they just ghost stories born from a nation’s trauma?
Join Pat and Rebecca as they debate the evidence, question the sightings, and uncover the spectral remains of the White House’s fiery past.
In This Episode:
- The true story of the 1814 burning of the White House
- The legend of Dolley Madison’s ghost in the Rose Garden
- Chilling sightings of British soldiers in red coats
- The haunting mystery of the British Fire Starter
- Strange reports of burning smells in the Lincoln Bedroom
Listen now to uncover the secrets of White House Ghosts—and decide for yourself: are these hauntings real?
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Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
“Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo
“Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com
Sources for this week’s episode
The White House: The Most Important (Haunted) House in America – DC Ghosts
The White House’s best ghost stories | Constitution Center
British troops set fire to the White House | August 24, 1814 | HISTORY
The Haunted Houses of Washington | Headlines & Heroes
White House Ghost Stories – White House Historical Association
The White House: The Most Important (Haunted) House in America – DC Ghosts
Hauntings at the White House – Elections Daily
The Haunted Houses of Washington | Headlines & Heroes
The Nation’s Haunted Capital | GW Today | The George Washington University
5 Famous Ghosts Haunting the White House | Strangling Bros. Utah
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