The Haunted Battlefield In Pennsylvania Both History Buffs And Ghost Hunters Will Love
By Beth Price-Williams|Published October 25, 2022
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
History and the paranormal tend to go hand-in-hand. Even if you don’t really believe in the paranormal, you may well change your mind when you visit one of the many historic sites throughout the state that is teeming with ghosts. Both history buffs and ghost hunters will quickly discover this haunted battlefield in Pennsylvania is a fascinating destination – both for its story and for its tales of the otherworld.
Bushy Run Battlefield in Jeanette draws both history buffs and ghost hunters who seek to see firsthand the site of an epic battle between the British army and Native Americans during the Pontiac War.
The war, which raged between 1763 and 1766, began as the result of the Native Americans' desire to be free of British Rule and to claim their own independence. Efforts were led by Chief Pontiac.
A two-day battle, the Battle of Bushy Run, took place in August 1763. It resulted in a British victory, ensuring that Fort Pitt in nearby Pittsburgh would remain under British control. The British lost an estimated 60 soldiers during the battle.
Today, the historic battlefield in Pennsylvania draws both history buffs and ghost hunters to explore some of its 213 acres – the final resting place of those who died during those two days.
Visitors can join a tour of the battlefield, which gives unique insight into the Battle of Bushy Run. You might even experience something otherworldly during your visit.
The battlefield is said to be haunted by Native soldiers who were killed during the battle. Their restless spirits still roam the battlefield, even following visitors around.
Visitors also tell of hearing voices when no one is there and strange noises. Some even talk of feeling a negative energy and leaving the battlefield feeling a bit sick.
Bushy Run Battlefield hosts paranormal tours, so you can see for yourself whether the grounds are really haunted. Tours give insight into the otherworldly happenings at the battlefield.
Have you been to this battlefield in Pennsylvania? What do you think? Is it haunted? Perhaps you experienced something otherworldly? Let us know in the comments! Then cozy up under a blanket and read these eight eerie Pennsylvania ghost stories.
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