Will You Catch A Glimpse Of The Woman In White At The Haunted Fulton Theatre In Pennsylvania?
By Beth Price-Williams|Published October 29, 2021
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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.
With its rich and colorful history, Pennsylvania naturally boasts quite a bit of paranormal activity. That means we have a pretty good chance of experiencing the paranormal, especially if we visit known hotspots like the haunted Fulton Theatre in Pennsylvania. A few ghosts, in fact, have been seen over the years.
A National Historic Landmark in Lancaster, the curtain rose on the stage at The Fulton Theatre for the first time in October 1873. During its history, it’s hosted performances by countless famous names – from Mark Twain to Louis Armstrong.
It’s also gained a few fans who’ve loved it so much at the theatre they’ve decided to stay, perhaps for eternity. Hear that whistling? It just might be a fella who’s been seen at the theatre for years.
With a straw hat and brown shoes, he’s always wearing the same suit. The first to see him was a carpenter who fled the theatre and refused to return – especially since the Whistler disappeared after approaching the carpenter.
Since then, the Whistler has been seen by numerous guests, including actors who tell of hearing whistling and clapping emanating from the backstage during performances.
If you don’t spot the Whistler, you just might catch sight of Marie Cahill, better known as the Woman in White. She usually hangs around an old staircase near the stage and has been seen by countless actors and theatre-goers.
Then there’s the old man – a grandfather who’d come to the theatre, at the turn of the 20th century, to watch his granddaughter perform. There was only one problem – the actress’s grandfather had already passed away.
If you’re lucky, you might catch a glimpse of one of the long-time ghosts of The Fulton Theatre. Their presence is fully acknowledged by the theatre and by those who have seen them.
Have you been to the haunted Fulton Theatre in Pennsylvania? Did you experience the paranormal? Share your experience in the comments! Then, if you’re up for a bit more ghost hunting, drive down these six haunted streets in Pennsylvania (if you dare, of course).
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