Publick House - Sturbridge, MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 42° 06.414 W 072° 04.748
18T E 741504 N 4665774
The Publick House is said to be haunted by a ghost in colonial dress said to be it's founder Col. Ebenezer Crafts. The Publick House is located at 277 Main St, Sturbridge, MA.
Waymark Code: WM10909
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 03/23/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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Publick House has attracted paranormal investigation by Gary Middleton and Lauren Neslusan. According to the a story in the Worcester Telegram:

“The ballroom is supposed to be haunted by an apparition of a gentleman in Colonial garb. We believe the man in Colonial garb they see is Ebenezer Crafts, the builder of the inn,” Ms. Neslusan said. “Up the stairs is the most haunted room, Room 40, which is the bridal suite. People have heard footsteps up there. They hear whispers. And several people have asked to change rooms” because of it.

Publick House’s general manager Michael J. Glick said he has heard reports from some of his staff, as well as guests, of strange, otherworldly occurrences, including the apparition of a gentleman with a big, tall hat residing outside of Room 40, as well as doors opening and shutting at will, and the sound of breaking glass.

“Three guests that were in these three front guest rooms, all in the night, got awoken by the sound of breaking glass and china,” Mr. Glick recalled. “They actually left their rooms, went downstairs looking to see what was going on and couldn’t find anything ... We joke about it and say, ‘That’s Ebenezer’s ghost’.”
Public access?:
Publick House is a popular restaurant and inn. I know of no restrictions.


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always available


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