Does Aaron Burr’s Ghost Haunt the Earth?



Was Aaron Burr Jr. destined to haunt the living after his controversial life — and deadly duel with Alexander Hamilton? In this episode of Ghostly, we explore the ghost stories surrounding the former Vice President, from eerie encounters on Princeton’s campus to reports of a restless spirit at One if by Land, Two if by Sea in New York City. Is Burr doomed to wander old haunts like the site of his infamous duel? Join Pat and Rebecca as they debate the evidence and try to uncover the truth behind one of America’s most infamous figures.



Questions Discussed in this Episode



Who was Aaron Burr? What was his early life like? How was he connected to Alexander Hamilton? What happened to ruin his political career? How was he connected to the American Revolution? Where have people seen his ghost? Is he connected to Princeton? How is he connected to New Hope, Pennsylvania? Does he haunt New York?



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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



Burr Ghost Face Video discussed in episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T0MjT36D4Q



Haunted New Hope: The Ghost of Aaron Burr



NYU History Lesson: Aaron Burr’s Ghost in Our Backyard | by NYU Local | NYU Local



Theodosia Burr, Ghost Of Two Cities | Ghosts Of New York



The World Was Wide Enough: The Multiple Hauntings of Aaron Burr – Association of Paranormal Study



One If by Land, Two If by Sea



Aaron Burr House – Haunted Houses



Hunting ghosts at New York City’s Morris-Jumel Mansion – CBS News



Burr–Hamilton duel – Wikipedia



Aaron Burr – Wikipedia



Here’s What Happened When We Visited A House Haunted by Aaron Burr’s Widow With Paranormal Investigators | Inside Edition



Ghosts of Princeton | Princeton Alumni Weekly



The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Aaron Burr



Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr’s Duel | American Experience | Official Site | PBS



This B&B in New Hope Hid Aaron Burr after His Famous Duel with Alexander Hamilton



The World Was Wide Enough: The Multiple Hauntings of Aaron Burr – Association of Paranormal Study

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