Thursday, April 01, 2021

Throwback Thursday: Pennhurst State School & Asylum

Admittedly, I had planned a rather different 'Throwback Thursday' post for today; however, I was reminded of this particular subject a couple of days ago when I saw a really disturbing and (for me a pretty despicable) advert for an up-coming 'Ghost Tour' of Pennhurst State School & Asylum on FB's homepage. So, I decided to re-post this instead.

(Originally posted on October 19, 2014)

Pennhurst State School & Asylum


Last night,  my husband & I went to the "untouched" section of Pennhurst State School & Asylum located in Spring City, PA ... NO actors, NO set ups, NO props. Let me tell you, my friends, THIS PLACE IS HAUNTED - haunted by the poor souls who onced resided there and experienced the events which took place during its' tenure ...

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  1. What an awful place. No wonder you picked up on the sorrowful vibes.

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  2. Wow - what a completely fascinating and well-researched post! I've heard about Pennhurst and the hauntings, but you've provided many more details that I never knew. The history of this place is dark, tragic, and disturbing. So many unsettled ghosts .....

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    1. CJ and Jon - I completely agree! I truly do believe that Pennhurst State School and Asylum actually started out with good intentions, but mismanagement of money and the inability to continue paying/affording to keep the needed staff was the beginning of the end! I have read articles from some of the nurses and doctors who once worked there for FREE because they actually did care - at least some of them did! But, you know what they say about "best intentions". VERY, VERY SAD indeed!

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  3. I agree with CJ, what a terrible place!!! No wonder you picked up on all the emotions! Big Hugs!

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