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Secret Virginia
Hosted by Morella Belle, M.A. Kleen, Lydia Meadows · EN
Secret Virginia is a short-run podcast dedicated to all things curious, strange, out of the ordinary, and sometimes even scary in Virginia, West Virginia, and the Mid-Atlantic region. Morella Belle is voiced by Lydia Meadows.
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Most Haunted Taverns in Virginia
Jun 5, 202300:12:15Tap to summarizeFor over three hundred years, Virginia’s taverns have accommodated weary travelers, from horseback riders of the distant past to modern commuters seeking a break from the gridlock. Some of these historic taverns dotting the highways and byways of the Old Dominion served storied figures like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Stepping into them is like stepping into the past, but be warned, phantoms of these bygone eras do not stay silent. The spirits you encounter may not be of the boozy variety.
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The Creepiest Cemeteries in Virginia
May 29, 202300:12:39Tap to summarizeTraversing a necropolis’ winding paths can be an unnerving experience, especially when the light begins to fade and fog rises among the crooked tombstones. Is that a mournful figure in the distance, or are you alone? For many Virginians, cemeteries are a place to visit loved ones long past, but an adventurous few hope to encounter something otherworldly. If you are brave enough to visit any of the following haunted cemeteries, please be respectful, and of course, don’t go alone.
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Creepiest Places in Virginia
May 1, 202300:09:11Tap to summarizeThe Commonwealth of Virginia has been called the birthplace of presidents, with storied history around every corner. But with this history comes specters of the past, specters that creep and groan from every shady crevice. Only the limits of your imagination can protect you from the phantasmal horrors at the creepiest places in Virginia.
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Most Haunted Plantations in Virginia
Apr 19, 202300:08:17Tap to summarizeHidden away down tree-shaded lanes, stately manors remind passersby of a bygone era when parasol ladies in bright dresses strolled past enslaved workers tilling the fields. Today they are historic sites, museums, or private homes, but something from the past remains. Perhaps you can catch a glimpse of a smokey figure at one of these most haunted plantations in Virginia.
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Secret Virginia Interview with Tom Leveille of Virginia Bottles
Apr 10, 202300:28:53Tap to summarizeJoin us for a conversation with Tom Leveille, a Richmond, Virginia resident with a passion for archeology & Mid-Atlantic history. He is a surveyor and antique dealer by trade, as well as an author. Tom has a forthcoming publication in 2024 on antique glass for the Virginia market. He posts his discoveries and excavations on social media at VirginiaBottles.
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The Petersburg Dhampir – A Secret Virginia Podcast Production
Apr 3, 202300:19:45Tap to summarizeWhen two friends visit Petersburg, Virginia to take in the historic sights and nightlife, they never expected to become embroiled in a battle with nocturnal forces. Will a mysterious young woman lead them on the path to heroism or damnation? Story by M.A. Kleen and read by Jason Sullivan.
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Secret Virginia Interview with Author Pamela K. Kinney
Mar 27, 202300:34:26Tap to summarizePamela K. Kinney is an award winning published author of horror, science fiction, fantasy, poetry, and a ghost wrangler of nonfiction ghost books published by Schiffer Publishing. Her horror short story, “Bottled Spirits” published by Buzzymag.com was runner up for the 2013 Small Press Award. Two of her nonfiction ghost books were nominated for Library of Virginia Awards. Her books include Werewolves, Dogmen, and Other Shapeshifters Stalking North America (2022), Virginia’s Haunted Historic Triangle, Paranormal Petersburg, Haunted Surry to Suffolk, and more!
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The Incident at Belle Isle – A Secret Virginia Podcast Production
Dec 7, 202200:15:35Tap to summarizeA mean-spirited prank goes awry when little Humpy Andrews gets help from some otherworldly interlopers in ‘The Incident at Belle Isle’. Join us for this fun, spooky tale set at Belle Isle in Richmond, Virginia. An earlier version of this story appeared in the book Shades of Gray: Strange Tales from the Old Dominion.
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Secret Virginia Podcast Episode 17: Cork Street Tavern
Oct 30, 202200:06:16Tap to summarizeThe Cork Street Tavern in Winchester, Virginia has a long and colorful history that many believe contributes to its bevy of active spirits. Join our host, the mercurial Morella Belle, for Season 2 of the Secret Virginia Podcast, where we explore the hidden mysteries of the Old Dominion and its neighbors.
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Oct 23, 202200:06:45Tap to summarizeSpectral evidence of past trauma and death lingers at Belle Grove Plantation. Its 225-year-old stone manor looks out over the Shenandoah Valley like a memorial to the slain. Join our host, the mercurial Morella Belle, for Season 2 of the Secret Virginia Podcast, where we explore the hidden mysteries of the Old Dominion and its neighbors.
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