By Nancy Dunham
If you don't believe in ghosts, don't let that be known too widely around Northern Virginia.
Betty Ward, a tour guide in the Alexandria area, says that she and her family have lived in a haunted house near George Washington Masonic Temple. The ghost – a former U.S. Navy Captain – was well known to the neighborhood.
"He played tricks on my daughter," said Ward. "He'd take things and hide them for three months and then put them back right where she had left them."
When you think of the paranormal, you may think of New Orleans or Salem, Mass., because they're often in the news for historic paranormal events, but don't forget that the Ghost Hunters television show has explored parts of Prince William County. Why shouldn't you?
"The Ghost of Dumfries: Paranormal Lecture Service and Professionally led Investigation" series is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 21 in the first of a series of three. The event will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for the lecture and 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. for the investigation.
Historic Dumfries Virginia, a private, non-profit membership organization that promotes the area's history, has organized the event.
If you want information about prices, location and more, call 703-221-2218