St. James and Head of the Harbor

Tales From Head of the Harbor & St. James Part IV: A True Ghost Story from Head of the Harbor

Carman-White House, St. James, Suffolk County, Long Island, New York

The Carmans and the Whites are two of the most prominent families in Head of the Harbor, New York. Meet a cantankerous fellow with a cane, and a couple of elderly ladies who still met for tea and to help the family, from beyond the grave, in this true ghost story from the Gothic Cabinet of Curiosities and Mysteries

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Tales From Head of the Harbor & St. James Part II: What Lies Beneath Mary’s Grave

Mary's playhouse in Head of the Harbor, Long Island, New York

There’s some strange legends about Head of the Harbor, New York concerning Mary’s Grave and Mary Hatchet, associated with a couple of particular places. We take a look at what the truth is about these places, and what truth lies beneath the legends, from the Gothic Curiosity Cabinet

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Tales from St. James and Head of the Harbor II: Hard Candy and Ghosts at St. James General Store

Long Island's St. James General Store

St. James General Store is supposed to be the oldest General Store in the United States to be in continuous operation. The past clings to the wooden floors, once trod by farmers, fishermen and some of the most famous entertainers in the world. And it’s quite possible, some of those feet still walk the floors. From the Gothic Curiosity Cabinet

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Tales From Head of the Harbor and St. James I: New Thoughts on Mary Hatchet and Mary’s Grave

Mary's Playhouse, Head of the Harbor, Long Island, New York

One of the most prolific folk tales and urban legend stories of Long Island is that of Hatchet Mary or Mary’s Grave. What many people don’t realize is that Hatchet Mary was a historical figure, and that the tale of Mary’s Grave is quite likely much older than many people believe. While it’s impossible to know for sure the truth behind the tale, there’s a lot more there than one might have known. Read more from the Gothic Curiosity Cabinet.

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