west virginia | Traditional Legends

Undead Appalachia: West Virginia’s Vampires

During the 1800s, vampire panics gripped communities. West Virginia, too, has its own lesser-known tales of vampires.

Apr 73 min read

The Appalachian Mountains are home to a deep and unsettling folklore, whispered from generation to generation.

Mar 124 min read

Please remember the following text: "Folklore holds that the Woman in Black typically appeared to immoral men."

Jul 13, 20242 min read

WV Explorer magazine recently published an article on Sasquatch sightings in the state. It related that the incidence of sightings in...

Feb 15, 20234 min read

Legends of giants in West Virginia is not new. It has been theorized that a giant rests below the mound at Indian Mound Cemetery and...

Feb 8, 20235 min read

The Legend Everyone likes a good ghost story. One of the best known around Hampshire County WV. But the legend isn’t the real story. The...

Feb 1, 20234 min read

In the charming little town of Romney, WV lies a hidden gem of historical and legendary significance called Indian Mound Cemetery. Romney...

Jan 25, 20234 min read

Monsters of Central West Virginia We checked out two great museums in the quaint town of Sutton, West Virginia We recently adventured to...

Jul 17, 20223 min read