As autumn leaves crunch underfoot and jack-o’-lanterns glow on porches, Massachusetts reveals its spookier side through centuries-old homes with dark histories.
The Bay State’s historic mansions and humble cottages hide secrets in their creaking floorboards and shadowy corners. I’ve explored these eerie abodes where history and Halloween spirit perfectly blend, creating the ideal backdrop for ghost stories on chilly October nights.
1. Lizzie Borden House, Fall River
Bloodstains might be gone, but the chilling legacy of America’s most infamous axe murder remains at this unassuming Victorian. In 1892, Lizzie Borden allegedly gave her father and stepmother “40 whacks” here, creating a murder mystery that still captivates amateur sleuths.
You can actually spend the night in this notorious crime scene, now operating as a bed and breakfast. Many guests report cold spots, whispered conversations, and shadowy figures during their stays.…