Paranormal Swansea Town Hall Mystery
Is Swansea Town Hall haunted? Many employees have claimed unusual experiences. Employees say they fear the upstairs area, where the restrooms are, and no one goes into the basement. The basement is a dark and damp area, with a low ceiling, noisy pipes and an odd odor. Several have reported hearing some strange noises, especially late at night. The sounds of children giggling far off in the distance when no little children are present.
“There are no official ghosts stories around the Town Hall,”
Background:
The Swansea Town Hall, located at 81 Main Street, was built on the site of the former Union Meeting House, constructed in 1830.
A small cemetery was next to the meeting house, and remain there today, dating back to 1840's.
The meeting house, was dedicated to “several denominations” and was used by the town government, was demolished decades later.
On September 9, 1891, the Town Hall was dedicated.
Is Swansea Town Hall haunted? Many employees have claimed unusual experiences. Employees say they fear the upstairs area, where the restrooms are, and no one goes into the basement. The basement is a dark and damp area, with a low ceiling, noisy pipes and an odd odor. Several have reported hearing some strange noises, especially late at night. The sounds of children giggling far off in the distance when no little children are present.
“There are no official ghosts stories around the Town Hall,”
Background:
The Swansea Town Hall, located at 81 Main Street, was built on the site of the former Union Meeting House, constructed in 1830.
A small cemetery was next to the meeting house, and remain there today, dating back to 1840's.
The meeting house, was dedicated to “several denominations” and was used by the town government, was demolished decades later.
On September 9, 1891, the Town Hall was dedicated.
Abram's Rock Mystery
In the northern end of Swansea, behind Town Hall, there is a large boulder with an interesting legend. "Abram" a poor Wampanoag Indian who had deserted his tribe, coming into the settlement of Swansea where he lived in peace. King Phillip wanted Abram to rejoin the Wampanoag Indians but was afraid of Abram's relationship with the white settlers. Abram lived at the rock for several months until he was captured. The west side of the rock forms a cavern which today is called "Abram's bedroom".
According to the legend, when captured Abram was given a second-chance for his life to be spared. His options were death, or three (3) leaps from the top of the fort (40) feet high rock.
Abram took the chance, and legend says that his first and second leaps were safely made, but the third jump he landed on top of trees and was killed. The legend has been spread throughout our town, generation after generation. Is the story of Abram true? or, if it's true which side he jumped from ? Also why did he desert his tribe to begin with? So many questions - but no answers.
While researching Abram, another short legend was discovered. It's claimed in the 19th century a poor family established their home in "Abram's bedroom" and a child was son. There are no documents to verify this story.
In the northern end of Swansea, behind Town Hall, there is a large boulder with an interesting legend. "Abram" a poor Wampanoag Indian who had deserted his tribe, coming into the settlement of Swansea where he lived in peace. King Phillip wanted Abram to rejoin the Wampanoag Indians but was afraid of Abram's relationship with the white settlers. Abram lived at the rock for several months until he was captured. The west side of the rock forms a cavern which today is called "Abram's bedroom".
According to the legend, when captured Abram was given a second-chance for his life to be spared. His options were death, or three (3) leaps from the top of the fort (40) feet high rock.
Abram took the chance, and legend says that his first and second leaps were safely made, but the third jump he landed on top of trees and was killed. The legend has been spread throughout our town, generation after generation. Is the story of Abram true? or, if it's true which side he jumped from ? Also why did he desert his tribe to begin with? So many questions - but no answers.
While researching Abram, another short legend was discovered. It's claimed in the 19th century a poor family established their home in "Abram's bedroom" and a child was son. There are no documents to verify this story.