Episode 367: Wilson Castle: Vermont’s Haunted Estate
One of North America’s only true castles is tucked into the hills of Vermont. It has become known for its hundreds of rare artifacts, beautiful stained glass, and the restless spirits that dwell within. From unexplained music echoing through the halls to shadowy figures and voices that answer when no one’s there, this castle has earned its spooky reputation, and we spent the night inside all 13,131 square feet of it. This week's episode is Wilson Castle: Vermont’s Haunted Estate.
SOURCES
A Haunting at Wilson Castle [SIV 198], Stuck in Vermont on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VwTUmkgB_E
A visit to the castle, The Barton Chronicle: https://bartonchronicle.com/a-visit-to-the-castle/
Haunted Wilson Castle - an UNBELIEVABLE Ghost Hunt!!, Jason Hawes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuHxsa_hKCQ
History, Wilson Castle Official Website: https://www.wilsoncastle.com/history
Mansions across America: A look at the grandest historic mansion in each state, USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/money/2020/04/04/the-grandest-historic-mansion-in-each-state/111511370/
Rutland Historical Clippings, Archive.org: https://archive.org/stream/RutlandHeraldSnippetsBook1203/Rutland%20Herald%20Snippets%20Book%20120-3_djvu.txt#
The halls of Proctor’s Wilson Castle are alive…with paranormal investigators, VermontBiz: https://vermontbiz.com/news/2024/november/16/halls-proctors-wilson-castle-are-alivewith-paranormal-investigators
The Haunting of Wilson Castle: Part 1, Jason Hawes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzRD_6h-eiQ
The ‘spirited’ story of Wilson Castle, The Municipal: https://www.themunicipal.com/2024/09/the-spirited-story-of-wilson-castle/
Vermont Ghost Stories: The Supernatural Secrets of Wilson Castle, Vermonter: https://www.vermonter.com/secrets-of-wilson-castle/
Wilson Castle, Atlas Obscura: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/wilson-castle
Wilson Castle, Family Rving Magazine: https://familyrvingmag.com/2004/10/01/wilson-castle/
Wilson Castle, Vermont Living: https://www.vtliving.com/attractions/wilsoncastle/
Newspapers.com Articles:
Castle Monument of Wilson's Life, The Rutland Daily Herald (Apr 13, 1981)
Col. Wilson of Proctor, Dead At 82, The Times Argus (Apr 12, 1981)
Dark Days Ahead, The Rutland Daily Herald (Oct 21, 2004)
Fairytale Ending?, The Rutland Daily Herald (Sep 8, 2009)
Fueling Tourism, The Rutland Daily Herald (Oct 10, 2004)
Ghost Hunters Haunt Halls of Wilson Castle, The Rutland Daily Herald (Nov 16, 2024)
Girl Scout Trip, The Hardwick Gazette (Jul 24, 1969)
Is 'Vermont's Only Real Castle' Also Haunted?, The Burlington Free Press (Jun 21, 2021)
Owner of Wilson Castle Dies, The Burlington Free Press (Apr 12, 1981)
Preserving Wilson Castle, The Rutland Daily Herald (Jul 27, 2015)
Region's Tourist Business Said Hot, The Rutland Daily Herald (Jul 21, 1988)
Scouts Educated in Artistic Heritage During Tour of Wilson Castle in Proctor, The Times Argus (Jul 8, 1969)
Vermont's Only Castle a Museum, The Burlington Free Press (Aug 7, 1971)
Wilson Castle - Grandeur on a Proctor Hillside, The Burlington Free Press (Sep 17, 1975)
Wilson Castle Now Open for All To See, The Rutland Daily Herald (Jul 14, 1962)
Wilson Castle Offers Tours, The Rutland Daily Herald (Oct 1, 1983)
Wilson Castle Set to go Haunted, The Rutland Daily Herald (Oct 22, 2009)
Wilson Castle Setting of Murder Mystery Film, The Rutland Daily Herald (Apr 25, 2024)
Wilson Castle, The Rutland Daily Herald (Sep 18, 1983)
Wilson Castle: Lights off, Frights on, The Rutland Daily Herald (Nov 1, 2016)
Wilson Castle: Old Europe in Vermont, The Rutland Daily Herald (Jul 12, 1966)
Wilson Castle's Haunted Attraction, The Rutland Daily Herald (Oct 16, 2014)
Wilson Castle's Haunted Castle, The Rutland Daily Herald (Oct 22, 2011)
Wilson's Castle Is His Home, The Burlington Free Press (Jul 23, 1978)
Wilson's Castle Owner Dies, The Brattleboro Reformer (Apr 13, 1981)
Work to Be Done, Bennington Banner (Aug 22, 1978)
YouTube Gives Wilson Castle New Fan Base, The Rutland Daily Herald (Jul 21, 2022)
