Aug. 11, 2025

Echoes of Octagon’s Tragic Staircase | Haunted History in Washington, D.C.

Echoes of Octagon’s Tragic Staircase | Haunted History in Washington, D.C.
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Echoes of Octagon’s Tragic Staircase | Haunted History in Washington, D.C.

Step inside the Octagon House 🏛 in Washington, D.C., where history and heartbreak collide. Built in 1801, it served as a presidential refuge during the War of 1812—but it’s the tragic fall of Colonel Tayloe’s daughter 💔👗 down the grand staircase that fuels its ghostly reputation. From muffled sobs and terrified screams 😱 to phantom footsteps and slamming doors 🚪, the hauntings reach their peak every February. Host Matt Wilson 🎙 and producer Juniper Ravenwood take you through this eerie tale, plus a heartfelt listener letter from Barbara in Texas 📬.

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