THE STORY
Reported Haunting
The former Belchertown State School is associated with reports of apparitions, unexplained voices, footsteps and other unusual activity tied to the history of the institution.
Belchertown State School opened in the early twentieth century as a state institution for people with developmental disabilities. The institution later became notorious for overcrowding and poor conditions before closing in 1992. Paranormal stories connected with the former grounds include apparitions, unexplained voices, footsteps and a persistent feeling of being watched. Much of the property has since been redeveloped or altered, so the haunting is best understood as associated with the historic site rather than an intact abandoned complex.