THE STORY
Reported Haunting
The Black Bass Hotel overlooks the Delaware River and is said to be haunted by several former guests and employees. Visitors have reported apparitions, phantom footsteps, and objects moving without explanation throughout the historic inn. The ghostly activity is generally described as peaceful but frequent.
It is said that at this 1745 historic inn, George Washington was once turned away by the loyal Tory innkeeper. Therefore, this hotel proudly states “George Washington did NOT sleep here!” A ghostly pool of blood appears on the floor in the tavern, a remnant from the time when early innkeeper Old Hans was stabbed to death in a brawl. Also, a ghostly woman in white has been seen in a guest room holding a pearl-handled revolver.