THE STORY
Reported Haunting
Decatur House, located just steps from the White House, is one of Washington's oldest surviving homes. Visitors have reported mysterious footsteps, unexplained voices, apparitions, and unusual activity believed to be connected to former residents and the enslaved people who once lived on the property. Its long history has made it one of the capital's notable haunted landmarks.
Historic home near Lafayette Square associated with ghost stories tied to naval hero Stephen Decatur.