THE STORY
Reported Haunting
Fort Totten is associated with numerous reports of paranormal activity dating back to its military history. Witnesses have reported ghostly soldiers, unexplained footsteps, shadow figures, and mysterious voices around the fort and former hospital buildings. The site is considered one of New York City's best-known haunted military installations.
Fort Totten, named after Brigadier General Joseph Gilbert Totten and built in the 1800s, is the headquarters of the U.S Army Reserves 77th Division and the Statue of Liberty Division. It is said to be haunted by multiple apparitions, a voice speaking a foreign language, a woman’s voice in the restrooms, footsteps, and auditorium doors that open by themselves.