THE STORY
Reported Haunting
The historic Columns house has been associated with reports of paranormal activity connected to its long history and former occupants. Visitors have described unexplained footsteps, mysterious sounds, and other disturbances suggesting that an unidentified presence may remain in the antebellum home.
This historic home dates back to 1830 and now houses the James Madison Institute. The paranormal activity here centers around the first floor, where the figure of a woman is sometimes seen walking into the fireplace.