THE STORY
Reported Haunting
Van Cortlandt Park has inspired stories of phantom soldiers, Native American spirits, and unexplained figures moving through its wooded trails. Ghost lore is especially associated with the historic mansion, old burial sites, and areas connected to Revolutionary War history.
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