Wadsworth House
The Wadsworth House dates back to 1726, and is the second oldest building still in use at Harvard. It is reported that General George Washington set up his first Massachusetts headquarters here. There have been reports of apparitions in Colonial period clothing, unexplained voices, and more.
Lowell House
The Lowell House at Harvard was built in 1930 and named after former Harvard University president Abbott Lawrence Lowell. People believe that the building is haunted by Lowell’s sister Amy. Amy was a Pulitzer Prize winning poet who was unable to attend Harvard due to the fact that women were barred from higher education at the time. Perhaps she’s seeking payback.
Massachusetts Hall
As the oldest surviving building on campus, it makes sense that Massachusetts Hall would have a few stories to tell. Rumer has it that a member of the class of 1914 who went by the name of Holbrook Smith is known to appear as a full-bodied apparition that walks through walls.
Sanders Theatre
Housed in Memorial Hall, the Sanders Theatre was officially completed in 1875 and first used for Harvard’s 1876 commencement ceremony. Rumors of ghosts are said to inhabit the theatre’s basement. Some also claim to have seen ghosts around other parts of the Memorial Hall complex.
University Hall
University Hall is one of Harvard’s older buildings. It was built in the early 1800’s and originally housed a commons area for dining, a library, a chapel, and several classrooms. Rumer has it that you can still hear the sounds of a diner party going on.
Apthorp House
The Apthorp House built in 1760 for the Reverend East Apthorp. At the time, the house was one of the most spectacular and opulent homes in Cambridge. It has been said that members of the Continental Army planned the Battle of Bunker Hill in the home. Apparently, a British General by the name of John Burgoyne still haunts the home. He was held captive there after his surrender at the Battle of Saratoga.
