181 Sorrel Weed House

Often called one of Savannah’s most haunted homes, the Sorrel–Weed House has earned a reputation built on tragic legends, unsettling experiences, and decades of reported paranormal activity. Located beside Madison Square, the house sits at the crossroads of history, folklore, and modern ghost stories. In this episode of Ghostly, we focus on the hauntings associated with the Sorrel–Weed House—examining the stories, the evidence, and the firsthand experiences that continue to draw visitors into its shadowed rooms. Hauntings & Paranormal Evidence Discussed • A Female Presence Upstairs Reports of cold spots, emotional heaviness, and the sensation of being watched—often linked to the tragic story of Matilda Sorrel. • The Carriage House and “Molly” A controversial and heavily debated legend involving an enslaved woman, with visitors reporting physical reactions such as nausea, pressure, and an urgent need to leave the space. • The Haunted Mirror Accounts of unexplained figures appearing in mirrors, reflections that don’t match reality, and photographs capturing what some believe are apparitions. • The Basement Shadow movement, unexplained footsteps, camera malfunctions, and a strong sense of dread reported by visitors and investigators alike. History vs. Folklore Some of the Sorrel–Weed House’s most famous ghost stories are debated by historians, and not all details can be fully verified. In this episode, we explore where documented history ends and folklore begins—and why, regardless of the facts, visitors continue to report powerful and unexplained experiences. As always, Ghostly leaves the final judgment up to you. Listen now: GhostlyPodcast.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Vote on the Evidence: Do you think Sterling Hill Mine is truly haunted? Cast your vote at GhostlyPodcast.com/polls Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter) Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! And tell us—do you believe? #GhostlyPodcast #HauntedHotels #HotelMonteVista #Flagstaff #ArizonaGhosts #Paranormal #HauntedHistory #SpookyTravel Patreon and GhostlyX Join our Patreon for all sorts of great extra Ghostly, including early, commercial-free episodes. Join today: ghostlypodcast.com/support/ We want to hear from you with your ghost stories! Email us at [e-mail]. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast. Phone Got a ghost story you’re dying to share? Now you can! Ghostly has an official phone line. Call or text us with your spooky encounters—and if you leave a voicemail, you might hear it on the show! You can also just say hi, or make your voice heard in our latest polls. Here’s how to vote: Text the episode title. Add YES if you’re a believer, NO if you’re a skeptic. Then, give it a haunting score from 1 to 10. Your opinion matters. Let us know what you think. Here’s that number [phone] Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers “Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo “Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com Sources for this Episode Was I Haunted at the Sorrel Weed House? – Deen on Deck. It’s a travel blog.The Historic Sorrel Weed House | Savannah’s Historic HomesSorrel Weed House | Most Haunted Locations in AmericaJames Caskey’s Blog: Chasing Phantoms – The Sorrel-Weed House: Haunted By Bad History? – September 05, 2013 17:04Haunted Savannah | Expedition X | DiscoveryGhosts of Sorrel Weed tour – Savannah Forum – TripadvisorSavannah Ghost Tours at the Sorrel Weed House | Haunted Ghost WalksSorrel Weed House | Savannah Georgia | Real Haunted PlaceSorrel Weed House: A Haunted GuideFamous Savannah Haunted House – Sorrel-Weed House — GET OUT N ABOUT With Kevin DurstHaunted History in Savannah: A Guide to the City’s Most Legendary Ghost Stories | Southern Belle Vacation RentalsUntimely Deaths and a Haunted Mirror: The Sorrel-Weed Houseofficialsavannahguide.com/sorrel-weed-houseSavannah Ghost Tours at the Sorrel Weed House | Haunted Ghost WalksSorrel–Weed House – WikipediaIs the Sorrel Weed House ghost tour worth it? : r/savannahSorrel Weed House: Let the Debunking Begin! – Savannah First-Timer’s GuideThe Sorrel-Weed House – US Ghost AdventuresGoing on the Sorrel-Weed House Ghost Tour ⋆ Middle JourneySorrel Weed House – Savannah Ghost ToursSavannah Ghost Tours at the Sorrel Weed House | Haunted Ghost WalksSorrel Weed House (Savannah, GA) Photos : r/ParanormalGhost Sightings in Savannah – Historic Sorrel-Weed House is Haunted