#florida folklore

Thank you! I have! I shockingly have never visited the devils chair tho. For those that don’t know, Cassadaga is a spiritualist camp in Florida that is just outside of Orlando. It has the nickname “Florida’s Witch Town” but rest assured it’s a village of mediums, not witches. It’s a cool, if not slightly overpriced, place that’s off the beaten track of typical tourist attractions. The folks there love visitors but mostly keep to themselves. You won’t find any Teresa Caputo types coming up to you saying “spirit has a message” because they make their living doing mediumship for pay. There’s also the Devils Chair. This is a large brick chair in the Cassadaga cemetery. Legend says that if you leave an unopened can of beer at the chair and make a wish, the devil will grant your wish and drink the entire can of beer- without ever opening it. I should note that these devil chairs are actually kind of common motifs in a lot of cemeteries, but I fucking love the legend and want to do it and actually come back the next morning.

That’s so cool! Thank you for sharing :)Do you have a favorite ghost story you wouldnt mind sharing?

Other paranormal activity consists of strange sounds, chilly spots, and objects moving on their own in particular hotel areas. Some have said they felt a presence in their rooms or corridors; others have mentioned disembodied footsteps or doors opening and closing for no apparent reason. Adding to the unsettling mood, the Don CeSar's staff members frequently tell stories of unexpected drafts and flickering lights. Many guests welcome the hotel's enigmatic appeal despite these ghost stories since it enhances its appeal as a site rich in both history and legend.

Hint for the next blog post.

I really want to check her grave out, but I’m skeptical. The reason she’s been held to be a witch is because of the Poe quote on her grave and that simply isn’t enough for me. There’s no evidence for her having been a “white witch” or any kind of magical practitioner at all. That being said, given her attention after death, and the fact that folks leave her offerings now to help find love- That could certainly change a spirit. 

Via Florida Memory