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History Lives: Haunted Peddler’s Village

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A chicken farm dubbed “Hentown” in its former life, Peddler’s Village was founded in 1962 by Earl Jamison, who transformed the rundown barn and chicken coops into a charming countryside shopping destination of 42 acres of shops, eateries, and gardens. He worked with the land and the existing architecture, incorporating many of the old structures into shops and restaurants reminiscent of the previous two centuries. Today, its history lives on, not only in appearance but also in the tales told by those who live and work at Peddler’s Village.

The flagship restaurant, the Cock ‘n Bull, for example, has been reported to be the site of supernatural occurrences. In the Twinings dining room specifically, a fun-loving spirit of a little girl has been known to play with silverware and misplace table settings. This same presence reportedly runs the halls of the building’s second floor, where the administrative offices now exist. And in the Cock ‘n Bull’s basement, near the entrance to Peddler’s Pub, a woman in colonial garb has been seen wandering around. She was known for messing with the Pub’s locks, and Village staff would have to acknowledge her presence. Only then could the locks be secured without issue.

Sources: https://peddlersvillage.com/news/the-haunted-history-of-peddlers-village

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