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01/14/2026

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11/27/2025

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The Ghostly Legend of Coffin Island

Today, Folly and Morris Islands are beautiful places near Charleston, but both were once home to a storied past that included pirates, shipwrecks, war, disease, and bootleggers.

Folly Beach was once known as Coffin Island before the Civil War, and it was a favorite haunt of pirates who passed through the area because of its isolation from the mainland. The islands later became a Union army stronghold due to their proximity to Fort Sumter.

Ironically, Morris Island was referred to as Coffin Island in documents as early as 1749.

Many have wondered where the name originated from. According to Wikipedia, the name originated with the Coffin family, plantation owners in Beaufort and Charleston Counties.

Many tales, including The Wreck of the Amelia, headless soldiers, the Ghost of Blackbeard, and buried treasure, are forever tied to both. Others believe the infamous name originated from ships entering Charleston, dropping off sick and dying people on the island to avoid being quarantined in the harbor.

Or did it come from the 1700 shipwreck off the coast, resulting in many bodies washing ashore?

According to legend, pirates buried six treasure chests on Morris Island. A pirate captain had stabbed one of his men and buried the body on top of the chests. The ghost of the deceased pirate still protects the treasure to this day, and it remains a source of mystery.

Written By: John G. Clark Jr.

10/14/2025

05/23/2025

The Ghost Cat of Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

Some believe the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is one of the more haunted places in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The first lighthouse was built in 1803; however, the current light was constructed in 1870, roughly five years after the end of the Civil War.

The ocean began to reclaim the ground, and in 1999, due to erosion, it moved more than half a mile away.

While many stories have circulated about the different spirits said to occupy the premises, the most famous is the legendary “Ghost Cat.”

All sightings of the ghostly feline agree that he is black and white and weighs just over 15 pounds. The cat will rub against visitors’ legs and let you pet him. But if you should try to reach down to pick him up, he will vanish into the warm, salty beach air.

Written By: John G. Clark Jr.
Image Credit: The Dead History

05/08/2025

👻 Post 2: Did You Know? Ghost Edition

Did You Know?

Fort Fremont is more than a historic treasure—it’s also part of Lowcountry legend. The mysterious “Land’s End Light” has haunted locals for generations, said to appear along Lands End Road near the fort.

Coincidence… or something more?
Visit Fort Fremont and explore the grounds yourself—just maybe not after dark.

04/21/2025

Most people in Murrells Inlet, SC know the tale of Drunken Jack, the pirate who drank himself to death on a small island. But few speak of his younger brother, Black Jack—a name that still stirs unease among locals.

Unlike his brother, Black Jack was a ruthless pirate, feared along the Carolina coast. After a series of daring raids, he amassed a fortune and chose the winding marshes of Murrells Inlet to hide his loot. To ensure no one would ever find it, he sought the help of Madibelle Lee, a local guide who knew the marshes better than anyone. She helped him bury his treasure deep in the inlet, but when her job was done, Black Jack betrayed her, leaving her stranded on a remote creek bank.

Before vanishing into the wilderness, Madibelle warned him: “You’ll never leave this inlet.”

Not long after, as Black Jack prepared to sail away, a violent storm rolled in. His ship ran aground, splintering in the shallow waters. Black Jack and his crew were never seen again, their fates sealed by the very marshes they thought would protect them.

Over the years, fishermen and boaters have reported strange occurrences: heavy footsteps in the fog, the faint toll of a ship’s bell, and shadowy figures near the shore. Those who venture too deep into the marsh speak of an unsettling presence, as if someone—or something—is watching.

To this day, locals warn against searching for Black Jack’s treasure. The inlet keeps its secrets, and those who ignore the warnings might just join Black Jack in its murky depths.

04/05/2025

03/18/2025

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03/01/2025

Ghost Hunt Weekends presents an unforgettable evening with Steve Gonsalves, the acclaimed paranormal investigator, bestselling author, and filmmaker. Known for his work on Ghost Hunters, Ghost Nation, and his film The House Inbetween, Steve brings his unique experiences and insights to the stage in....