The Olde Pink House, Savannah - Georgia

With it’s gorgeous pink exterior, you wouldn’t think that The Olde Pink House would actually be one of the most haunted places in Georgia! You definitely should not be deceived by appearances when it comes to haunted places.

The old colonial mansion is located in Savannah’s Historic District, one of the most beautiful places in Georgia in our opinion! It’s a very popular restaurant that is known for it’s great food, but it has also made a name for itself in the paranormal world, as it is believed to be haunted by its original owner, James Habersham Jr. who completed the build of it in 1789, who would die only ten years later due to suspicious circumstances.

There’s a lot of question marks around his death. Whilst his death certificate simply states his cause of death was ‘declining health’, many believe it was actually a cover up for a suicide in the basement after he discovered his wife was cheating on him. However, there is no historical evidence to back up this theory.

Mr Habersham Jr. was known for his typical souther hospitality, and this trait is said to have followed him into the afterlife. He has often been seen in Colonial clothing in the tavern, drinking ale and people watching. When the place became a restaurant, its said that he would straighten tables and put chairs back into their place. He is also thought to be the one lighting the candles on the tables, as employees have said that they would leave the restaurant area for a second, only to return seconds later to see that all of the candles on the tables have been lit, even when there is nobody else there at the time.

If you’re hoping to get a glimpse of the ghost of James Habersham Jr. it is best to visit during the months of October and March as he likes to avoid the Savannah summer heat – who would’ve thought!?

There are several other spirits known to haunt The Olde Pink house, including a crying woman on the second floor, a friendly war veteran, former house servants, and, sadly, ghosts of children who are thought to be slaves have often been sighted playing in the tavern, which used to be the basement.