Kentucky Old Governor's Mansion

Built in 1798, this is the oldest official executive residence still in use in the US. Thirty-three governors and their families have lived here over the centuries.

The Kentucky Old Governor's Mansion is steeped in ghostly activity accumulated over more than two centuries of occupation by the state's most prominent political figures. Many of its former residents enjoyed the home so much that they never left - at least not in spirit. The most commonly reported phenomenon is odd lights flickering in the upper windows of the museum when the building should be void of life. These mysterious lights appear at random intervals, with no explanation for their source. Staff members have reported hearing footsteps in empty corridors and the sound of voices engaged in conversation, only to find no one present. Some visitors have reported seeing shadowy figures in period dress moving through the hallways. The mansion's long history as an executive residence means it has witnessed countless significant moments, some joyous and others tragic, and this emotional residue may explain the paranormal activity. The temperature drops sharply in certain areas, particularly on the upper floors where private quarters were located.