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Douglassville, PA: Brinton Lodge, a storied landmark on eastern Berks County’s landscape for more than three centuries, is calling thrill-seekers and history enthusiasts to step inside its shadowed corridors. This autumn, the lodge returns with its highly anticipated guided ghost tours, offering visitors an immersive 90-minute journey through a mansion alive with restless spirits, unexplained phenomena, and secrets whispered across generations.
The house was built in the early 18th century as a one bedroom tavern. It was later turned into a summer house, and then a "gentlemen's club." Guests can wander the centuries-old stucco mansion, where every room hums with echoes of the past and the faint whispers of the unseen. Explore spaces steeped in mystery—from the pillared parlor and its grand master staircase to elaborately decorated bedrooms—each brimming with the intoxicating allure of the supernatural.
Perched at 1808 Schuylkill Road in Douglassville, PA, directly across from the Schuylkill River on Route 724 between Reading and Pottstown, Brinton Lodge features 18th- and 19th-century architecture and a legacy shrouded in intrigue. Former staff have recounted encounters with friendly spirits—including the lodge’s enigmatic namesake, Caleb Brinton—adding layers of mystique to its already captivating history.
Praised by the Philadelphia Daily News as “a psychic’s delight” and described by The Morning Call as “an unusual landmark in Berks County,” Brinton Lodge continues to enthrall visitors with its eerie charm. Secret Philadelphia notes, “This colonial-era estate carries an eerie charm and a backstory full of intrigue, scandal, and spirits.” It is said to be inhabited by at least five spirits and is described as one of the most haunted spots in the state. Guests consistently report fascination with the lodge’s paranormal activity and the haunting stories embedded in its walls.
All proceeds from the tours support the preservation of Brinton Lodge, ensuring its historical and supernatural allure endures for generations to come. Tickets are available at www.brintonlodge.com. Large groups may call to arrange private tours. Paranormal groups seeking exclusive investigations can contact (610) 572-7121.
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