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During the Revolutionary War in 1776, this estate served as the headquarters for George Washington. Post-war, the mansion transitioned through various private owners until it fell into a state of dilapidation by 1810. At this juncture, a French merchant named Stephen Jumel discovered the neglected manor, embarking on a restoration project alongside his wife, returning the residence to its original splendor.
Presently, this historic mansion operates as a public museum, offering a glimpse into its storied past. Despite the undeniable passage of time and the demise of its former occupants, some ethereal residents seem reluctant to part with their cherished abode.
In 1964, a peculiar incident unfolded when a group of children on a school field trip eagerly awaited the museum's opening. Restless and likely making some commotion, they were surprised to witness a woman in a purple gown stepping onto the balcony above them. The mysterious figure, gesturing for silence, retreated through the balcony doors. Astonishingly, when the curator arrived to unlock the museum, the chaperones questioned why the woman upstairs hadn't granted them entry. To their bewilderment, the curator revealed that the premises had been securely locked since the previous day.
Another spectral presence within the mansion is that of a young servant girl who tragically took her own life by leaping from one of the windows in the servant's quarters.
In addition to these two female apparitions, numerous accounts detail transparent figures resembling Revolutionary War soldiers roaming the premises.
Even today, persistent claims persist of apparitions manifesting within the house, with some recounting sensations of various presences lingering throughout the historic abode.
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