Is the White House haunted? Spooky stories reveal a history of the supernatural

Over two centuries old, the White House has experienced its fair share of ghostly sightings and odd bump-in-the-night noises.

There have been accounts of paranormal encounters with long-gone residents, including one of our founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States. The most well-known spirit to haunt the White House is without question Abraham Lincoln's ghost, the 16th president. Its hallways have been filled with strange musical melodies and other eerie sounds. Over time, more occurrences have been recorded.

Here's a look at some of the strange ghost experiences that staff, visitors, and past residents have had while in the White House:

A musical presidential apparition

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The untimely death of Lincoln's son Willie Lincoln

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Several sightings of Abraham Lincoln's ghost

The smell of lavender in the air

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SOURCE History.com, Whitehousehistory.org, Thedeadhistory.com, Firstladies.org and Constitutioncenter.org and Paste BN research