Is the Arsenal Haunted ?

In 1831 after a severe fire at Fort Delaware, The Arsenal at Old New Castle was used to house all of the troops that had to be relocated from the fort until 1832 when it served as a hospital during a cholera epidemic. During this epidemic as many as 22 people died and were buried in the basement of the Arsenal. Through all of it's remodelizations, only 18 of the 22 bodies were recovered leaving 4 bodies at unrest. It is believed that these are the spirits that frequent the Arsenal today.

The Arsenal is part of Old New Castle's Annual "Hauntings in History" Ghost Tours. New Castle's favorite Haunted tours. This is the only tour that brings you inside of many of New Castle's most haunted houses - including the 1738 Amstel House, and the 1812 Arsenal. After exploring the haunted houses, people are off to explore New Castle's streets, alleys - even an 18th century burying ground located directly next to the Arsenal. Tourists are told macabre tales of the supernatural, and discover bygone customs and superstitions surrounding death and burial practices. If you're lucky, maybe you'll have your own spiritual encounter while attending the wedding !!