Thurber House

The Story

James Thurber’s own experience of unexplained sounds inspired his comic story about a ghost entering the family home. The museum’s current account records lights behaving strangely, pets reacting to unseen presences and a visitor’s description of a resistant, web-like feeling across a doorway. It explicitly says Thurber’s own ghost is unconfirmed.

The Hauntings

James Thurber’s own experience of unexplained sounds inspired his comic story about a ghost entering the family home. The museum’s current account records lights behaving strangely, pets reacting to unseen presences and a visitor’s description of a resistant, web-like feeling across a doorway. It explicitly says Thurber’s own ghost is unconfirmed.

A sense of place.

Visitor Experiences

Have you experienced something here?

This future chapter will bring together stories from the PHASM community. An unexpected encounter, a lingering feeling, or a quiet visit—your experience will be welcome.

Submissions are not open yet.

Sources & further reading.

• Thurber House — Ghost Investigations — Literary Center and James Thurber Museum (reports)
• www.thurberhouse.org — visiting (visiting)

Plan Your Visit

Official page limits private investigation groups and requires requests through Thurber House; authorized public ghost tours are separately booked.