LOCATION FILE
Belcourt of Newport (Belcourt Castle)
FOLLOWNewport, RI
DIRECTIONS →OVERVIEW
A grand Gilded Age mansion on Bellevue Avenue, built in 1894 for socialite and congressman Oliver Belmont and later owned by the Tinney family, whose collection and interest in spiritualism gave it a lasting reputation. It offers history, candlelight, and ghost tours.
REPORTED ACTIVITY
Guides and visitors report a voice telling them to "get out" in the ballroom, a figure in monk's attire, and a statue said to shift position; the site has been featured on paranormal television.
VISITING
Open to the public for guided daytime and evening tours.
SITE PLAN
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EXTERNAL RESOURCES
Curated references and articles coming soon.
INVESTIGATION RECORD
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HISTORICAL RECORD · 0 CITED ENTRIES
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COMMUNITY EVIDENCE
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GROUP FINDINGS