Hooded Graves Photos by Beth Fetterman
tions a little hair raising. The Hooded Grave Cem- etery is tucked away in a hidden spot but perhaps it wasn’t remote enough for the families to leave their loved ones unprotected.
Far more accessible than the Hooded Graves are the beauti- ful historic mansions and homes that have been lovingly restored and
cared for by various historical societies throughout our region. With all old places, there is always an air of mystery about them. The echoes of lives lived and lost in them feel almost like a voice in a distant room. I won- der at their day-to-day life and how many tragedies and triumphs are simply lost to time. The curators of the Jackson Mansion in Berwick invite the public to come see for themselves in October with special Haunted History Tours. This is one of the only times of the year they open the third floor to visitors. The mansion was home to both staff and family and anyone who has watched Downton Abbey knows that the real drama went on downstairs. I’d rather have a chat with the cook and the maids than Colonel I’m sure the Colonel would have plenty of historical facts to tell me but the staff knows the stuff I really want to hear.
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