Haunted history tour guide Carl Sieracki shares stories of eerie legends to his own chilling experiences while on Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba
By Teri Barr
Haunted history tour guide Carl Sieracki shares stories of eerie legends to his own chilling experiences while on Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba
It’s a crisp night which is perfect for spooky tales and ghostly encounters. And the place to find it is just a ride away. Hop on the Door County Trolley! Tour guide Carl Sieracki is an expert at weaving through some of the region’s most chilling tales. He shared a few during a recent visit to Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba.
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One story in particular is leaving everyone waiting to hear more. It’s the tragic fate of little Huey Melvin. The 6-year-old died in 1905 from a rusty splinter. Melvin is buried alone in the family plot, but his restless spirit is said to roam the area, searching for his parents who were buried elsewhere.
“This tale has haunted many, though no one has ever seen Huey Melvin,” Sieracki explains. “People staying at the Thorpe House Inn have shared some pretty eerie experiences, though. Lights flicker, orbs are spotted, and it’s clear something is there.”
But it’s not just guests who feel a chill from the unknown. Sieracki himself has had a brush with the supernatural.
“I’m a fence-sitter on ghosts,” he says. “But there was a particularly odd incident last October. I was closing up the Noble House on a windy night when a series of unexplained events occured. Things like doors flying open, pots falling off the shelves, and a man being mysteriously shoved in a room full of 28 witnesses. Weirdly, no one was behind him. I’m still a little spooked about that one.”
Schwaba asks about his favorite scary movies. And despite his experiences, Sieracki isn’t a fan, preferring spooky thrills over full-on gore. But his go-to?
“It’s the 1962 psychological thriller Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? starring Bette Davis and Joan Crawford,” Sieracki shares. “That movie stuck with me for years and is one of the scariest films I’ve ever seen.”
One thing is clear from this segment. Door County’s ghostly tales are more than just stories. It’s a lived experience for many. And with guides like Sieracki leading the ghostly adventures, you want to prepare for some unexpected bumps in the night.
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