Kim Sanders's Blog - Posts Tagged "ghosts"
Lowcountry Apparition
Do you believe in ghosts, spirits—apparitions?
I believe in fairy tales—so why not ghosts? They do make an appearance in my novels from time-to-time, and yesterday, I was traveling through the Lowcountry and stopped at the ruins of an old church built in the mid-1700s to take a few pictures.
And I photographed something on the inside wall of the church—something—well, you tell me. I’ve posted the photograph on my author Facebook page. http://on.fb.me/1vs2PYX
Just off a scenic tree-lined road sit the ruins of what the locals call Old Sheldon Church. The actual name is Church of Prince William’s Parish. Built in the mid-1700s, the church allegedly was burned by the British army in 1779, rebuilt in 1826, and burned again in 1865—this time by the Federal Army. Ancient tombstones, majestic live oaks covered with Spanish moss, and swarming mosquitos the size of sparrows, surround the brick and mortar ruins
The eerie beauty of the location is the perfect spot to see an apparition. The most infamous ghost at Old Sheldon is a woman in a simple brown dress that stands over an infant’s grave. Visitors have reported feeling her sorrow as they stand near the grave.
I’ve photographed these ruins many times over the years. They’re beautiful. Yesterday, I only snapped a few photos because I’d forgotten my Southern cologne—Deep Woods Off. Within minutes, mosquitoes had sucked so much blood from my veins I was afraid they were really vampires and I would soon join the walking dead of Old Sheldon. I hopped in my car and escaped.
Last night, safely in my air-conditioned family room, I reviewed my photos. I’ve posted a photo on my author Facebook page. Tell me, do you see the apparition on the inside wall of the church ruins? Maybe it’s the sad woman dressed in brown.
I believe in fairy tales—so why not ghosts? They do make an appearance in my novels from time-to-time, and yesterday, I was traveling through the Lowcountry and stopped at the ruins of an old church built in the mid-1700s to take a few pictures.
And I photographed something on the inside wall of the church—something—well, you tell me. I’ve posted the photograph on my author Facebook page. http://on.fb.me/1vs2PYX
Just off a scenic tree-lined road sit the ruins of what the locals call Old Sheldon Church. The actual name is Church of Prince William’s Parish. Built in the mid-1700s, the church allegedly was burned by the British army in 1779, rebuilt in 1826, and burned again in 1865—this time by the Federal Army. Ancient tombstones, majestic live oaks covered with Spanish moss, and swarming mosquitos the size of sparrows, surround the brick and mortar ruins
The eerie beauty of the location is the perfect spot to see an apparition. The most infamous ghost at Old Sheldon is a woman in a simple brown dress that stands over an infant’s grave. Visitors have reported feeling her sorrow as they stand near the grave.
I’ve photographed these ruins many times over the years. They’re beautiful. Yesterday, I only snapped a few photos because I’d forgotten my Southern cologne—Deep Woods Off. Within minutes, mosquitoes had sucked so much blood from my veins I was afraid they were really vampires and I would soon join the walking dead of Old Sheldon. I hopped in my car and escaped.
Last night, safely in my air-conditioned family room, I reviewed my photos. I’ve posted a photo on my author Facebook page. Tell me, do you see the apparition on the inside wall of the church ruins? Maybe it’s the sad woman dressed in brown.
Lowcountry Apparition: Part Two
Leaving my favorite Lowcountry beach this weekend, I took a bath in Deep Woods Off and stopped once again at the Old Sheldon Church ruins to look for the apparition that showed up in my last photographs. It was there—near the top of one of the inner walls. More disturbing, I saw yet another apparition in the same corner that looked a bit more menacing. (Photos on my author Facebook blog: http://on.fb.me/1vs2PYX).
Do you see it? My husband doesn’t. I think it looks like it has a glowing red eye, a horn and black nose. Halloween evil.
It was a beautiful fall day with kids and families taking photographs in the ruins. I started to ask a couple if they saw these apparitions, but for some reason I didn’t. As I walked in and out of the old ruins, I noticed the apparitions only appeared in one inner corner of the old church. A large tree limb hovered over this section probably causing the dark stains that created the images. But this was also the side with the closest gravesites. I do know one thing. I will not visit the ruin at night. If you’re ever near Yemassee, South Carolina, stop by and see if you notice any apparitions. Love to hear what you see.
My next novel will be set in Savannah. After studying these images, I’m think there has to be ghosts—or at least the hint of the supernatural.
Do you see it? My husband doesn’t. I think it looks like it has a glowing red eye, a horn and black nose. Halloween evil.
It was a beautiful fall day with kids and families taking photographs in the ruins. I started to ask a couple if they saw these apparitions, but for some reason I didn’t. As I walked in and out of the old ruins, I noticed the apparitions only appeared in one inner corner of the old church. A large tree limb hovered over this section probably causing the dark stains that created the images. But this was also the side with the closest gravesites. I do know one thing. I will not visit the ruin at night. If you’re ever near Yemassee, South Carolina, stop by and see if you notice any apparitions. Love to hear what you see.
My next novel will be set in Savannah. After studying these images, I’m think there has to be ghosts—or at least the hint of the supernatural.
