CHARLESTON — The historic city known for its cobblestone streets and towering church steeples dates back more than 350 years, but beneath the charm lies a shadowed history that lingers among old churches, houses and alleyways.

“What makes Charleston so significant is because of all of the things that have happened here,” said Nicholas McGirr, the lead investigator at Stories in the Cemetery.

Visitors and locals flock to the well-known haunted sites, especially around Halloween, to experience what they believe is a whisper from the dead. McGirr said the month of October is a hotbed for paranormal activity in Charleston because many significant death dates occurred during the month. For example, Charles Pinckney, a founding father who signed the Constitution, was born and died in October

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