6 The island also played a significant role in the boom of the whaling industry in the early 1800s Whales provided valuable oil and other resources that people needed Successful whalers became very rich At one time the world's largest whale oil candle factory in the world was on Martha's Vineyard However when petroleum was discovered people no longer needed whale blubber to light their lamps and the whaling industry became a less important part of the economy Could some of the Vineyard's odd occurrences be the ghosts of those whaling captains longing for their old maritime adventures Today the island is best known as an East Coast tourist destination At last count there are over twenty thousand people who live on the island all year But in the summer the population of
Martha's Vineyard soars to an estimated two hundred thousand people Visitors travel to the island to enjoy the sandy beaches and historic lighthouses and to gaze at the beautiful Aquinnah Cliffs Is that the wind whistling or could it be the cries of a heartbroken woman who threw herself from the cliffs and vanished beneath the waves With so much history and a vibrant spirit all its own it is not surprising that the island is brimming with paranormal activity So whether you are in Martha's Vineyard for a summer holiday or you live there year round chances are good that you have your own spooktacular tales to share Read on to meet some of the island's best known and well hidden ghosts But should you ever decide to visit this beautiful and charming place be warned Like the ghosts of Martha's Vineyard you may never want to leave
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CHAPTER 1 Strange Happenings at the Kelley House The Kelley House has been welcoming visitors since 1742 almost three hundred years The historic hotel located in the heart of Edgartown is home to a popular restaurant The Newes From America which is without a doubt haunted The employees of the restaurant have witnessed many hair raising unexplained events over the years Perhaps the most shocking was
