From the quaint, ocean port town of Poquetanuck, Connecticut comes a story of the "Christmas Ghost".

In the early 19th century, Captain William Grant owned the inn. As the story goes, Captain Grant was away at sea for an extended period, leaving his wife, Penelope, alone to manage the inn. During this time, Penelope received news that her husband's ship had been lost at sea, and he was presumed dead.

Devastated by the news, Penelope continued to run the inn but fell into a deep depression. She would sit by the window, staring out to sea, hoping for her husband's return. Legend has it that she passed away on a cold and snowy Christmas Eve, still waiting for her beloved Captain Grant to return.

It is said that Penelope's ghost haunts the inn to this day, especially during the Christmas season. Guests and staff have reported hearing the sound of footsteps in empty hallways, doors opening and closing on their own, and even glimpses of a woman in a long, flowing gown staring out the window. Some claim to have seen her ghostly figure wandering through the halls, forever searching for her lost love.

While the authenticity of such stories is often questionable, they add an eerie touch to the holiday season, blending the joy of Christmas with a hint of mystery and the supernatural.