This was once the summer home of the Wister family. The house became their primary residence during the yellow fever epidemic. The family was not in residence during the battle of Germantown and British General James Agnew chose the house for his headquarters. The general was fatally wounded in the battle and died in the front parlor, where his blood stains can still be seen on the floor. His bloodstains are not the only thing that linger at the house. The General's ethereal presence can be felt there as well.
The General's ghost is not the only one at Grumblethorpe. The other spirit is said to be that of a woman named Justinia. She was orphaned in the yellow fever epidemic and taken in by the Wisters. Justinia loved to bake bread, and baked bread every Friday night for distribution to the poor on Saturday morning. Justinia died in 1820, but her spirit has never left the house that was her home. Her spirit is most likely to be encountered on Friday evenings after sunset. Sometimes her presence is accompanied by the sweet smell of freshly baked bread.
The house is now restored and has been refurnished to match the original period, and contains many intersting pieces. it is definitely worth a visit! Many of the things on display in the housebelonged to the Wister family, like scientific equipment, Owen Wister's desk, and Sally Wister's bedroom.