Nestled along the Hudson River lies a site steeped in history, its past as a military storage facility and training ground echoing through the decades since its establishment in 1901. While the location gained prominence during the Spanish-American War and World War I as part of the Bannerman Island Arsenal, it is not just its historical significance that draws attention today. Since 1960, reports of paranormal activity have surfaced sporadically, painting a chilling picture of lingering spirits within its crumbling walls. Visitors to this site claim encounters with various entities or spirits, with apparitions being the most frequently reported phenomenon. According to accounts, these apparitions often manifest as shadowy figures or vague human forms, sometimes appearing suddenly and disappearing just as quickly. Disembodied voices are another common occurrence, with witnesses alleging whispers and murmurs in empty rooms, as if echoes of the past refuse to fade. Strange smells also permeate the atmosphere, with visitors claiming to detect the scent of gunpowder or old sweat, reminiscent of the site’s military history. Object movement is less frequent but still reported, with items found inexplicably moved or rearranged when no living person could have caused such changes. The patterns of these haunting activities seem to follow no strict schedule, occurring seemingly at random throughout the day and night. However, some visitors claim that certain areas within the site are more active than others. The remains of the main structure, destroyed in the 1920 explosion, allegedly hold a higher concentration of paranormal activity. Witnesses report feeling an intense sense of unease or dread when near these ruins, as if the tragedy of the past still clings to the stones. The accounts of these experiences are as varied and subjective as the witnesses themselves. Some describe feelings of being watched or followed by an unseen presence, while others report sensing a profound sadness or despair that seems to permeate the very air. Despite the diversity in experiences, one common thread runs through many of these claims: a sense of being connected to the site’s tragic past, as if the spirits lingering there are unable or unwilling to move on from the events that transpired within its walls.