Trinity House Café

Stories & Folklore

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The Trinity House Cafe and Market nestled in the historic George Head House in Leesburg is not only a gathering spot but also a place tinged with whispers of the past. Built in the late 18th century and used for over two centuries, the building is said to carry the weight of many lives who walked its halls, some of whom may linger still as unseen presences. Guests and staff have shared a range of eerie experiences throughout the cafe and its grounds.

One of the most commonly reported phenomena is the sound of footsteps echoing through the back hallways or upper levels when no one is present. During quiet hours especially in the early morning before the cafe opens or late at night after closing employees have heard what sounds like someone walking briskly above or along the corridor only to find the space empty upon investigation.

Others describe sudden chills or shifts in temperature near the old stairwell or by the front windows at dusk. Patrons occasionally feel a strange sense of being gently watched even when seated alone while standing in line or browsing the market displays. Some say the sensation is accompanied by a faint touch on the shoulder or the brief brush of a presence passing behind them.

Several visitors report seeing shadowy figures in peripheral vision moving near doorways or behind shelves that disappear once looked at directly. Some staff have also described glimpsing what appears to be a female silhouette in period attire standing momentarily near the entrance or in one of the older rooms before vanishing into thin air.

The cafe's ambience also carries subtle auditory oddities; a few people have mentioned hearing the distant strains of piano-like music drifting from rooms currently unused or storage areas. Often described as soft and imperfect, the music has no clear origin, stopping abruptly when followed. Whether interpreted as echoes of past gatherings or the building itself resonating with memory, these encounters add an undercurrent of mystery to this historic Leesburg landmark.

Added by: sdonley on 07/27/2025 DB#: 1757
Source(s): Various

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Many local ghost stories and haunted tours mention that windows throughout the cafe building have been found mysteriously opened, sometimes wide, despite being locked and no one nearby. Each owner of the house and now the cafe has reportedly experienced this phenomenon. No matter how many times the windows are secured, they reopen by themselves night after night.

The supernatural explanation centers on Captain George Head, the house’s original owner and son of a Tory Revolutionary War soldier. According to local lore, Head was known for keeping the windows wide open even in harsh winter weather. Paranormal enthusiasts believe his spirit remains attached to the house, continuing to insist on fresh air by opening the windows autonomously just as he did in life.

Attempts to prevent it new windows, upgraded locks, even leaving them closed have reportedly failed. The phenomenon persists, with some claiming that even during the day windows will swing open on their own when the cafe is quiet. No airflow or mechanical issue has ever been conclusively identified as the cause.

For visitors and staff these unexplained openings contribute to an eerie charm. Imagine entering the cafe to find windows ajar on a still morning no breeze no draft, yet wide open. That kind of unsettling synchronicity reinforces the house’s haunted reputation and fuels stories told on ghost tours across Leesburg.

Added by: sdonley on 07/27/2025 DB#: 1758
Source(s): Various

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Paranormal Claims

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Claim #	Added	Added By	Claim
4195	07/27/2025	sdonley	Footsteps are heard in empty hallways and upper floors.
4196	07/27/2025	sdonley	Chills and sudden temperature drops occur near stairwells and windows.
4197	07/27/2025	sdonley	Guests feel like they are being watched while seated or browsing.
4198	07/27/2025	sdonley	Unseen hands gently touch shoulders or brush past visitors.
4199	07/27/2025	sdonley	Shadowy figures move near doorways and vanish when looked at.
4200	07/27/2025	sdonley	A woman in period clothing is seen briefly before disappearing.
4201	07/27/2025	sdonley	Soft piano music is heard coming from unused rooms.
4202	07/27/2025	sdonley	Music stops abruptly when someone investigates.
4203	07/27/2025	sdonley	Shapes are seen moving behind shelves with no one there.
4204	07/27/2025	sdonley	Strange sensations and sounds happen most often during quiet hours.
4205	07/27/2025	sdonley	The windows in the building have been known to be found open even when they have been locked.

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