Spirit Switchboard welcomes Courtney McInvale
Episode #135
Nov. 21st, 2025
Topic: Seaside Shadows, Southern Spirits: Haunted History with Courtney McInvale

Author and Seaside Shadows founder Courtney McInvale joins Kerrilynn to share the real haunted history behind Mystic, Connecticut’s award-winning ghost tours and her books like Haunted Mystic and Revolutionary War Ghosts of Connecticut. In this segment, they dive into true stories from foggy graveyards, colonial taverns, and shoreline spirits—where every tale is rooted in documented history and chilling firsthand encounters.

Guest Bio:
Courtney McInvale is an author, historian, and founder of Seaside Shadows Haunted History Tours, Mystic, Connecticut’s original award-winning ghost tour company. A licensed tour guide and specialist in paranormal history and local lore, she leads walking and boat tours across southern New England, blending meticulous research with eerie first-hand accounts. Courtney is the author of Haunted Mystic, Revolutionary War Ghosts of Connecticut, Civil War Ghosts of Connecticut, and Civil War Ghosts of Georgia, which explore the lingering spirits of America’s past. Raised in a haunted house and a descendant of accused witches, she brings a uniquely personal connection to the supernatural stories she shares.

Guest links:
Websites -https://www.courtneymcinvale.com
https://www.seasideshadows.com
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/SeasideShadows/

Host links:
http://www.kerrilynnshellhorn.com
https://linktr.ee/kerrilynn.shellhorn

Message from Kerrilynn:
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