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There is a mansion in Big Stone Gap, Virginia that is said to be haunted. Although the mansion is now the Southwest Virginia Museum, people who had once knew the place are still there. What could be scaring the workers late at night by turning on lights that the workers had previously turned out. There are creaks that have been heard like a person being followed by invisible footsteps. But who and why is this museumunder spiritual captivity. There are many stories as to who is haunting the museum and reason is still unexplainable for most stories. Based on opinion of whois haunting the museum, people have formed their own ideas as well.So who could it be? Rufus Ayers, C. Bascom Slemp, or his sister? The story most commonly believed just so happens to be about people with less of a title on their name. The builders of the mansion are who are most believed to be haunting the museum. C. Bascom Slemp and his sister, Rufus Ayers and people who had close connection and communication with them are well known at the museum. The limelight is casted over thier heads. The builders have not any reconition for this now historical landmark, the mansion they built with thier own hands. There isn't a name to be found on anyone involved on the constructon nor is there any telling of what may have occured during the construction. The haunting is now their story and their voice to finally be known for what they have done. But what if these spirits are here to stay to always be apart of what they built? If the spirits are angered, they may be claiming the museum back to be truely recognizedand to have full control of what they feel is really theirs. It makes the most sense for the builders to lurk around every corner to spook the workers out for never mentioning what they made possible for Southwest Virginia. Could this haunting get out of control? Are the buuilders trying to be heard or recognized, or have they had enough and want to claim the museum to themselves, as everyone has already selfishly done? One thing is for sure, they want something for providing the facility that has C. Bascom Slemp and Rufus Ayers names written all over it. So, if you're ever visiting the museum be sure t take a moment to remember those who have lack of credit for the mansions' existance and creation, or beware of who may be following you down the halls; they just might run you out.