Lady In Black Tee 5

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Lady in Black Tee — New England Mystery Collection

A ghost story so haunting, it became a part of history.

Worn by those who love a good legend and live for a little mystery, the Lady in Black Tee captures the eerie beauty of one of New England’s most enduring ghost stories. With soft, lightweight fabric and just the right amount of stretch, this shirt is perfect for moonlit walks, spooky lighthouse visits, or just curling up with a ghost story on the porch.

But the tale behind it? That’s where things get really interesting…

The Legend of the Lady in Black — Fort Warren, Boston Harbor

Fort Warren, built in the mid-1800s on Georges Island in Boston Harbor, was a Union stronghold during the Civil War. But it’s not the cannons or granite walls that keep people talking — it’s the ghost.

The story goes that in 1862, a Southern woman named Melanie Lanier disguised herself as a man and sailed to Boston in an attempt to rescue her Confederate officer husband, imprisoned at Fort Warren. After digging through tunnels beneath the fort, she was captured and sentenced to hang.

As legend has it, she requested to be executed in women’s clothing. Since she had none, a black gown was fashioned for her from available materials. She was hanged in that gown… and has haunted the island ever since.

Tourists and rangers alike have reported seeing a woman in black drifting through the ruins, moaning through empty corridors, or appearing in windows that should be vacant. The “Lady in Black” has become an integral part of New England folklore — a love story turned ghost story, filled with mystery, bravery, and loss.

Wear the Legend. Spark the Story.

This tee is a tribute to her — and to every New Englander who knows our coastlines carry not just lighthouses and lobsters, but legends.

Part of the New England Mystery (NEM) collection, the Lady in Black Tee is for ghost hunters, history buffs, and lovers of lore. After all… there’s nothing wrong with wearing your haunt on your sleeve.

Features:

• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton
• Heather colors contain polyester
• Lightweight 4.2 oz./yd² fabric
• Pre-shrunk for consistent sizing
• Side-seamed construction for better shape
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping for durability
• Part of the New England Mystery Collection (NEM)