Porterfield's box Our creepiness rating 💀💀💀💀💀
WJHL (Oct. 23, 2019) reported employees and performers say they have seen founder Robert Porterfield watching shows from his favorite opera box, and a Civil War-era tunnel said to be haunted by Confederate soldiers. Source: WJHL.
Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
Barter calls itself the State Theatre of Virginia (Barter Theatre).
Ghost stories
These are reported legends, not verified events. The creepiness score (1–5) is Spook Atlas's own editorial rating, not a measurement.
Then and now
Public access
Open to the public Working theater with a current season; inside access is with show tickets (Barter Theatre). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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