Mysteries at the Monument Season 2 Episode 2 St. Urho, Mystery Castle
- TV-PG
- June 20, 2014
- 42 min
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In season 2, episode 2 of Mysteries at the Monument, viewers are taken on a journey to explore the legend of St. Urho and the Mystery Castle. St. Urho is a Finnish-American folk hero, who, according to folklore, is credited with saving the vineyards of Minnesota by chasing away a plague of grasshoppers with his magical grapevine staff. The people of Minnesota celebrate his legend with an annual St. Urho's Day festival on March 16.
The Mystery Castle, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is a bizarre and mysterious structure built by a man named Boyce Luther Gulley. Gulley moved to Arizona in the 1930s seeking a cure for his tuberculosis, and began constructing the castle using found and recycled materials. The castle is filled with peculiar rooms, secret passageways, and odd artifacts, and some claim that Gulley built the castle as a place to hide treasure or even the bodies of his family members.
Host Don Wildman begins the episode at the St. Urho's Day festival in Menagha, Minnesota, where he learns about the legend of St. Urho and the importance of the festival to the local community. He then travels to Phoenix, Arizona to explore the Mystery Castle and learn more about Boyce Luther Gulley.
Wildman interviews experts and historians about the history and folklore behind St. Urho, and visits vineyards in Minnesota to see the impact of the legend on local industry. He also speaks with Gulley's family members and explores the strange and fascinating interior of the Mystery Castle.
Throughout the episode, viewers are taken on a journey of discovery through the history and legends surrounding St. Urho and the Mystery Castle. With expert interviews, stunning visuals, and Wildman's engaging narration, Mysteries at the Monument season 2, episode 2 is a must-see for fans of folklore, history, and mystery.