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EXPLORE HAUNTED MARYLAND
In search of the ghost and
spirit of John
Wilkes Booth...
John Wilkes Booth's spirit lives
strong in the rural countryside of Southern Maryland. Today if you follow his
escape route through Prince Georges and Charles County, MD and across the
Potomac into VA you will still find many of the original structures where he
stopped and received aide. In fact, you can meet descendants of Dr. Samual
Mudd by touring his private home in Bryantown, MD. John Wilkes Booth was a
famous actor and today he still yields a strong fan club. Twice a year the
Surratt Museum hosts a "John Wilkes Booth Escape Route" bus tour which always
sells out months in advance. Additionally, the Smithsonian also offers the same
tour. Booth is still in demand and is providing endless entertainment for us in
spirit.
Booth's favorite haunts:
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Ford's Theatre - not reportedly
haunted, but has a fantastic exhibit in the basement of Booth and Lincoln
artifacts. Plus, this is the scene of the crime (see the D.C. page for
info.)
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Baptist's Alley - located behind
Ford's Theatre, just outside the stage door entrance. This is where Booth's
horse was waiting for him while he assassinated President Lincoln. The Haunted
Traveler experienced a strong, cold presence in the alley. After Booth was
killed in VA his body was brought back to D.C. and serendipitously enough his
body was kept in the stables located at Baptists Alley. Law Enforcement
Officials report that criminals eventually return to the scene of their
crime.
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The Petersen's House - Also known as
the "House Where Lincoln Died" is reportedly haunted.
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Surratt's House Museum located in
Clinton, MD
Surratt
is
reportedly haunted, although during a recent visit to the house the Haunted
Traveler made an inquiry to paranormal activities and the staff stated they had
not experienced anything. Mary Surratt, the owner of the house and tavern was
executed as a co-conspirator in the Lincoln assassination. She was hung at Ft.
McNair. Poor Mary had married very badly - to a man who was alcoholic and owned
the tavern. He died in his 40's leaving her a great amount of debt. Her son
John, who was a Confederate sympathizer left for Canada upon learning of
Lincoln's assassination leaving Mary to defend herself. John Wilkes Booth and
John Surratt were associates. Booth and John hide weapons in the house in
preparation for the kidnapping of President Lincoln which never took place. The
Surratt House Museum is definitely worth a visit.
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Haunted Dr. Samual Mudd's House located in Beantown, MD
Link
to Mudd's House Visit to the
beautiful home of Dr. Mudd will let you see the very red velvet couch that John
Wilkes Booth rested on during his visit to Dr. Mudd after killing Lincoln. You
can also see the bedroom where Booth slept. There are many reports of
ghostly activity in the house. Books falling, pictures falling off walls,
footsteps, apparitions and voices. The house is still surrounded by rolling
hills of the country and it doesn't take much to imagine Booth sitting in the
house, smoking out back, and leaving on horseback down the hill and out the
country road. Dr. Mudd's role in aiding Booth and being an active co-conspirator
is still a very debated subject. Many still believe Mudd was innocent. Many
others also believe he was in deed guilty given his prior relationship with
Booth and being a Confederate sympathizer since he was a land owner and had
slaves. You will need to make up your own opinion after visiting this
wonderfully preserved historic house. Open April to November.
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Samual Mudd's House
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St. Mary's Catholic Church and
Cemetery located on Oliver's Shop Road not far from Dr. Mudd's house.- see
Mudd's grave and his families graves at this historic church. Interestingly
inside the church are stained glass windows with family names at the bottom. One
window has the name "Booth"
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St. Mary's Cemetery
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Rich Hill - Samual Cox's House located on Bel Alton Rd.
Today it is privately owned, but there is a historical marker.
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Huckleberry Cottage - near Pope's
Creek. This was the home of Thomas A. Jones who hide John Wilkes Booth and
Herold in the Pine thicket until they made their journey across the Potomac.
This house is privately owned by the Loyola Retreat House of the Society of
Jesus (the Jesuits)
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Huckleberry Cottage - previous home of
Thomas Jones, Confederate Secret Service
Pictured below is a
close up of Huckleberry sent in by T. Williams who use to work there.
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The Pine Thicket - located on Bel Alton
Road - there is a historical marker.
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Port Tobacco
- the original downtown square is
well preserved.
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Site of Garrett's Farmhouse and Barn where Booth died -
there is a historic marker on the rural road. If you venture into the woods
to the clearing , you will find a tiny cross someone has used to mark the spot.
There are no remains of the farmhouse or barn.
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| Green Mount Cemetery located at Green Mount & Oliver Streets, Baltimore, MD 21201. Burial site of John Wilkes
Booth and his family. Booth is buried in an unmarked grave. Guided tours
of this cemetery are available from Wayne Schaumburg (410) 256-2180. |
John Wilkes Booth grave
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Tudor House
- Booth's childhood home
in Bel Air, MD is now owned by Harford County and is open for tours by
appointment, call
410-838-2177. A recent report from a
visitor to the house said there is a "heavy feeling in the house."
Some past residents did report paranormal activity. Tudor House is located on Tudor Lane, outside of the town of Bel
Air toward Churchville. The
historic town of Bel Air is also worth a visit to see many original buildings in
the historic downtown area. The Bel Air post office boasts a mural of Edwin
Booth, the great actor. For more information on visiting Bel Air visit the
Harford County Historical Society at
http://www.harfordhistory.net
and
http://spiritsoftudorhall.blogspot.com
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Tudor Hall in Belair, MD compliments of
Harford County
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Check out the detailed John Wilkes
Booth Escape Route at
Link
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Booth traveled out this road leaving Mudd's house.
In Search of ....Ghosts of the Civil War
December 2nd, 2007 was the 18th
Annual National Battlefield Memorial Illumination in Sharpsburg, MD. This event
is dedicated to the 23,110 soldiers who were killed during the battle of
Antietam in September, 1862. Over 1,400 volunteers placed lighted candles, one
for each fallen soldier, on the southern portion of the battlefield. The rolling
farm fields were enlightened the darkness with tiny, flickering lights
letting the departed know they are not forgotten. Hundreds of cars lined up
outside the entrance before proceeding slowly and quietly like a funeral
procession through the battlefield late into the night. If you missed this
event, you can see professional photographs at
http://www.valleystudio.net
Antietam Battlefield was the site of the bloodiest battle of the
Civil War. Over 20,000 people died at this battle that ended after three days
in September 1862 as a draw. Today silhouettes spirit soldiers still
appear across the open corn fields.
Antietam Battlefield
Picture below are the results
of a nighttime Ghost Hunt at Antietam Battlefield :
Landon House, Urbana, MD.
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Landon House, a privately owned, historic mansion was
investigated by the Society for Paranormal Investigation and was found to have
paranormal activity. Landon House was visited by Civil War Confederate General Jeb
Stuart. The house was used as a hospital during the Civil War. Both Confederate
and Union troops were treated in the house. On a wall in the dining room are
drawings of Jefferson Davis and Lincoln drawn by the injured soldiers. Spirit
sightings, Civil War music playing, and rolling canon balls are just some of the
ghostly activity experienced. Landon House is located in Urbana, MD just
south of Frederick, MD and about one hour from Washington, D.C.
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The Pry House - used as a hospital during the Battle of
Antietam, also used by General McCellan. Now open to the public. Keedysville,
MD.
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The Hager House
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The Haunted Hager House. Hagerstown, MD. Open to the
public and offers ghost tours at Halloween. |
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Burkettsville, MD is the alleged site of the Blair Witch,
however the movie was filmed in Seneca, MD. Burkettsville is a
small, historic town with a cemetery and a church that was used as
a hospital for wounded and dying Civil War troops in route to Antietam.
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| White's Ferry and Edward's Ferry, Poolesville, MD. Used as a crossing
point by the Confederates between VA and MD. Site of small skirmishes.
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| Hyattstown, MD offers thick woods that was the site of a skirmish
between Jeb Stuart's troops and the Union Army on the way to Antietam.
The wounded and dying from this battle were treated at Landon House. |
| Point Lookout, St. Mary's. Previous site of a confederate prison.
Ghosts of these rebels continue to be seen today. |
| Haunted Ft. Washington, Oxon Hill, MD. This historic fort was built
for the War of 1812 but was never fired upon. It was used again during
the Civil War to guard D.C. Despite it's lack of war activity a ghost
roams this massive, forgotten fort. |
| The Surratt House, Clinton, MD. Mary Surratt was found guilty of
conspiracy for the assassination of President Lincoln. She was executed
by hanging at the at Ft. McNair in D.C. Mary ran this tavern with her
son in rural Maryland. Many still defend her innocence today, believing
women would not have been privy to such political activism in the
1800's. A spirit is restless at the Surratt House today. Tours of John
Wilkes Booth escape route through southern Maryland and into VA are
available from this site. Visit and decide for yourself if Mary was
guilty or innocent. Mary Surratt is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
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| Clara Barton House, Glen Echo, MD. Clara Barton was a nurse during
the Civil War and was the founder of the Red Cross. Her beautiful house
in historic Glen Echo is reportedly haunted. Tours of the house are
available. |
| Haunted Forest Glenn, Linden Lane, Silver Spring, MD -
This gothic
historic sight is now being constructed into condos - oh well....Use to
be a site of Confederate troops during the Civil War. |
Forest Glen
| Needwood Mansion , Rockville, MD. Historic plantation with reported
haunted activity by possible past owners and slaves. |
| Beall-Dawson House, Rockville, MD. Located in the historic section
of Rockville, this pre-civil war house witnessed the encampment of
General Jeb Stuart's Confederate troops in Rockville and the
invasion of General George McClellan's Union Army. McClellan spent the
night in the house. The house is haunted and offers ghost tours every
Halloween. Also open to the public year round. |
| Old Baptist Cemetery, Route 28 and Great Falls Rd. in Rockville, MD.
Historic cemetery. Ghost Tours offered during
Halloween. |
| Chestnut Lodge Psychiatric Hospital, Rockville, MD. This 1800's sanitarium
has a controversial past. The psychiatrists used a psychoanalytically based
therapy approach to treating mental illness, instead of prescribing
medication to it's patients. Instead, long-term psychotherapy and electroshock
therapies were used. Now bankrupt and closed, this historic building remains
empty...only spirits of from it's tormented past roam these vast
halls. Zelda Fitzgerald, wife of famous author F. Scott Fitzgerald was once a
patient here. |
Chestnut Lodge
TRAVEL TO HAUNTED BALTIMORE
The crabs aren't the only skeletal life
form found in this historical, harbor town. Notorious figures, such
as Edgar Allan Poe and John Wilkes Booth called Baltimore their
home. Come explore the ghosts of Baltimore.
| Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum
(1830) - 203 Amity Street, Baltimore, MD (410) 396-7932. The scariest
thing about the Edgar Allen Poe Museum is it's location. Edgar Allen Poe
is a famous Baltimore resident with a large gothic following. Check
out the E. A. Poe Society for special events such as the Edgar Allan Poe
Birthday Party (around Jan. 19th) and the Halloween Party at
www.eapoe.org. |
| Edgar Allan Poe Gravesite Westminster
Church Cemetery, corner of Fayette and Greene Streets, Baltimore. (410)
706-2072. |
| Check out the Edgar Allan Poe
Society at
www.ea.poe.org |
| The Baltimore County Historical Society
(www.hsobc.org)
housed in a historic mansion, use to be a
Almshouse for the poor and insane. There are tales of a women ghost walking
around the second floor. Also, a mysterious light appears in a building on the
grounds. This building is open to the public for an admission price of $5.00.
Definitely worth a visit! |
Haunted tours of Baltimore and
historical talks are offered by :
William
Connery who grew up in Baltimore, first near Patterson Park, then in the
Mount Vernon section of the city. He currently lives in Alexandria, Virginia,
but is available for Historical Toursof the Inner Harbor area of Baltimore. Some
of the haunted places he visits are Fort McHenry,Fells Point, and E.A. Poe’s
Grave. His rates are reasonable and can be suited to case-by-case situations. He
is also available for Civil War talks and tours, having spoken on board the
USS Constellation and various venues in the Baltimore/DC/Richmond/Shenandoah
Valley region. He can be reached at
william.connery@verizon.net.
| Admiral Fell Inn (1770) 888 South
Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231 (800) 678-8946. Located within a few feet of
the harbor in historic, Fells Point, just East of the Inner
Harbor/Downtown Baltimore. Charming historical , haunted inn offers rooms decorated
with period Federal style furniture and full amenities. There has been a
report of a ghost nurse who has appeared in one of the bedrooms.
According to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the inn's
main building was built in 1889 as the Anchorage Mission House, which
was a hospice for sick and injured sailors. Fine dining
restaurant and bar located in the Inn.
www.admiralfell.com |
| USS Constellation (1854) Pier 1, 301 East
Pratt St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 396-3453. Historic and haunted sailing
vessel used in the Civil War, WWII and in fighting the slave trade. This
magnificent ship is docked at the inner harbor in downtown Baltimore.
Ghosts have been spotted in the ship's hold on the lower level. Ask
one of the period dressed sailors to tell you a ghost story.
www.constellation.org |
| US Submarine Yorsk (1944) 802 South
Caroline St. Baltimore, MD 21231 (410) 396-3453. Part of the Baltimore
Maritime Museum, this historic submarine fought in WWII. Not reportedly
haunted, but a really cool tour.
www.baltomaritimemuseum.org |
| Fort McHenry - take the water taxi
from inner harbor. (410) 962-4290. This historic fort is allegedly
haunted. |
| Radisson Plaza Lord Baltimore - listed by
National Trust Historic Preservation as being haunted. Ghosts of visitors in
elegant period attire have been seen in the ballroom. |
| Maryland Historical Society 201 W.
Monument Street, Baltimore (410) 685-3750. "Experience over 350 years of
Maryland History" at this great museum. Offers special events for
members. www.mdhs.org. |
| Fells Point Ghost Tour - visit
www.fellspointghost.com for
information on ghost tours. |
| Baltimore Ghost Tours -
www.baltimoreghosttours.com 410-522-7400 |
GHOSTS OF THE EASTERN SHORE
The Eastern shore of Maryland
lingers with spirits of slaves, shipwrecks and sultry plantations.
| Unionville - Visit Unionville A.M.E
Church and historic graveyard. You will find graves of African American Union soldiers
and slaves from nearby plantations. Location: from Route 322 going towards St.
Michael's traveling from Easton, turn left at a light onto Route Unionville,
Rd. Keep going until you reach the small community. The church will be on the
right. |
Unionville A.M.E. Church Cemetery
| Talbot County Courthouse has a
conflicted past. Easton was divided during the Civil War. Judge Carmichael was
arrested in his own courthouse for being a Confederate. There is a statute of
a Confederate soldier on the grounds of the courthouse. Worth a visit.
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| Harriet Tubman - grew up in
Cambridge, MD on a plantation that is on private property. The owners of the
land post a sign that they have guns, so be careful and don't trespass. The site is located near
the corner of Bucktown and Greenbriar Roads. Follow the signs to the
historic marker. |
| Visit the Harriet Tubman
Museum in downtown, historic Cambridge on 424 Race St. For hours and tours
call: 410-228-0401. |
| If you visit Blackwater Refuge,
located South of Cambridge you can see the marshes
that Harriet used as part of her underground railroad, freeing slaves of the
Eastern Shore through marshy, swamps escaping up through Delaware and onto PA
, NY and Canada. |
Blackwater Refuge near Cambridge, MD
| Haunted DeCoursey Bridge - "The Legend of Big
Liz" - Liz was a slave in Dorchester County who told Union soldiers that her
slave master had confederate gold. In retaliation, her master beheaded her and
left her in Green Briar Swamp. Some say Big Liz haunts the bridge that covers
this swamp. |
| For more information on visiting historic
sites in Dorchester County, MD visit:
www.tourdorchester.org |
| Frederick Douglas - was born at
Tuckahoe Plantation located off Route 404 and Old Cordova Road, down a country
road. I was chased off someone's private land looking for the exact site so be
careful. I believe the plantation was close to Tuckahoe Creek. Frederick
Douglas also lived in an apt. across the street from the Talbot County
Courthouse on Washington Street in Easton. |
Wye House
| Old Plantations - all
privately owned and I don't recommend trespassing, however many of these
historical, plantations can be accessed by attending special events offered by
the Talbot County Historical Society. One such plantation is Wye House.
Site of the plantation where Frederick Douglas was a slave. The house has been
in the Lloyd Family since the 1600's. A beautiful, historic family graveyard
is in the backyard. To protect the privacy of the owners, I don't reveal the
location of the house since it is privately owned. |
| Old White Marsh Cemetery and church ruins
- on Route 50 between Easton and Oxford. |
| Old Trinity Church Cemetery -
historic burials of local folk, plus Civil War graves. Located off Route 50 on
Church Creek Road.
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The old slave fields of the Eastern
Shore
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