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Ghost stories as written by Mindie Burgoyne

Robert Morris Inn – Guest Flees in the Night

02/02/2014blog posts, Ghost Storieshaunted Oxford, Oxford, Robert Morris InnMindie Burgoyne

Robert Morris Inn - Oxford MD — Robert Morris Inn – Oxford MD

The building that is now the Robert Morris Inn in Oxford – Talbot County, Maryland – dates back to 1710. It was always an inn or tavern. During the earliest part of Maryland’s Colonial period, Oxford was the state’s 2nd largest port city (2nd to Annapolis). It was a thriving and booming town for the time.

The Innkeepers at the Robert Morris Inn shared a letter with me that was written by a guest who left in a hurry without breakfast … and breakfast is a BIG perk at the Robert Morris Inn. A portion of the letter is shown below. Here’s what the lady wrote: Continue reading Robert Morris Inn – Guest Flees in the Night →

The Witches of Plain Dealing Creek – Valliant Brothers Murder

01/09/2014blog posts, Ghost Storieshaunted waterways, plain dealing, talbot county md, Valliant Brothers, Witchcraft, witches, Witches of Plain DealingMindie Burgoyne

Plain Dealing Creek near the old Chamberlain plantation.

There have only ever been 5 witch trials recorded in Maryland’s history and two them were alleged witches who lived and practiced on Plain Dealing Creek in Talbot County. The creek was also the site of the Valliant brothers legend where one brother murdered the other over buried treasure. Continue reading The Witches of Plain Dealing Creek – Valliant Brothers Murder →