Category Archives: ghosts

The Child Spirit at the Atlantic Hotel

11/17/2014Berlin, blog posts, ghosts, Worcester CountyAtlantic Hotel Berlin MD, Berlin MD, Haunted HotelsMindie Burgoyne

Atlantic Hotel. Nothing like it on the Eastern Shore — Atlantic Hotel in Berlin, Maryland

THE ATLANTIC HOTEL – in Berlin, MD has been anchoring the downtown since it was built in 1895 and it has its share of ghosts. Beautiful as it is with its porch rockers and veranda, there’s more to the Atlantic Hotel than meets the eye, and the most interesting spirit – and there are plenty – is the spirit of a little girl.

The Little Girl Who Haunts the Second Floor

People staying on the second floor as well as staff have reported hearing the laughter of a child and what sounds like a ball bouncing down the hall. No one knows who the child is – or could be. Continue reading The Child Spirit at the Atlantic Hotel →

Robert E. Lee in St. Michaels – Who Knew?

11/11/2014blog posts, ghosts, St. Michaels, Talbot Countykemp house, Robert E. Lee, St. MichaelsMindie Burgoyne

Col. Joseph Kemp built this Georgian home around 1805 on this prominent spot on Talbot Street in St. Michaels. Kemp was a war hero, famous for his role in the Battle of St. Michaels where he commanded a cavalry near San Domingo Creek.

Years later, Oliver Sparks, a Confederate sympathizer occupied the house with his wife. During the Civil War, Sparks entertained General Robert E. Lee and tradition states that General Lee spent two nights at Kemp House.

The house has been a popular Bed & Breakfast for several years and both staff and guests have had encounters with something – or someone in the house. Some believe that the spirit of General Lee comes forward from time to time. Continue reading Robert E. Lee in St. Michaels – Who Knew? →

Ghost Walk into the Pocomoke Forest

07/31/2014blog posts, ghosts, Pocomoke, Worcester CountyCellar House, Haunted Forests, pocomoke, Pocomoke ForestMindie Burgoyne

Have you ever taken a night-time walk into a haunted forest? The Pocomoke Ghost Walk trail meanders 1/4 of a mile into this thick cypress swamp while the guide tells stories of the haunted forest and spirits that lurk there.

The Goat Man of the Pocomoke River

One such story is Goat Man of Pocomoke Forest. For years it’s been seen – a kind of Big Foot character who has a man’s body with the head of a goat – with horns. He runs through the swampy forest very light on his feet. He survives by eating small animals and fish he catches in the Pocomoke River. You hear the Goat Man as he steps on brush and twigs in the swamp. You know hear that noise and know that the area where it came from is nothing but marsh mud and quick sand. No man or heavy animal could walk there. But the Goat Man can. Continue reading Ghost Walk into the Pocomoke Forest →

The Elevator Riding Ghosts of Easton

07/03/2014blog posts, Easton, ghosts, Talbot CountyAvalon Theater, Easton MD, elevator ghosts, haunted easton, Haunted Elevators, International Fraternity of Odd Fellows, Odd Fellows Hall, Tidewater InnMindie Burgoyne

Easton - Courthouse

Probably one of the weirdest things about the Easton Ghost Walk is the elevator riding ghosts of Easton. Within two square blocks in the downtown there are five historic buildings whose occupants report strange occurrences with the elevators. Continue reading The Elevator Riding Ghosts of Easton →

Spirit that Haunts Trimper’s Carousel

06/09/2014blog posts, ghosts, Ocean City, Worcester CountyHaunted Carousel, Ocean City MD, Trimper's Rides, Trimper’s CarouselMindie Burgoyne

Ocean City Trimpers Carousel
The Trimper’s Carousel in Ocean City Maryland is believed to be haunted by the spirit of a lady who loved the carousel very much. Sometimes when you’re standing close to the carousel, be still and reach out in your mind to her. Ask her to let you know she’s there … and you might just get a whiff of her perfume.

The Trimper’s Carousel is the oldest continually operational carousel in America. It’s been operational – sitting in the same spot since Daniel Trimper purchased it in 1912 from the Herschell-Spillman Company in New York. It has 47 animals, 3 chariots and a rocking chair – all intricately carved by German artists over 100 years ago. Today Trimper’s employes a mechanic and artist who both specialize in antique rides and machinery. The Carousel is located in the “Carousel House” near the inlet on the Boardwalk along with Trimper’s other antique rides. Just checking out the artistry in these rides is worth a trip to Ocean City. Continue reading Spirit that Haunts Trimper’s Carousel →

The Witches of Plain Dealing Creek – Valliant Brothers Murder

01/09/2014blog posts, ghosts, Talbot Countyhaunted 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 →