Leesburg and Annapolis Ghost Tours offered

Leesburg's Haunted Downtown 

It's that time of year again when the Ghost Tours come out! Two of the best are the Leesburg Ghost Tour, sponsored by the Virginia Scientific Research Association (VSRA), and the Annapolis Walking Ghost Tour, hosted by Maryland Tri State Paranormal (MTSP). 

     Annapolis is home to an astonishing number of lingering spirits

The Virginia Scientific Research Association is the home of  the Leesburg Ghost Tours. These tours are operated by paranormal investigators and historians dedicated to understanding the true scientific nature of phenomena associated with paranormal activity.

Leesburg Ghost Tours begin at 9:00 pm Friday and Saturday nights only. Meet in front of the Georgetown Cafe on King Street in downtown Leesburg. Please call ahead for reservations (703-901-8333) or e-mail to: gail@vsra.net. October tours will take place from Friday, October 3rd through Friday, October 31st. Fee is $10 for adults, $5 for children.

Maryland Tri State Paranormal's FREE Annapolis Walking Ghost Tour is scheduled for Saturday, October 4th only. Tour leader will be MTSP's Training Director, whose skills and experience guarantee a memorable experience for all. Meet at the haunted Ram's Head Tavern at 7:30 pm. The Ram's Head Tavern is located at 33 West Street and is home for two ghosts, Amy and the Soldier.

Other sites on the tour include:

St. Anne's Parish: Meet the ghost of Joseph Simmons, the sexton of St. Anne's for over 70 years - and the gravedigger; Reynold's Tavern: Features the ghost of Mary Reynolds, who loved her place of business too much to ever leave; Church Circle: Alexander Hastings still lingers here; The Maryland Inn: Charles Campbell and his unknown bride continue their honeymoon into eternity; Brooksby-Shaw House: The ghost of Cornelius Brooksby haunts the house he built but never lived in; Government House: Unpopular politician (is there any other kind?) Reverdy Johnson may have been pushed to his death; Docks: Formerly site of a notorious prison, some residents have never been freed; Shiplap House: Adrian, a lady of the night, continues to roam the halls of this old house; Army Barracks: Sounds and smells of burning wood and visions of soldiers gathered around their campfires can be experienced here - if you dare; Naval Academy: The shade of John Paul Jones has been seen throughout the campus; Big Brice House: This residence houses the ghosts of Thomas Brice, the Valet, and the Crying Girl; Little Brice House: Ariana Jennings Brice continues to oversee the family home, although she died in 1741.

Both these tours are always informative and entertaining. They're the perfect way to spend a spooky autumn evening, so make your plans to attend one or both today.