Ellicott City Ghost Tours

07/23/2024

Let the countdown begin!

We're counting down... how about you? 👻

07/18/2024

🌕🌩️ 𝕰𝖝𝖕𝖊𝖗𝖎𝖊𝖓𝖈𝖊 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝕳𝖆𝖚𝖓𝖙𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝕸𝖞𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖗𝖎𝖊𝖘 𝖔𝖋 𝕸𝖙 𝕸𝖎𝖘𝖊𝖗𝖞 𝖚𝖓𝖉𝖊𝖗 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝕿𝖍𝖚𝖓𝖉𝖊𝖗 𝕸𝖔𝖔𝖓! 🌩️🌕
Limited tickets available: https://tinyurl.com/47uvyhsw
Join us on Sunday July 21st, 2024, for a spine-chilling ghost tour through the hills and historic homes of Mt Misery, above Ellicott City, Maryland. Under the eerie glow of the full "Thunder Moon," discover the secrets and stories that have lingered on these haunted hills for centuries.
🕒 Date & Time: July 21st, 2024, starting at 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Mt Misery, Ellicott City, MD
💀 What to Expect:
• Guided Tour: Led by our experienced guide who will share ghostly tales and historical facts.
• Scenic Views: Enjoy the haunting beauty of Mt Misery's hills under the full moon.
• Thrilling Stories: Hear about the paranormal activities and legends that haunt this historic area.
Whether you're a believer in the supernatural or just looking for a unique adventure, this tour promises an unforgettable evening.
👻 Limited Spots Available! Reserve your spot now and prepare for a night filled with thrills and chills.
👉 Book Now: https://tinyurl.com/47uvyhsw
👥 Tag Your Friends: Who would you bring to a ghost tour under the Thunder Moon?
𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬?☠️☠️☠️

07/11/2024

07/05/2024

🪦 Ellicott City has been around since before the Revolution. Come walk the haunted streets high above Old Ellicott City, under the light of the warm Summer Moon, and learn the tragic tales of those who may still inhabit our mortal realm...........⚰️
🎫Hurry! Limited Tickets Available! https://tinyurl.com/mpc9wfy5

06/27/2024

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Working on a reptile class/interactive experience for birthday parties this fall at Grounded! Which means working with a reptile handler to plan out what types of critters he should get. Life can be odd sometimes.

What kind of critter would your kids like to get to meet for a birthday party experience?

06/05/2024

12/14/2023

Are you looking for the perfect present for the rail fan in your life? At the B&O Ellicott City Station Museum gift store, we have a wide selection of gifts for all ages. We have toys, T shirts, games, and books that make great gifts and stocking stuffers! Don't forget, our Holiday Train Gardens are on display until January 7! Operating hours are Wednesday and Thursday 10am-3pm. and Friday, Saturday, Sunday from10am-5pm

12/14/2023

Shopkeepers in Ellicott City have decorated their store windows for the holidays! WBAL-TV photographer Tommy Culp takes along for a look.

11/25/2023

Unique custom woodworking gifts by Spyder Webb Design! Follow his on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/C0Cn_-YA45B/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

10/31/2023

Literary Pub Crawl
This Thursday November 2nd, 7:00 PM
You’ll stroll through a 250 year old town and stop at several locations to hear of writers who spent time here including the granddaughter of a town founder, a Secretary of the Navy, a minister to the Ottoman Empire, a U. S. Ambassador to Spain, the first truly American writer (at least according to William Faulkner) and an editor at The Baltimore Sun.
Wine samples & 10% off Wine Bin purchases to early arrivers, then on to the new Bibliopub at Backwater Books and Phoenix Upper Main!
21 & over only. Reservations required and can be made at: https://maryland-history-tours-llc.square.site/

10/09/2023

It's a Friday the 13th... in October. Grab a spot in our History of Superstitions program and find out more about WHY we believe the old stories and customs that continue to shape our lives after centuries. Feeling lucky? Get your ticket now for this spooky, lively talk at the Museum of Howard County History.

Ticket link: https://maryland-history-tours-llc.square.site/product/oct-13-7pm-friday-the-13th-edition-black-cats-white-rabbits-a-history-of-superstitions/423?cs=true&cst=custom

09/06/2023

There are also ghosts at Savage Mill. Maryland History Tours

It's almost spooky season.., join us for a Spirits Pub Crawl, Mt. Misery Ghost Tour, or Haunted Main Street History Tour. Learn about those who refuse to leave our 250 year old town. Reservations are required.

09/05/2023

Celebrating our favorite season!
Ghost Tours by Maryland History Tours

𝗣𝗦𝗦: 𝙋𝙪𝙢𝙥𝙠𝙞𝙣 𝙎𝙥𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣🎃🍁

𝖯𝗎𝗆𝗉𝗄𝗂𝗇 𝗂𝖼𝖾 𝖼𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗆 𝗂𝗇 𝖺 𝗐𝗁𝗂𝗍𝖾 𝗆𝖺𝗋𝗌𝗁𝗆𝖺𝗅𝗅𝗈𝗐 𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙢 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙁𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙟𝙖𝙧 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝖺 𝗏𝖺𝗇𝗂𝗅𝗅𝖺 𝖿𝗋𝗈𝗌𝗍𝖾𝖽 𝗋𝗂𝗆 𝗋𝗈𝗅𝗅𝖾𝖽 𝗂𝗇 𝖼𝗂𝗇𝗇𝖺𝗆𝗈𝗇 & 𝗌𝗎𝗀𝖺𝗋. 𝖳𝗈𝗉𝗉𝖾𝖽 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝖺 𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝 𝖯𝗎𝗆𝗉𝗄𝗂𝗇 𝖲𝗉𝗂𝖼𝖾 𝖢𝖺𝗄𝖾 𝖢𝗈𝗈𝗄𝗂𝖾, 𝗐𝗁𝗂𝗉𝗉𝖾𝖽 𝗂𝖼𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖢𝗂𝗇𝗇𝖺𝗆𝗈𝗇 & 𝖲𝗎𝗀𝖺𝗋.

*𝖠𝗏𝖺𝗂𝗅𝖺𝖻𝗅𝖾 𝖲𝖾𝗉𝗍𝖾𝗆𝖻𝖾𝗋 1𝗌𝗍 - 30𝗍𝗁 𝗐𝗁𝗂𝗅𝖾 𝗌𝗎𝗉𝗉𝗅𝗂𝖾𝗌 𝗅𝖺𝗌𝗍 𝖽𝖺𝗂𝗅𝗒

12/02/2022

11/01/2022

Ghost Tours this weekend and next… www.md history tours.com

10/31/2022

Oh no way! River House Pizza Co.

We had a visitor over the weekend. It was scary! Happy Halloween! We’re closed today but hope you get more treats than tricks!

10/31/2022

An original Jack O'Lantern c.1850 on display at the Museum of Country Life in Mayo.

History of the Jack O'Lantern.

According to Irish folklore, a man called Stingy Jack was sentenced to roam the earth for eternity by the devil. A ghostly figure of the night, Jack walks with a burning coal inside of a carved out turnip to light his way. Irish folklore began to refer to this spooky figure as 'Jack of the Lantern' which then became 'Jack O’Lantern.'

We all know that Halloween started with the Irish festival of Samhain or 'All Hallows Eve', which then became known as Halloween. This was a time of year when the veil between this world and the next was at its weakest and spirits roamed the world. This legend is why people in Ireland began to make their own versions of Jack’s lantern by carving grotesque faces into turnips, potatoes and beets, placing them by their homes to frighten away Stingy Jack and other wandering evil spirits and travelers.

Irish migrants in the 19th century brought this legend across the Atlantic, where they discovered that Pumpkins were easier to carve than Turnips. So, it’s to an Irish character named Stingy Jack that we owe the origins of the modern Jack O'Lanterns.

10/18/2022

Thanks to all of our volunteers this year for your work in making Beer, Boubon, & Beers a success! And thank you Pam Long Photography for capturing these faces and the entire event!

10/18/2022

Margaret Brainard Hamilton (December 9, 1902 – May 16, 1985) was an American actress. She was best known for her portrayal of the Wicked Witch of the West, and her Kansas counterpart Almira Gulch, in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's film The Wizard of Oz (1939).

A former schoolteacher, she worked as a character actress in films for seven years before she was offered the role that defined her public image. In later years, Hamilton appeared in films and made frequent cameo appearances on television sitcoms and commercials. She also gained recognition for her work as an advocate of causes designed to benefit children and animals and retained a lifelong commitment to public education. 🧙🏻‍♀️

10/01/2022

Our Main St ghosts aren’t shy.

09/30/2022

"A Brief History of Historic Ellicott City's Undertakers and Funeral Homes" opens at the Howard County Welcome Center next Thursday October 6th. This original exhibit, created in partnership with Patapsco Heritage Greenway, explores a unique aspect of Ellicott City's history that adds another layer of interest to these historical buildings.

Welcome Center Hours and Location: Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm. Closed Mondays.
Located at 8267 Main Street Ellicott City MD