Spooky Solomons

02/23/2025

The view from No Thyme to Cook never gets old! What a fun evening of dinner and Moll Dyer story telling. Chef V and his talented crew prepared an absolutely phenomenonal meal. The highest class of food. Spooky Solomons was there to share the history of witches, both in general and in Maryland specifically, and we recounted the legend of Moll Dyer.

Also joining the fun was Fenwick Street Used Books & Music. We love their selection of books.

These events are a ton of fun. Great food, great people and conversation. It is what good living is all about!

Don't forget it is still Moll Dyer Weekend in Town of Leonardtown.

02/22/2025

We had a great time hearing from one of the best authors in Calvert County, Carol Booker! Not only a fantastic writer, but a fantastic speaker. She spoke about her latest book, The Farmer's Wife. While I have read all of her books, including The Farmer's Wife, I was in SHOCK when she left the audience on a cliff hanger. It is right that she didn't spoil the book for those that didn't read it. She is a master Storyteller!

So great to see Sandra Olivetti Martin from New Bay Books, the publisher of so many wonderful local books.

Thank you Calvert County Historical Society for hosting this event.

02/22/2025

We had a great time in Town of Leonardtown tonight on the ghost hunt done by Sublime Soul. Our guides were amazingly professional, knowledgeable, and engaging.

Ghost hunts are not the same as historical ghost tours. A ghost tour, you learn the history and legends of the places. A ghost hunt is where you use equipment to detect the presence of spirits.

I loved the ghost hunt and recommend it. But I think Leonardtown needs a ghost tour also! I have been kicking around the idea of expanding Spooky Solomons to include tours of Leonardtown also.

02/19/2025

What do folks think? Any reports of Chessie around Solomons?

Mysterious Middle River MD has some very interesting observations about UFOs and other phenomenon in and around the bay. On the Spooky Solomons historical ghost tour, a number of people have told me about UFO encounters they've had. But so far, no reports of Chessie. Yet...

02/14/2025

Really excited for Moll Dyer Weekend in the Town of Leonardtown February 21, 22, and 23.

No Thyme to Cook is doing a special witches dinner on February 22 here on Solomons Island.

Fantastic food, stories of Maryland witches by yours truly (including the story of Moll herself) and Fenwick Street Used Books & Music selling local books on history.

Don't miss this special event!

Tickets at:

https://www.simpletix.com/e/a-night-with-moll-dyer-a-haunted-feast-tickets-205618

02/08/2025

Moll Dyer Weekend is coming up February 21, 22, and 23. Town of Leonardtown

Sublime Soul will be conducting ghost hunts on Friday the 21st! Get your tickets before they sell out!

Look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for another evening investigation into the paranormal. Tickets will go live tonight on our website.

02/06/2025

Can't wait to see you there! Everything that No Thyme to Cook does is fantastic!

Looking for an escape from the ordinary?Indulge in a seductive blend of intrigue, romance, and legend as expert historian Adam Tremper of Spooky Solomons reveals the hidden secrets of Valentine’s traditions—including the untold love stories of Solomons its

02/05/2025

Don't miss the Town of Leonardtown Moll Dyer & Local Legends Weekend this February 21, 22, and 23.

On the ghost tour of Solomons, I often get asked about Moll Dyer. The eerie thing is that guests often ask about Ol' Moll at exactly the same spot on the tour.

The story of Moll Dyer is an important one. Was she an innocent kind lady who was killed because of ignorance and fear? Or was she a witch determined to see the residents of 1697 St Marys County suffer?

02/02/2025

Thanks Justin Berk, Meteorologist ! I saw this fireball over Solomons Island.

The green color is certainly eerie! I assume this is a meteor and not an extraterrestrial vehicle.

01/30/2025

A lot of people are impacted by the tragic plane crash last night at Reagan National Airport.

I know several families lost loved ones here in Calvert County. My neighbor and friend was one of the fine individuals who died in this accident. He was a good man. His passing, like so many others, will have a ripple effect through families, friends employees, and the community.

I am glad that one of my last texts to this fine man was "I appreciate you and your family." Life is precious and our relationships with each other are important. Make sure those who are important in your life know it.

01/29/2025

Yay!! I am happy to see some of our favorite places on the island start to reopen for the milder weather! Thank you BRRRR Ice Cream, Shakes and Crepes !

Looks like the weather is taking a turn for the better☀️so we have decided to OPEN EARLY for the session🍦🕶️
Starting this Friday we will be opening at 4 and we will open Saturday and Sunday at noon. Come treat your valentine to a sweet treat 🍦♥️🍦♥️🍦♥️🍦

01/27/2025

I really enjoyed the article in the Calvert County Times Newspaper about Carol Booker's new book, A Farmer's Wife. If you haven't read the book or the article, I highly recommend both.

I love the quote found in the newspaper from Carol Booker, "I write it because I believe we learn from history. And that's another reason why I'm going back in history. I really believe that history repeats itself and that, as they say, in the inscription before the National Archives in Washington, 'The past is prologue.' Study the past. And I think if we don't know what's happened in the past, we're going to repeat the same errors, same mistakes, but at least if we know how it went down before, then we might be able to avoid making the same mistakes all over again."

Well said Carol! I fully agree and is a major reason Spooky Solomons exists.

You can buy the book from New Bay Books. As well as her other excellent best seller, The Waterman's Widow.

01/25/2025

While ghost tours of Solomons are year round, there are some special days where the spooky turns into something else entirely.

With Valentine's day fast approaching, what better way to celebrate than a special brunch. Fantastic food and hearing how Valentine's day evolved over the years, including how early Solomons residents celebrated. You might even hear a ghost story or two!

Thank you No Thyme to Cook for planning another wonderful event!

Brunch on Saturday, February 15th.

Tickets for the event can be found at:

https://www.simpletix.com/e/cupids-table-a-timeless-valentines-brunch-tickets-202685

01/12/2025

This is a great article from Mysteries Of Honolulu.

Some may disagree with me on this, but one big difference is small, locally owned tours tend to put education first (in an entertaining way hopefully) and revenue second. Whereas the larger companies are putting revenue first, entertainment second, and somewhere some education.

Thanks Baltimore Ghost Tours for sharing!

When it comes to ghost tours, the difference between locally-owned operations and large national chains is more significant than you might think. While national companies often span dozens of cities, they tend to miss the personal touch that makes a ghost tour truly unforgettable. On our list is a n

01/02/2025

Mark your calendars for Solomons Dragon Boat Festival!!

Welcome to 2025! We're excited to announce that this year's Solomons Dragon Boat Festival will be held on Saturday, August 16 in the greatest little town of Solomons, Maryland. Learn more about our festival and how to get a boat in the race here: https://somdcr.org

01/01/2025

Happy New Year!! I look forward to continuing to work with this wonderful community in 2025!

Fireworks are a tradition that many people have for New Year. The idea is to scare off evil spirits. I think our thunderstorm tonight did a fantastic job of scarring any spirits in the area! Hope you are all safe!

Like many early residents of Solomons, my family eats pork and cabbage for New Year.

Are there any superstitions or traditions that you all do for the new year?