Entry No. 8 — the Baltimore file — filed under: haunted

Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park

Perched high above Ellicott City, these stabilized, dramatic Greek-revival ruins of a 19th-century girls' school are rumored to be haunted by the ghost of a young student who died of pneumonia.

The move: Pack a picnic to enjoy under the towering columns of the open-air ruins, then stick around until dusk to see if you can spot the phantom of 'Sally' or capture eerie shadows against the stone walls.

• 📍 Ellicott City
• 💸 $$
• ⚡ Up for anything
• 🌗 Indoors

Where: 3655 Church Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: visitmaryland.org · midatlanticdaytrips.com

last checked: 2026-07-21