Frederick Ghost Tour
The ghosts of war rise from the darkness, turning the birthplace of dreams into a stage for restless spirits.
GET TICKETSVenture on a Frederick ghost tour with Lizzie Borden Ghost tours to uncover chilling tales of spirits with unhinged pasts that lurk in the city’s darkest corners, waiting for the unsuspected.
Why You Need to Take a Frederick Ghost Tour
Frederick’s historic charm hides a spine-chilling side that only the brave dare to explore. Beyond its picturesque streets and centuries-old buildings lies a world of restless spirits and unsettling mysteries. Join Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours on a Frederick Ghost Tour to uncover a history stained with bloodshed from the horrors of war and unimaginable deaths. Walk the streets where spectral soldiers continue to march, and visit the sites ravaged by disasters and devastation. Ideal for history buffs, ghostly enthusiasts, and thrill-seekers alike, this Frederick ghost tour offers an unforgettable glimpse into the city’s haunted heart.
Why is Frederick So Haunted?
Among Frederick’s many chilling locations, Landon House stands out as a hotspot of otherworldly activity. Originally a plantation, this historic home became a Civil War hospital after the Battle of Antietam, where countless wounded soldiers were treated—or left to die. Visitors to the house often report ghostly footsteps, faint cries, and cold spots in rooms where patients once passed away. Some claim to have seen the apparitions of soldiers lingering near the windows, as if still waiting for help that never came.
Another notable haunt is Winchester Hall, a building with a sinister energy rooted in its dark past. Once the site of gruesome trials and punishments, the hall has borne witness to suffering and despair. Reports of shadowy figures, unexplained knocking, and eerie voices have kept the building’s haunted reputation alive. Late at night, some claim to hear the echo of phantom footsteps pacing its historic floors, adding to the air of unease that lingers within its walls.
Schifferstadt, one of Frederick’s oldest buildings, adds to the city’s eerie charm. This iconic stone structure dates back to the mid-18th century and is a testament to the town’s deep-rooted history. While it’s celebrated for its architectural significance, Schifferstadt is also home to numerous ghostly legends. Visitors and staff have reported strange noises, flickering lights, and the unmistakable feeling of being watched. Some believe that the spirits of its earliest occupants remain tied to the home, silently observing the passage of time.
These locations are just a glimpse into Frederick’s ghostly tapestry. The city’s layers of history—marked by war, hardship, and human triumph—have left an indelible mark on its streets. Ghosts here are more than just stories; they are a living reminder of Frederick’s haunted past, waiting for brave souls to uncover their secrets.
Why should you tour with us?
While it’s true that some of Frederick’s ghost stories are on the heavier and darker side, there’s a lighthearted nature to others that makes them easier to share with families. Harmless specters like the spiteful doctor or the heroic old woman don’t play on the scarier side of a ghost tour and instead offer a little something to laugh about while learning of the town’s eclectic history.
Sensitives and empaths can have a field day in Frederick, the magnitude of psychokinetic energy and ghostly presences sure to draw their attention. With heavily haunted venues like the Winchester Hall, it can be difficult to ignore the magnetic pull of these wandering spirits reaching out to connect with anyone that may help them in their eternal plight.
Not every ghost story has to be doom and gloom or have some horror element to it. Frederick also has its share of quirky haunts spawned over the years from neighborly squabbles and a deep loathing of the Confederacy. Will you witness the hijinx of feisty Barbara Fritchie or hear from people who have experienced the spiteful frolics of Dr. John Taylor? At the very least, you’ll get to enjoy their unique stories.
Most Haunted Places in Frederick
National Museum of Civil War Medicine
The National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick is steeped in history and hauntings. Once a site of wartime medical horrors, it harbors ghostly figures, chilling screams, and objects that seemingly move on their own.
Barbara Fritchie House
Barbara Fritchie, a Frederick folk hero immortalized by poetry, is said to haunt her reconstructed home. Visitors report flickering lights, a moving rocking chair, and personal items shifting. Known for targeting people in gray, her ghost allegedly douses them with phantom water.
Gaslight House
The Gaslight House, over 200 years old, harbors eerie tales of a tragic past. A pregnant boarder hanged herself after her baby’s death in 1927. Now, objects vanish and return mysteriously, and ghostly figures appear, including a spectral woman on the stairs, haunting both visitors and staff.
FAQs
View our Refund Policy on this page if you have any questions!
Please see your booking details for meeting location. There are neighboring parking garages and street parking that are available in the area.
Group size varies based on time of year and demand. We can keep everyone in your party in the same group. We’ve been doing this for years, and manage group size to ensure guests have a great experience. In the event you can’t hear your tour guide, let them know, or move closer to them.
Pets are welcome as long as they do not disrupt or distract from the tour
The arrival time will be listed on your confirmation email and in the available tour times when you click the book button
Please do not call us, the best way to reach us is by email using the contact form on this website
An extended tour takes you to a few additional locations when the regular tour ends. This adds about four new places and 30 minutes to your tour- highly recommended
Book a tour and check the +1 box for each person in your group where it says “Extended Tour” at checkout to add an extended Ghost tour.
Please contact us directly for pricing and availability. We do not do private tours under 30 persons. If you have a group under 30, please order directly from the website’s book now option.
Tours are held rain or shine. We will contact you if the tour is cancelled.
Please only attend the tour for the day and time you are booked, as another day or time may not be available. If you need to reschedule, please contact us by email first. There is a $10 per order (not person) rebooking fee for each schedule change.
As it is unfair to other guests, we do not wait for late or no show parties. Please remember to arrive to the correct location on time! We do not grant refunds to guests who fail to arrive to the appointed place on time and miss their tour.
No, but some of the locations you can visit during the day for free. We simply wouldn’t have the time to focus on as many stories as we do if we were to enter each one, and we wish to focus on the stories, and leave the exploring up to you!
15 minutes before the start of your tour
No.
No, this is a walking tour.
Most of the tour is not stroller or wheelchair accessible.
Yes, you are welcome to take photos of the locations we visit!
No, videos are not allowed
No, there is no smoking allowed on the tour
We do not allow intoxicated guests or drinking on the tour- we will promptly ask those in violation to leave
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