More than 250 years of history have left their mark on Ellicott City, Maryland, and according to generations of chilling stories, not everyone who lived there has left.

Founded along the Patapsco River in 1772, this historic mill town has endured devastating floods, destructive fires, war, industry, tragedy, and tremendous change. Its steep hills and narrow streets are lined with centuries-old buildings that have accumulated countless stories and an extraordinary collection of ghost lore.

From haunted homes and former taverns to old institutions and mysterious spirits said to still wander Main Street, we explore some of Ellicott City’s most enduring hauntings with special guest Rissa Miller.

Rissa Miller is an award-winning author, folklorist, historian, and storyteller whose work explores the strange places where history, folklore, and the unexplained meet. A former award-winning journalist and the literary coordinator at the Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum, she has spent nearly a decade leading ghost tours and researching the legends, hauntings, and unusual histories of Pennsylvania and Maryland.

Rissa is especially fascinated by the stories communities tell about the places they inhabit and what those stories reveal about both the past and the people who keep them alive. Her research takes her on deep dives into historic archives, old newspapers, cemeteries, museums, and, of course, more than a few haunted buildings.

Join Rissa and Phantoms & Monsters Radio host Lon Strickler for a fascinating journey into the history, legends, and lingering spirits of one of Maryland’s most famously haunted communities.

What, or who, may still be haunting historic Ellicott City?

👤 I'm Lon Strickler, creator of Phantoms & Monsters, and I’ve been a paranormal researcher and intuitive investigator for almost 50 years. My work has been featured on numerous television shows, including Ancient Aliens, Paranormal Witness, Monsters and Mysteries in America, and Unsolved Mysteries, as well as on radio shows such as Coast to Coast AM.

More than 250 years of history have left their mark on Ellicott City, Maryland, and according to generations of chilling stories, not everyone who lived there has left.

Founded along the Patapsco River in 1772, this historic mill town has endured devastating floods, destructive fires, war, industry, tragedy, and tremendous change. Its steep hills and narrow streets are lined with centuries-old buildings that have accumulated countless stories and an extraordinary collection of ghost lore.

From haunted homes and former taverns to old institutions and mysterious spirits said to still wander Main Street, we explore some of Ellicott City’s most enduring hauntings with special guest Rissa Miller.

Rissa Miller is an award-winning author, folklorist, historian, and storyteller whose work explores the strange places where history, folklore, and the unexplained meet. A former award-winning journalist and the literary coordinator at the Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum, she has spent nearly a decade leading ghost tours and researching the legends, hauntings, and unusual histories of Pennsylvania and Maryland.

Rissa is especially fascinated by the stories communities tell about the places they inhabit and what those stories reveal about both the past and the people who keep them alive. Her research takes her on deep dives into historic archives, old newspapers, cemeteries, museums, and, of course, more than a few haunted buildings.

Join Rissa and Phantoms & Monsters Radio host Lon Strickler for a fascinating journey into the history, legends, and lingering spirits of one of Maryland’s most famously haunted communities.

What, or who, may still be haunting historic Ellicott City?

👤 I'm Lon Strickler, creator of Phantoms & Monsters, and I’ve been a paranormal researcher and intuitive investigator for almost 50 years. My work has been featured on numerous television shows, including Ancient Aliens, Paranormal Witness, Monsters and Mysteries in America, and Unsolved Mysteries, as well as on radio shows such as Coast to Coast AM.