CAMBRIDGE GHOST TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Haunted High Street After Dark: Cambridge’s 12‑Stop Ghost Walk
A 1.75‑hour guided walk through Historic Cambridge that traces true local hauntings and graveyard lore—this guide shows what to expect on the Chesapeake Ghost Walks experience.
Haunted High Street After Dark: Cambridge’s 12‑Stop Ghost Walk.
Adventure brief
Haunted High Street After Dark: Cambridge’s 12‑Stop Ghost Walk
Embark on a spine‑tingling walk down Haunted High Street in Historic Cambridge, Maryland. The Cambridge Ghost Walk, run by Chesapeake Ghost Walks and written by local author Mindie Burgoyne, guides visitors past historic homes, a courthouse and a church on the banks of the Choptank River and tells true stories of soldiers, eccentric locals and restless spirits tied to the community.
Experience the eerie charm of Historic Cambridge with the Cambridge Ghost Walk, hosted by Chesapeake Ghost Walks. This private tour takes you along Haunted High Street, the most haunted area on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, where 12 chilling stops reveal ghost stories tied to local legends and spirits. From the restless soldiers who once guarded these streets to enigmatic townsfolk whose tales still echo, this walk offers a unique blend of history, mystery, and spine-tingling encounters. Along the way, you'll visit historic homes and sites that have been witness to strange, unexplained happenings, all illuminated by expert guides who bring each story vividly to life. Perfect for thrill-seekers and history buffs alike, this night-time adventure makes the past feel present while creating unforgettable memories under the moonlit streets of Cambridge.
Route Schematic
Route & Stops
The walk moves from the courthouse square into the heart of Historic High Street, pauses at multiple haunted properties and includes a graveyard stop before returning near the meeting point.
Dorchester County Courthouse — Harriet Tubman Statue
Meet in front of the Harriet Tubman statue at the Dorchester County Courthouse at the corner of High and Academy Streets; this is the tour’s designated departure point.
High Street — Haunted Sites
The storyteller leads guests down historic High Street, highlighting more than eight haunted sites including historic homes, a courthouse and a church while imparting true ghost stories and offering guests a chance to try an EMF detector.
Graveyard Visit
Walk through the graveyard with a storyteller who regales guests with tales of the local dead and graveyard lore, including accounts tied to Spring Valley and other local legends.
Return to Courthouse Area
Conclude the 1.75‑hour storytelling walk back near the original meeting area at the courthouse.
Stops are made outside properties; there is no entry into buildings and guests must not step on private property. Follow the guide’s instructions at all times; police enforce no open alcoholic drinks on the tour.
What the day feels like
How the Night Unfolds
The guide leads a 1.75‑hour storytelling walk along High Street, stopping at a dozen sites to relay true ghost stories connected to the Eastern Shore community; guests hear tales of soldiers, forbidden loves and local curses while being invited to sample paranormal tools offered by the guide.
LOCAL LEGEND
Big Lizz and the Decoursey Bridge
One of the tour’s most notorious tales concerns Big Lizz, an enslaved woman said to have been beheaded after helping bury her enslaver’s money; legend places her beckoning near the Decoursey Bridge with promises of hidden treasure and a grim warning for those who follow.
GRAVEYARD LORE
Spring Valley and Bloody Henny
The walk recounts the story of Bloody Henny—hanged near the courthouse after murdering her enslaver—and points to Spring Valley and a nearby graveyard where chants and the low hum of the Singing Yew Tree are said to linger in the night.
HOUSEHOLD HAUNTINGS
The House Where Time Stands Still
High Street’s historic residences form the core of the walk: storytellers stop outside houses where residents report apparitions—everything from a mourning woman confined to an attic to spectral pets—and describe places where, locally, time itself seems to pause.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this walk suits—and who should be cautious.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guide will invite guests to try an EMF detector during the walk; this is part of the storytelling and demonstration of paranormal tools.
Paranormal equipment (for example an EMF detector) is offered and administered by the guide as part of the tour experience.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Cambridge Ghost Walk?
The guided storytelling walk lasts approximately 1.75 hours.
Where do we meet for the tour?
Meet in front of the Harriet Tubman statue at the Dorchester County Courthouse at the corner of High and Academy Streets in Cambridge, MD.
Can we go inside the houses on the tour?
No. There is no entry into buildings during the tour and guests must not step onto private property; stops are made in front of paranormally active properties.
May I record video during the walk?
Video recording is not permitted on the tour; still photographs are permitted and encouraged.
Are open alcoholic drinks allowed during the tour?
Absolutely not—no open alcoholic drinks are allowed on the tour and police enforce this rule.
Will I get to use paranormal detection equipment?
Yes—the guide will invite guests to try an EMF detector along the way as part of the experience.
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