Reynolds Tavern, Annapolis
Reynolds Tavern in Annapolis is rumored to be haunted by the ghost of Mary Reynolds, who inherited the property after her husband, William, died in 1777. According to legend, her spirit is a fastidious presence who disapproves of untidy settings and has been known to cause mischief. A ghostly, singing woman. Some witnesses claim to have heard the sound of a woman's voice, believed to be Mary Reynolds, singing Christmas carols. Moving and broken objects. Employees and visitors have reported objects moving on their own and glasses being broken by unseen forces. In one report, a spirit broke a dish during a ghost investigation. Mischievous rearranging. The ghost of Mary is said to be a stickler for order, reportedly causing mischief by piling up utensils if she finds a table improperly set. Gloom and darkness. Some accounts describe the ghost of the former owner walking gloomily and then vanishing, leaving behind a sudden, empty silence.