Darlington, MD
The Ramblewood mansion, built in 1841, was owned by the decendents of Captain John Worthington, a wealthy Quaker landowner. The historic home at Camp Ramblewood in Darlington—once part of the underground railroad—is said to be inhabited by paranormal spirits. Slaves would be harbored in the attic, then pass through a number of secret passageways within the house, which would lead them to the basement. Concealed in the basement of the house is a secret tunnel used by runaway slaves as part of the underground railroad. The seven-tenths of mile long tunnel runs to the river, where the runaways would rendezvous with a barge, which would take them across the Mason Dixon Line.
It is believed the presence of a ghost named Nathan resides near the entrances of the tunnel. Nathan was traveling with a group of seven slaves that has been historically traced backed to the diary of Harriet Tubman.
April 9, 2011
Investigators: Beth Rosen & Matt Rosen.
Location Photos: Click to enlarge
Once home to the Worthington family, Ramblewood House proudly served as a Harriet Tubman safehouse. ‘There are people in the corn’ was code that runaway slaves were arriving. And if all went well, they were eventually transported up the nearby Susquehanna River to Pennsylvania’s shores. A closer look at Ramblewood’s stunning cupola. Inside, a resident allegedly took her own life by hanging. Close The basement and reported home to the spirit of a runaway slave called Nate. This is where we caught an amazing EVP. Entrance to the tunnel in the basement. It ran underneath the home to the Susquehanna River, where boats awaited runaway slaves for transport across the Mason-Dixon Line. Photo looking inside and down the tunnel. It’s not very pretty to look at – but for those who used it, we’re sure it was a sight for sore eyes. Hole leading from the first floor down into the basement, used for secret and quick passage to the underground tunnel if the situation demanded it. Kids’ room on the third floor. This may have been a bedroom to Emily, a 16 year-old girl who reportedly died in the home. A resident allegedly committed suicide here, just inside the cupola. A maid is said to have found the body, scurried to get help, and then broke her back after falling down a flight of stairs – turning one tragedy into two. Emily’s final resting place in the Worthington family plot, located at a cemetary just down the road. OK, this has nothing to do with the investigation. We got lost on our way into Ramblewood and found this gem. How shameful, how sad – and why didn’t we think of this first? (Well done Mr. Greene – well done.)
Findings:
March 3, 2012
Investigators: Beth Rosen, Matt Rosen & Travis Spitzer.
Location Photos: (click to enlarge)
The GCP gang getting ready for the night’s investigation. We swear that’s not moonshine in that jug. WE SWEAR! Side view of the house and the entrance to the basement. Ramblwood House, back view. Foyer area. Shot from the second floor landing toward a magnificent hall window Base of the stairs leading up to the attic. In the past, the owners have called out to the Worthington children from here and have heard faint giggles above. Attic stairs with the children’s play room just ahead. Children’s play room in the attic area. Attic area, shot from the hallway, with the cupola room in the distance. After our cell phones lost power, this is a nearby phone booth that we kept trying to use. Oddly enough, somebody was always inside making rude noises and yelling, ‘go away.’ (What’s up with that?)
Findings: nothing to report.
Grave Concerns Paranormal does not view findings presented on this page as evidence of ghosts or the paranormal. These are merely experiences that we can not explain at this time.