THE STORY
Reported Haunting
The Ramsay House is associated with reports of paranormal activity linked to Alexandria's colonial past. Visitors have described apparitions, mysterious footsteps, unexplained voices, and shadow figures inside the historic home. The property remains a well-known stop on local ghost tours.
Ramsay House is used as a visitor information center, and originally was named for William Ramsay, Scottish merchant and city founder. Witnesses claim to have seen apparitions in 18th-century clothing in the building’s basement.