THE STORY
Reported Haunting
Dating to the 1700s, The Accomac Inn has accumulated centuries of ghost stories tied to its long history overlooking the Susquehanna River. Employees and guests have reported apparitions, phantom footsteps, unexplained voices, and mysterious activity throughout the historic building.
At this restaurant, unexplained sights and sounds abound. It was the Colye family home in the 1800s, and according to legend, young Johnny Colye fell in love with his family’s hired girl. When she didn’t return the feelings, he killed her in the barn, and was eventually arrested and hanged for the crime. His grave is said to be on the property. Both Johnny and the girl he murdered (thought to be named Molly) are said to haunt the restaurant to this day. Witnesses have reported hearing music and voices, and objects are moved, doors slammed and dishes broken by the prankish Johnny. One witness, an inn employee, reported seeing the two apparitions in an upstairs storage room.