Slaves that once occupied this area have returned from the dead to haunt the current residents.
Adelphi, Maryland
3120 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, Maryland 20783
The Paint Branch Home was built sometime in the 1700's. A time when slave ownership was tolerated. The former slaves endured many abuses during their time there.
Today the Paint Branch Home is an assisted living center. There have been many reports of seeing and hearing the former slaves.
A common ghostly activity seems to be the sound of the departed slaves singing. This activity has been reported at all times, it has been known to wake some residents at early morning hours.
Other activity has been the report of a frightening figure in tattered clothing standing at the foot of residents beds. The spirits eyes have been described as burning with anger.