The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis sits on the edge of the Severn River, where history and mystery blend together.
For over a century, midshipmen and visitors have reported hearing the eerie sound of a drum echoing through the night, with no visible source.
This ghostly presence, believed to be a young Revolutionary War drummer boy, has earned the Academy its reputation as a place where an unseen drummer keeps the night awake.
The Legend of the Drummer Boy Ghost
A young spirit known as Toby is at the heart of this haunting tale. His story dates back to the Revolutionary War, when drummer boys played crucial roles in military communication…