Event
Murder on the Mountain
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Fee:
Free.Repeating Event
Days:
Every week on Saturday
Dates:
October 19, 2019 to October 26, 2019
Time:
7:00 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Campfire/Evening Program
Talk
Description
On July 31, 1929, Clyde Hauver, a sheriff’s deputy, was shot during a raid on an illegal whiskey still. On October 31, 1933, Bessie Darling, who ran a bed & breakfast near Thurmont, was killed. Learn about these ghastly tales and more spooky elements of Catoctin’s history. Meet at the Owens Creek Campground Amphitheater at 7 PM.
Due to the nature of this talk, it is not recommended for children under 8 years old.
The GPS address for Owens Creek Campground is 15882 Foxville Deerfield Rd, Sabillasville, MD, 21780.
Campers, please leave your vehicles at your campsites so there is room for non-camping visitors.
Reservation or Registration: No
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