True Crime Talks with the Washington County Historical Society

Join Abigail Koontz, Curator at the Washington County Historical Society, as she shares the true -crime tale of one of Western Maryland's earliest notorious murderers, George Swearingen. This talk will take listeners back in time to the 1820s, using primary sources to explore the life, trial, and death of George Swearingen, Hagerstown Sheriff in 1827, accused of murdering his wife.

Due to the nature of this True Crime discussion, this will be for Adults only. No children. Thank you.