SHARPSBURG -- There was a loud bang and suddenly the calm night air at Antietam National Battlefield was filled with the screams of 60 "frightened" dinner guests - not to mention the occasional giggle.
The screamers, following cues from their hosts, were participating in the latest fundraising event for United Way of Washington County, a sold-out murder mystery dinner party held Sunday night at the Mumma Barn.
The $50-per-person event was organized to attract new, younger donors during a challenging fundraising campaign, said Leah Gayman, executive director of United Way of Washington County.
"This generation wants to get their hands dirty," Gayman said of the under-40 age group. "It's not just about writing a check."