Before your tour of the Catoctin Mountains, we recommend reviewing the materials below. These curated resources offer deeper insights into key stories and locations, including aspects of Cold War history, that we will explore during the Mountain Spies Tours. If you're short on time, you can find condensed versions of many topics, such as Operation Paperclip and the Ritchie Boys, on YouTube by searching by title.
Looking for free things to do near Gettysburg, Frederick, or Hagerstown? Discover hikes in the Catoctin Mountains, along the Appalachian Trail, and throughout Michaux State Forest with the Mountain Spies Hiker’s Guide. This guide not only highlights trails, overlooks, historic sites, and landscapes around Catoctin Mountain Park, Pen Mar, Monterey Pass, Pine Grove Furnace, and Michaux State Forest but also connects outdoor recreation with compelling narratives, including Cold War history, Operation Paperclip, and the contributions of the Ritchie Boys. Experience the unique blend of military, intelligence, industrial, and community history in the Catoctin–South Mountain corridor.
Overview of the history of Camp David.
Learn about Area B and OSS in the Catoctin Mountains.
A widely viewed 60 minutes story about the Ritchie Boys, the men and women who trained at Camp Ritchie's MITC.
An overview of the activities associated with PO Box 1142 at Camp Ritchie and Fort Hunt.
The classified program managed by PO Box 1142 and Fort Hunt that identified Nazi scientists and engineers to come work for the US Government.
A little musical humor from the day courtesy of Tom Lehrer.
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