Experience ‘Murder in the Mansion’ at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens This October

On select dates throughout October, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is hosting “Murder in the Mansion: Going… Going… Gone,” an interactive theatrical experience with every performance featuring a different murderer and ending. Inspired by the glamour and intrigue of the Roaring Twenties, visitors will step into the world of a high-profile charity auction, where they’ll mingle with the cast of eccentric donors, ambitious collectors and other intriguing characters before the evening takes a dramatic turn with an unexpected murder.

The evening begins in the Manor House Music Room, where visitors will meet the suspects before exploring the historic property, moving from room to room to question the characters, search for clues and piece together evidence to solve the mystery.

Visitors are encouraged to dress in 1920s-inspired attire. The experience ends in the Reception Hall with light refreshments, a complimentary drink and the dramatic reveal of the murderer.

The event will be staged Oct. 15, 21, 22, 23, 29 and 30. As of Sept. 30, Oct. 23, 29 and 30 are sold out.

The front gate opens at 6 p.m., Manor House doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the performance begins at 7 p.m.

For those looking to make a full evening of it, a combined “Dinner and Murder in the Mansion” package is available Oct. 16 at 5:30 p.m. Dinner includes a salad and roll, entree and dessert prior to the event. 

To purchase “Murder in the Mansion” tickets, visit stanhywet.org/events/murder-mansion.

To purchase “Dinner and Murder in the Mansion” tickets, visit stanhywet.org/events/dinner-murder-mansion-0.

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