Thank You for Registering!

Your ticket is confirmed for An Evening of Mystery: An Immersive Whodunnit

We are thrilled to welcome you to an intimate evening of mystery, intrigue, and drama. Step back into 1820, leave the present day behind, and prepare to play your part!

🎟️ Event Details at a Glance

Date & Time: February 27, 2027 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: 1820 Col. Benjamin Stephenson House

409 S. Buchanan, Edwardsville, Illinois

Admission: $75 per person (Limited to only 10 guests.

Refund Policy: Tickets are nonrefundable. However, tickets are fully transferable; if you are unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket to another guest by notifying the museum in writing prior to the event.

What’s Included: Cocktails & hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert, music, and your assigned character biography and mystery booklets.

❄️ IMPORTANT: Snow Date / Inclement Weather Notice

Please Note: In the event of inclement weather on February 27, the event will be rescheduled for March 6, 2027. Please hold both dates on your calendar!

👗 Costuming & Wardrobe Rentals

All guests are required to attend in period-inspired costume appropriate to their assigned character. Character assignments and biographies will be sent to you in advance so you can prepare your outfit and role.

Renting from Stephenson House: If you wish to be outfitted from the Stephenson House wardrobe (available for an additional $75), you must contact the museum at least two weeks prior to the event.

Contact for Rentals:

Email: stephensonhouse1820@yahoo.com

Phone: (618) 692-1818

Note: Wardrobe rentals are first-come, first-served due to limited supplies.

🎭 What to Expect

Unscripted & Immersive: There are no lines to memorize or an audience watching from the sidelines. You will receive round-by-round booklets with information to share, but what happens beyond that is up to you!

Intimate Atmosphere: With only 10 guests, expect a cozy, candlelit setting complete with roaring fireplaces, delicious food and drink, live music, and plenty of secrets.

Guard your secrets, question your fellow guests, and come prepared—the person sitting across from you may know more than they're willing to admit!

We look forward to seeing you in 1820!