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We SPECIALIZE in Murder Mystery Weekends and have written several which are listed below for you to choose from! We have been hosting these weekends filled with fun and laughter for 14 years. Groups, couples, individuals, and children are welcome.

Your Murder Mystery Weekend begins Friday evening and concludes Sunday after brunch. Check-in starts at 4:00 p.m. Friday. Try to be checked in, dressed to kill and gathered in the drawing room to begin the mystery by either 8:00 or 9:00 p.m.

 EVERYONE is a suspect and HAS A MOTIVE FOR MURDER!

Prepare for a weekend filled with fun and laughter! Are you ready.. to ..interrogate the other suspects, prove your innocence and find the murderer? That is what this weekend is all about. Information will be sent by e-mail or mail. You will become someone else for the weekend. Your costume can be simple with props or you can go all out and make, borrow or rent a costume. We have some things here so just ask. We may just have it on hand (click on pictures above for costume ideas). Some guests like to solve the puzzle; others like to dress in costumes. It is all for fun so have fun with it.

You can play an active role or a supporting role. Active roles are suspects with clues and information that must be divulged. You can have as much fun with your character as you want. Supporting roles are maids, butlers, townspeople, neighbors, parents, and/or chaperones. They get to play small parts, ask questions and try to solve the murder and/or protect their loved ones. Whatever the role you will laugh all weekend.

Choose from the mysteries below:

 Weekend Packages

1) "The Ragged Edge Affair," is set at the Kennedy Mansion in 1936. This is a time when men carried pipes and wore smoking jackets and women had long holders for their cigarette. It was a romantic time and fun to be part of. 4 to 6 couples with active roles and several supporting roles. There is also a part for a child.

2) "Rock 'N Roll at Roley Edge Mansion - 1959" Who was murdered when? 4 to 10 couples, 9-20 active parts and  the balance are teenagers and chaperones having a good time. Remember those teen years and rock 'n roll? Costumes are easy for this one. Bad boys wore jeans and white T-shirts with cigarettes rolled in the sleeve, a curl on their forehead? Girls wore Poodle skirts and danced with each other. It was a fun, less complicated time. Extra parts for Women.

3) "Jeb Stuart's Raid on Chambersburg" Join Jeb Stuart and General Robert E. Lee at the Kennedy Mansion (originally October 10, 11, 1862). Historically based and tied to the Kennedy family that built the Inn. 8 to 10 Couples, 16-22 active parts and noisy townspeople and neighbors trying to find out what is going on.

4) "Godfather and the Rum Runner" The stage is set in a secluded Speakeasy in
1925. You can be a good guy, gangster, performer or opera singer. One thing for sure, you will laugh and have a great time. The mystery is about Joe Kennedy, who made his fortune running rum, or demon rum as the Prohibition activists' would call it. The Philadelphia Mob just happens to be staying at the Speakeasy too. 8-12 Couples needed. There are supporting parts and parts for children, the Godfather's children, of course. He is big on family. Bring your machine gun or bodyguard for protection.

5)  "Haunted Inn Mystery" This mystery is being written now. A young lady appears to guests at the Inn and motions for them to come to her. She is standing on a rock formation that drops 50 to the water below. She is wearing a white cotton gown holding a lantern. When guests reach her, she disappears. Would you like to be the medium through which she communicates? Would you like to be a guest at the Inn who is caught up in the mystery that unfolds? Cast in 1945 at a country Victorian Mansion now operated as a Guest House or Bed & Breakfast. Call for more info.

6) "Gambling on the Mississippi" Are you a River Dandy, (gambler), Piano Player or Burlesque Queen? This murder mystery will be fun no matter what part you play. 3 to 5 couples are needed to travel up the Mississippi by Steamboat. It is turn of  the century and this is luxury traveling at it's best. Good for first time mystery solvers. We'll have time to play a few hands of poker.

7) "Disco Murder" The lights go out. A murder takes place at the disco bar. A few drinks poured and tempers are flaring in the heat of the night. What did you see? Bring your drinks and join us for happy hour (we are in a dry township). The usual gang is here and talk show host, "Sex with Dr. Ruth". Well, something like that. 3 to 5 couples, 6 to 10 active parts and supportive roles. Remember John Travolta's strut in Saturday Night Fever? Do you still have the leisure suit hanging in the closet? How about the mini skirt and boots?

8) "Texas Hold'em" Do you like the wild, Wild West? If so, this is the mystery for you. Add a little country music and the crackle of gunfire and someone face down in the dust, shot in the back. Would you kill for love or money? Put on your hat and boots. Strap on your holster. Join us at the Paradise Salon to solve the murder. You bring the whiskey cause we are in a dry township called Drygulch. There are 6 active parts and several supporting roles. Do you play poker?

9) "Love Me Tender" Love, broken hearts, murder and more! The young couple elopes to the Love-Me-Tender Chapel in defiance of the bride's father? An ensuing scuffle as vows are exchanged and a gunshot rings out. Who shot the father? Don't bet on the obvious. Anything can happen in Vegas. And... what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. When you get home no one will know you are the murderer. Guitar and Cadillac are optional. Remember Elvis, his long sideburns and glitzy clothes? 6
active parts and several supporting roles.

10) "Headline Murder" Newspaper Mogul found dead! Who did it and why? Follow the money and the lies. It could be you. Join us and find out. It is 1947 and you have been summoned to discuss the future of the Newspaper Empire. Life is great. The war is over, big band music fills the airways and romance...well, that is in overdrive. The "Baby Boom" is in full swing. But Stop! There is hot news and cold-hearted killers and the obituary page. Three couples with active parts and several supportive roles.

11) "Notorious Gangster" This caper takes place in a 1920's Speakeasy. Remember Al Capone? We have our own "notorious gangster" and where would he be without his flapper girl. Imagine 8 worldly characters, suspense and intrigue, deceit and larceny, sex and murder. You enter the front door and are quickly escorted to...? Join us and find out. Supportive roles also available.

12) "When An Angel Dies" The Dante's Angels were the top air show in the nation. We all watched as the leader's plane suddenly took a nose-dive and crashed into the landing strip. Had the plane been tampered with? You are being held for questioning and you could be the murderer. Are you the widow, the publicist, star reporter, psychiatrist, another flyboy or the mechanic? There are 8 active roles and several supporting parts.

13) "Beer Brewing Murder" You have arrived at the "Beer Festival" for a weekend of fun, food, and beer but the 'suds' stop flowing when a micro-brewing entrepreneur is found dead. Bottoms up..it is a case of ice-cold murder and you are a suspect. Bring your favorite beer to share, we are in a dry township. Anyone have a John Denver CD. This may take awhile but we can all work, eat, drink together and solve this murder. There are four couples (8 min) and supporting parts.

14) "Vintners Murder" In California Wine Country, a body that has been missing for six long years is finally found along with a host of new clues to solve the murder. Join us for a mystery that takes place at a formal wine tasting. Bring your knowledge and favorite wines to share. We are in a dry township but can still eat, drink, and be merry and solve a vintage murder. 6-9 active roles available and several supporting parts

15) "Famous Who Done It" Would you like to play a famous Sleuth? This murder mystery has them all. Call for more info.

16) "The Chef is Dead" (Being written now) You are staying at a luxury resort and enjoying the food of a famous chefs. Some of you are participating in the cooking classes offered; but who's food choked the chef? 6 suspects and several supporting roles available.

17) "Delta Nu U" (Being written now) The sorority rents the A. K. McClure mansion on the Wilson College Campus in Chambersburg, PA. The building is beautiful and should be used. That is what the girls thought until they moved in and realized the building was haunted. Do the girls leave now or stay? Are they safe? Can they sleep? Which girl is found dead? Join us for a "girls" murder mystery. There are 6-10 active roles and several supporting roles.

 One Night Package  (available soon)
Not available Holiday & Special Weekends.

1) "American Idol" (Being written now). Takes place at an American Idol rehearsal. Which judge do you love to hate? Bring your favorite music or karaoke and delight everyone with your performance and help catch a murderer.

2) "A Designing Mystery" (high society, high fashion, violence and vogue) The Designer's new collection is ready for the runway, year 1972. Are those models or Drag Queens? There are 9 active parts and several supporting roles.

3) "Birthday Bash" This takes place during a birthday party. Remember to bring a gift. Each guest will have questions they must ask others at the party to be able to solve the murder. 18 guests or more can participate.

• Check in 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
• Social hour starts at 6:00p.m.
• Try to be in costume and ready to start introductions in the parlor at 6:30 p.m.
• Make sure to have dinner before starting so you have the entire evening for the murder mystery.
• We'll serve desert and coffee/ tea, around 8 p.m.
• Wear your leisure suit, jumpsuit, mini skirt with boots, etc.
• One Night Package add $35 per couple plus room and includes murder mystery, drinks, munchies, and desert during the mystery and brunch the next morning at 10:00a.m.
• Refreshments include coffee, tea, juice, cookies, candies, pretzels and nuts.
• You may bring other beverages. The Inn is in a dry township.

 Package Rates
Per Couple Per Weekend

• Love Nest & Ivy Hideaway at $335.
• Sunset Place & Angelic Haven at $375.
• Lovers Haven & Royalty Suite $415.
• Serenity Place & Kennedy Suite & Honeymoon Hideaway at $450.
• Victorian & Country Suites at $590, (4 guests in each suite).
• Additional person in Spare Room at $89 for one or $130 for two.
• Additional person sharing room at $65 for one and $130 for two.
• Sales tax will be added and a gratuity of $15 per couple per weekend to the package price.
• Catered dinner available for $50 per couple plus sales tax & gratuity. Thank You!

Reservations: Deposit of 1/2 due at time of booking and balance due 30 days prior for groups and upon check-in for couples and individuals. Total due 30 days prior for holiday time periods. Make your payment by Cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover.


Cancellation policy: 31 days prior your deposit will be refunded less handling fee
of $50. You can reschedule your mystery weekend for the same deposit and pay no
handling fee 31 or more days prior or if someone takes your place in the mystery.
Please be sure of your plans before committing. Other guests will be disappointed if
their mystery weekend is canceled because of last minute cancellations.

Gift certificates are available for Murder Mystery Weekends. No refunds will be given for gift certificates.


One Night Package add $35 per couple plus room and includes murder mystery, drinks, munchies, and desert during the mystery and brunch the next morning at 10:00a.m. Refreshments include coffee, tea, juice, cookies, candies, and pretzels and nuts. You may bring other beverages. The Inn is in a dry township.

Check out these and other "events" on our web site!
web site - www.mysteryinn.com
e-mail your questions to murder@mysteryinn.com
or call Kaye @ 888-900-9555

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