Murder at the Carriage Cask: A Speakeasy Murder Mystery

Join us for a night of mystery that’s sure to hit on all sixes! In this interactive performance you’ll meet Herb Gardner, a groundskeeper who turned the Carriage House into the jazziest, most profitable speakeasy in the tri-state area.

He’s ready to make an announcement, but will everyone live to see it? There’s only one way to find out!

Here’s the Lowdown: You can choose to be a player or a non-playing patron Players will get assigned characters with a name, a public identity, a secret, a clue that they know, and an objective One of the players will knowingly be the murder You’re encouraged to get togged to the bricks in your best 1920s attire, but costumes are not required A cash bar will be available with canned drinks and light snacks Event Date: October 23 Event Time: 7:30 PM | Doors open at 7:00 PM Event Location: Brucemore’s Carriage House Admission: $25 per person Brucemore Supporters receive $5 off each ticket A $4 processing fee will be applied to all online and phone orders. If you would like to purchase tickets in-person, please call 319-362-7375 for available times.

What to Know Before You Go: The only gate that will open to vehicles for on-site parking is at 2160 Linden Drive SE. The gate will be open by 7:00 PM.

Pets are not allowed, with the exception of service animals. Space to wait indoors before doors open is not available.

If you arrive onsite before 7:00 PM, we encourage you to enjoy exploring the landscape before the event. This event will be indoors.

Carriage House Event Map Ticket Policies: All ticket sales are non-refundable. Please read our ticket policy here.

Online and phone orders are subject to a $4.00 processing fee per order. Photography and Video Notice: At this event, photography and videos may be recorded.

By attending this event, you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos, which may be used for educational, archival, or promotional purposes.

If you have concerns about your likeness appearing in these photos and videos, please talk to a staff member when you check in for the event.