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🔎 Murder Mystery Dinner

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Lake Shore Room

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On Sale dates

  • Friends of Ford House Advance Sale: Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 10 a.m.
  • Public Tickets Sale: Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 10 a.m.

DATES:

  • Friday, October 10
  • Saturday, October 11
  • Friday, October 17
  • Saturday, October 18

Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

AGE RANGE: 21 and older

ABOUT THIS EVENT

You asked, and we delivered! Enjoy one of four Murder Mystery Dinners this October.

Get ready to step into the glitz and glamour of the 1920s at the Dunn Speakeasy, where you’ve been invited to the wedding of the year—but not everything is as it seems! Inspired by Eleanor Ford’s own legendary murder mystery parties, this “married to the mob” event is a thrilling ride through a world of power struggles, secrets, and danger. With two mafia families merging, someone’s bound to lose more than just power—someone’s life is on the line!

Get ready to dress to impress and really embrace the Roaring ’20s! Flapper dresses, zoot suits, feather boas, headbands, pinstriped suits, and fedoras—anything goes! Or, if you prefer, traditional wedding attire is just as stylish. As you mingle with other guests, you’ll work together to piece together clues, navigate shady characters, and solve the case before the killer slips away!

Your ticket includes a delicious seated dinner, two drink tickets, and access to a cash bar, ensuring your night is full of fun, mystery, and a little bit of bubbly. The stage is set, and the secrets are brewing—can you crack the case and uncover the truth behind this deadly wedding?

WHAT TO EXPECT:

  • 6 p.m. Mix and mingle
  • 6:20 p.m. First-course service begins
  • 6:30 p.m. Act I will begin once all guests have been served. The murder will occur, and all of the audience members who play Suspects will be introduced.
  • 7 p.m. First investigation begins. Guests are encouraged to participate in Investigation Time to gather clues and question Suspects. Suspects will also have optional goals to achieve.
  • 7:05 p.m. Main course service begins
  • 7:15 p.m. The Detective arrives to lead the investigation. The detective will interrogate guests, leading to the discovery of some shocking (and hilarious) secrets!
  • 7:45 p.m. Second Investigation Time.
  • 7:50 p.m. Dessert service begins
  • 8:00 p.m. Act III, the Detective reveals shocking secrets and clues about the Suspects. A line-up is performed for larger groups.
  • 8:20 p.m. Final Sentencing Sheets are passed out, allowing table teams to guess who did it!
  • 8:25 p.m. Awards are distributed, and bows are taken! Awards include, but are not limited to, Best Actor, Best Actress, Detective of the Night, and Dead Last Place.

As with all live performances, the schedule is approximate and subject to change.

ADMISSION:

  • Friend of Ford House Adult: $200 per couple* (sold in groups of 2, 4, 6, or 8)
  • Public Adult: $250 per couple (sold in groups of 2, 4, 6, or 8)

Accessibility Information:

At Ford House, we are committed to ensuring all guests can enjoy our events. If you have any questions or need additional information about accessibility before booking your tickets, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us at info@fordhouse.org or call 313-884-4222, and we’ll be happy to assist you.

For more details about our accessibility features, please visit our General Accessibility Information Page.

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Accessibility

At Ford House, we are committed to ensuring all guests can enjoy our events. If you have any questions or need additional information about accessibility before booking your tickets, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us at info@fordhouse.org or call 313-884-4222, and we’ll be happy to assist you.

For more details about our accessibility features, please visit our General Accessibility Information Page.

Thank you to Ford Philanthropy

Ford House is grateful for the generous support of Ford Philanthropy and helping us fulfill our educational mission and making Ford House more accessible to our community.

About Ford House

Ford House is a 501c3 nonprofit and National Historic Landmark. Experience the historic family home of Edsel Ford, the only son of Henry Ford, and his wife, Eleanor. Visitors from all over the world come to wander, wonder, and explore the beauty of this 1928 National Historic Landmark and uncover a unique piece of the American automotive story in metro Detroit. Learn more below.