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Cunningham Heirs & Hazards: A Murder Mystery Dinner at the Lyman Homestead

Cunningham Heirs & Hazards: A Murder Mystery Dinner at the Lyman Homestead

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The Lyman Homestead, 3 Lyman Rd, Middlefield, CT, 06455
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It’s Sleuthing Season at Lyman Orchards!

Step inside the storied halls of the historic Lyman Homestead and help unravel Cunningham Heirs & Hazards, a thrilling, interactive "whodunit" where every guest plays a role in cracking the case. Join us for an evening of dining, detective work, and deliciously dramatic twists.

Dates Available:

  • Saturday, January 24, 2026 @ 6:30 PM
  • Saturday, February 7, 2026 @ 6:30 PM
  • Saturday, February 21, 2026 @ 6:30 PM

The Experience:

Become a character in a live-action game of Clue as you and your team of fellow investigators journey from room to room, uncovering clues, questioning suspects, and piecing together the truth behind a bewildering murder mystery. 

The Story:

Alfred Cunningham once insisted there were no heirs... and yet, here you are – invited to a formal dinner to meet the "next generation" and witness the future of the Cunningham estate being decided. The guest list is full of surprise connections, suspicious intentions, and a few people who seem a little too eager to claim the legacy.

The dinner bell rings promptly at 6:30 PM with mingling in the Homestead dining room - until the night takes a sharp, murderous turn.

The Details:

  • Once tickets are purchased, each person in your group will be assigned a character for the event.
  • Specific character details will be emailed to each person two weeks prior to the event date. Tickets purchased after that two week period will receive their character within 3 days.
  • This is a fully interactive, role-playing evening. Embrace your character, dress the part, bring a prop, and truly immerse yourself in the story! (Please don't bring any food or drinks as your prop!)

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM - Drinks & Mingling

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Dinner & Dessert

If you are purchasing tickets separately from other people in your party, please email Nina Peach at npeach@lymanorchards.com to ensure your party is seated together. All guests will be seated at tables of 6, with other guests.

Produced by Evidence of Evil, LLC.

Food provided by 1741 Pub & Grill

Ticket Price: $92 per person

Ticket price includes one Lyman Orchards Apple Cider or Hard Cider, dinner buffet and plenty of drama!

This event is for adults 21+

CASH BAR AVAILABLE - Beer, Wine, Hard Cider & Assorted Soft Drinks

NO REFUNDS. Limited seating - tickets will sell out quickly!

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