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Mardi Gras Murder Mystery
One event on February 28, 2025 at 6:00 pm
One event on March 1, 2025 at 6:00 pm
The Mardi Gras Murder Mystery returns to Allandale Mansion
The most anticipated (and mysterious) event of the season is back at Allandale Mansion for its third year.
The Mardi Gras Murder Mystery – presented by Friends of Allandale – promises to be a night filled with intrigue, celebration, and, of course, the vibrant spirit of Mardi Gras. If you’ve ever played Clue, you’ll love this event as you try to determine the culprit using clues found in the various rooms of Allandale Mansion.
This year, three exciting nights are being offered to the public. Mardi Gras themed masks, costumes, and other festive attire is encouraged. Clues will be provided upon your arrival and throughout the evening, so be sure to pay attention and put those sleuthing skills to the test.
The schedule for this year’s Mardi Gras Murder Mystery is:
- February 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and wine. Cost is $50 per person.
- February 28 and March 1 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Desserts and hurricane punch. Cost is $30 per person.
To register, visit https://bit.ly/3E5KU8K. You can also register by clicking on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or go to www.kingsporttn.gov and click on “CivicRec,” then search for “murder mystery” in the search bar.
Tickets can also be purchased through the Allandale office by calling 423-229-9422 or through the Allandale website (www.allandalemansion.com). The last day for all ticket sales will be February 26. For questions about the event or assistance with purchasing tickets, please contact the Allandale Mansion office at 423-229-9422.
About Allandale Mansion
Allandale Mansion was built in the early 1950s and donated to the City of Kingsport in 1969 after the death of its owner, Harvey Brooks. The property includes the mansion, two barns, a picnic pavilion, two man-made ponds, the Heron Dome and a 2,000-square-foot amphitheater. For more information visit www.allandalemansion.com.
About the City of Kingsport
Founded in 1917, the City of Kingsport (pop. 55,400) is located on the Tennessee-Virginia border at the crossroads of I-81 and I-26 near the geographic center of the eastern United States. The city is widely known as a planned community, designed by renowned city planner John Nolen and wrapping around the foot of Bays Mountain – a 3,750-acre park, nature preserve, planetarium and observatory. Kingsport is recognized as an International Safe Community by the National Safety Council, a Healthier Tennessee community, and won the 2009 Harvard Innovations in American Government Award for its higher education initiatives. While many city names are duplicated throughout the U.S., there’s only one Kingsport – a fact that invokes community pride, known locally as the “Kingsport Spirit.” For more information, please visit www.kingsporttn.gov.
