Hiddenite, NC – Calling all sleuths and thrill-seekers! At 6 pm on January 24th and 25th, ticket holders will gather at the Lucas Mansion where an unforgettable evening of mystery and intrigue will take place. It’s a Gold Rush-themed murder mystery event. Guests are invited to don their best 1850s attire, sharpen their detective skills, and uncover the dark secrets hidden in the rush for riches.

Set against the historic backdrop of the Lucas Mansion, this immersive experience will transport attendees to a bustling Gold Rush town, where ambition and greed collide – and murder is just a nugget away. As the story unfolds, guests will mingle with colorful characters, follow the clues, and work to solve a crime that threatens to shake the town to its core.

Themed Attire Encouraged: Guests are encouraged to dress in their wide-brimmed hats, prairie dresses, saloon inspired attire and gold-dusted accessories.

The Saloon: $20 will buy your way into the saloon where everything inside is complementary and full of flavor.

Tickets & Reservations: Tickets for this murder mystery are available now and must be purchased in advance. Please note that the cost of this event is $50 per ticket and tickets are limited. Visit HiddeniteArts.org to access the online registration link or call 828-632-6966 to register by phone.

For more information or to learn more about the Hiddenite Center, call 828-632-6966, email [email protected], or visit hiddenitearts.org

Hiddenite Center programs and events are supported by the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural Cultural Resources www.NCArts.org, with funding from the National Endowment Of The Arts and with generous funding from the Eileen and R. Y. Sharpe Family Foundation, The Winston Salem Foundation, the Sharpe Chair of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University, Alexander County government, the Town of Taylorsville, The Rotary Foundation, and the Friends of the Center membership program.