July Events at DHM
We have 2 big events planned this July – a Pride Tea Party and a brand-new Murder Mystery! We’re so excited to bring these back this summer, and hope to see you there!
Details on both events are below
Pride Tea Party
July 15th 2022 / 1:00pm – 4:00pm / Drop-in / $2 per adult, free for children under 18
Come celebrate Pride at DHM! On July 15th, we will have a Rainbow-Themed Tea Party at Evergreen House in the Reference Library! Complete with rainbow sugar, herbal teas, and a few sweet treats! We invite our Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and otherwise identifying community members of all ages to come spend time in the museum and enjoy the views while sipping from our gorgeous porcelain teacups.
The Tea is from 1:00PM to 4:00PM, with guests free to drop-in as they please. Refreshments include a selection of herbal teas, lemonade, and water. Snacks may include cookies, cupcakes, and other small treats. The cost is $2.00 per adult, and children under 18 are free.
Allergen statement: We do try to have gluten-free, nut-free, and dairy-free options, and to plate foods separately, but cannot guarantee no contamination. If you have a specific allergy and are planning to attend, please reach out to us and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Accessibility statement: Please note that Evergreen is unfortunately NOT an accessible house for wheelchairs and may be challenging for those with limited mobility. There are four (4) steps leading up to the front door, and many small bumps and level changes between rooms. The guest bathroom is a half-bath and small. The backyard has a decent slope which may be challenging for some. We do have a new staircase leading down the hill to the lower gardens in hopes of aiding some, but it will not be accessible to all. We apologize to those community members excluded by this inaccessibility. We promise to continue exploring ways to make sure our museum and events are able to be enjoyed by all.
Murder Mystery: The Evergreen Express
July 23nd 2022 / 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM / Limited Tickets
Tea, water, and light snacks provided.
(For example: there may be a limited amount of cookies, small individual pastries, and others)
Setting: The story is loosely set in 1885, so let the 1880s inspire costume and dress.
A brand new story for fans of Agatha Christie novels, Escape Rooms, and Clue-style board games. Dress to the nines and come down for an evening of amateur-sleuthing! This time the mystery begins with passengers boarding a Train in Victorian Dartmouth. Will they make it to their destination? Buy your ticket and come aboard to find out!
There are exactly 17 tickets available for each evening. No refunds, and no exchanges. Tickets are $60 per person (no tax). Tickets go on sale on June 29th. If interest remains high, more dates may be added. Please note that the evening is scripted to include all characters, so any absences could affect the rest of the evening. If you are unsure about your ability to attend please consider waiting to purchase your tickets until you are sure.
Guests will be assigned characters at random. Prior to the date you receive individual character packages. Each will include: A description of your character, their background, key motivations, and any small tasks to complete throughout the evening. For example: “Slip the note provided in this package into the pocket of the murder victim while the body is being examined” OR “Tell at least 4 other characters about your work.” Packages should not be shared with others. Every character will have motivations for murder, and the true culprit will not be revealed until the night’s end.
For those wishing to play the Murder Mystery with friends, there will be limited availability to purchase an private evening for yourself and between 13-16 friends. The cost of the evening is $950, no tax. You will be provided with a small select choice of dates. All other details remain the same.
Tickets will be available for purchase through the online gift shop. Anyone having trouble navigating the online purchase can call the museum and we will do our very best to assist you. Any further guest questions can be directed to our Events and Marketing Coordinator, Aries Casteel’s, email: eventscoordinator@dartmouthmuseum.ca
Allergen statement: We do try to have gluten-free, nut-free, and dairy-free options, and to plate foods separately, but cannot guarantee no contamination. If you have a specific allergy and are planning to attend, please reach out to us and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Accessibility statement: Please note that Evergreen is unfortunately NOT an accessible house for wheelchairs and may be challenging for those with limited mobility. There are four (4) steps leading up to the front door, and many small bumps and level changes between rooms. The guest bathroom is a half-bath and small. The backyard has a decent slope which may be challenging for some. We do have a new staircase leading down the hill to the lower gardens in hopes of aiding some, but it will not be accessible to all. We apologize to those community members excluded by this inaccessibility. We promise to continue exploring ways to make sure our museum and events are able to be enjoyed by all.