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Manship House Mystery Rooms Return

August 31, 2017

Mr. Manship’s Mystery Rooms return September 6 through 9, this time with a new puzzle—The Legend of Mr. Manship’s Lost Treasure. The room has a puzzle for children twelve and under and a version for those thirteen and older. Up to eight people can piece together clues within a half-hour time limit; the lucky winners will uncover the path to Mr. Manship’s hidden fortune.

“The initial mystery rooms were so popular that we decided to add a new room,” said Manship House director Marilynn Jones. “This is a way for people to have fun and learn about history at the same time.”

The Sherlock Holmes Room is set in a Victorian smoking parlor. Designed for adults, this classic whodunit challenges participants to find clues around the room that will reveal the location of stolen jewels—and the identity of the jewel thief.

In Mourning in Victorian Mississippi, adult teams are challenged to enter a room of grievers and establish how the victim died, using only the items at hand to solve the case.

Where in the World is Mr. Manship is about a Manship family vacation to Europe. Ages thirteen and younger will sift through family memorabilia, letters, and journals, and use maps and a globe to trace the itinerary and find the Manships’ ultimate destination.

The room challenge is available from 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, September 6-8, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 9. Cost is $5 (cash only) per person after 5 p.m. Or come for free from 3 to 5 p.m.

To reserve your slot, call 601-961-4724 or email info@manshiphouse.com. Children ages thirteen and under must be accompanied by an adult. The Manship House Museum is located at 420 E Fortification St, Jackson, MS 39202.

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