PRESS RELEASE – Step into a world of mystery, mayhem and murder at “Murder at the Museum — 1864 Ottokee Cold Case,” an immersive mystery event taking place on Saturday, April 18 at the Museum of Fulton County in Wauseon.
The Ottokee courthouse sets the stage for this interactive murder mystery. The year is 1864 and the night sky above Ottokee is suddenly filled with bright light from a fire at the courthouse.
While neighbors work fiercely to fight the fire, by morning the building lies in ruins. No courthouse, no records, and perhaps a case of arson. But clues in the rubble show even more — there has also been a murder.
“We’re thrilled to be hosting another murder mystery event at the museum this year,” said Judy Warncke, event organizer at the Museum of Fulton County.
“Throughout the evening, guests will test their sleuthing skills as they hunt down clues to catch the killer. Whether you’re a seasoned sleuth or a first-time investigator, our Murder at the Museum event promises an unforgettable night of laughter, suspense and surprises.”
Guests can register to attend the Murder Mystery event from 4 to 6 p.m. or 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 18.
Reservations and prepayment are required since seating is limited for this popular event. Tickets are $30 and are available for purchase online, at the museum, or by calling 419-337-7922.
A 10 percent member discount is available when ordering in person or over the phone. Murder Mystery tickets are non-refundable.
Other upcoming events at the Museum of Fulton County include Senior Discovery Days (third Thursday of every month), a genealogy workshop on April 13, and a Mother’s Day Tea and National Train Day event on May 9.
Artful Academy adult painting classes are also planned on the first Saturday evening of each month at the museum. Additional event information can be found at museumoffultoncounty.org/upcoming-events.
The Museum of Fulton County and Legacy Gift Shop are located at 8848 State Highway 108, across from the Fulton County Fairgrounds. The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To learn more about special events, shopping, memberships or how to plan a visit, call 419-337-7922 or visit museumoffultoncounty.org. Additional information is also available on the museum’s Facebook and Instagram pages.