Sherlock Holmes Weekend

(Friday, Saturday, Sunday) March 7-9 and November 7-9, 2008

New in 2008!  Featuring Midsummer Night Productions, Linda Swain, Director.  Written by Jeff Craig and Linda Swain.

The game's afoot in Victorian Cape May... Choose your weekend for a suspense-filled encounter with that inimitable detective Sherlock Holmes in the National Historic Landmark City of Cape May, New Jersey.

Solve the mystery of Sherlock Holmes and the Music Box Murders!  Sherlock Holmes is faced with one of his most fascinating cases!  The police of the quaint seaside city of Cape May are baffled in their attempts to solve a dreadful series of murders and seek the assistance of the famous detective.  It's a mystery that will have you on the edge of your seat!.

Get into the spirit of things by donning Victorian attire. Stalk the gaslit streets in search of clues and compete for the $250 grand prize and a variety of other valuable gifts as you attempt to solve the mystery. Choose a Spring or a Fall getaway and enjoy a new mystery, written especially for the occasion.

The Game's Afoot
Friday Evening: 8:30pm
Join your fellow “partners in crime” for an exciting evening!  Dr. Watson is in this peaceful seaside community attending a medical convention.  His good friend, Sherlock Holmes, sees the opportunity to relax and recreate by the ocean and accompanies him.  Before long, Holmes' vacation is interrupted as the local police solicit his help to catch a murderer before another death can occur.  Each victim has received a music box, which plays an eerie tune.  The entire town is on tenterhooks, awaiting the next delivery.

And so it begins again for Holmes and Watson.

Start to formulate your theories as Holmes and Watson set about solving the case at hand. The evening includes desserts, coffee and tea. A cash bar will be available. Registration begins at 8pm and doors open for seating at 8:30pm. Prizes will be awarded for Victorian costumes.

Search for Clues Tour
Saturday Afternoon: 1pm - 3pm
Continue your search for the solution to the crime as you visit six of Cape May’s Victorian treasures. Perhaps you will encounter Holmes and Watson on their quest for clues as you enjoy your self-guided tour. Complete the answer sheet as you tour and maybe you will be the grand prizewinner!

The Search for Clues Tour can be purchased separately for $15 per person. Anyone completing an answer sheet is eligible to win. You need not be present to win. To order, please use the reservation form or call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278.

The Game Continues
Saturday Afternoon: 3:30pm
What about this case intrigues Holmes?  Is it the twists and turns or the family secrets he uncovers during the investigation?  How have you fared in your search? Is it really elementary? Have you matched wits with the celebrated detective, or are you a clueless wonder? After the clues are revealed, it’s time for the fun – look-alike contests and more best-dressed Victorians.

Holmes Unlocks The Mystery!
Sunday Morning: 12:30pm
Enjoy a hearty brunch with Mr. Holmes, Dr. Watson and the full cast of characters. Is the villain among us? Have you chosen well? Once the mystery is solved, the winners will be announced, and grand prizes awarded. You need not be present to win! 

OPTIONAL PERFORMANCES

Dinner on the Orient Express
Saturday, March 8: 7:30pm or Sunday, November 9: 7:30pm
All aboard at the Mad Batter! Enjoy a five-course dinner inspired by the menu served to passengers on this famous locomotive and play along to solve the murder mystery. Period costume is highly encouraged. Prizes for best costume and solving the mystery. Limited to 60.  Admission $60

The East Lynne Theater Company
Saturdays, March 8 and November 8, 2008

The East Lynne Theater Company presents "Sherlock Holmes' Adventure of the Speckled Band," a 1930s radio-style production, complete with sound effects and commercials. Performances begin at 8pm at the First Presbyterian Church, Decatur and Hughes Sts.  Admission $20

OVERNIGHT  PACKAGES  AVAILABLE!! The easiest way to experience Sherlock Holmes Weekend is to take advantage of a convenient overnight package. Booking is as easy as one, two, three. Each overnight package includes:

• One room including breakfast, for two nights at your choice of accommodations (choose between cozy bed and breakfast inns, beachfront hotels, historic hotels or Victorian Suites);
• $75 dinner gift certificate (per couple) good at a variety of participating restaurants;
• All Sherlock Holmes Weekend activities.

Let us help you enjoy the charming ambiance and hospitality of America’s first seaside resort as you participate in this spellbinding event. Rates start at $250 and price is based on room selection (standard, deluxe or super deluxe) and event date. Please call 800-275-4278, ext 185 for more information or to reserve your overnight package.

Total cost per person based on double occupancy, including taxes, excluding gratuities. Call for rates for additional person in same room.

We invite you to join us for a suspense-filled weekend encounter with Sherlock Holmes in Cape May, New Jersey, The Nation’s First Seashore Resort.

Full Weekend Packages include the Welcome Reception, Tour, Performances, Lunch and gift. Sherlock Holmes Weekend packages DO NOT include accommodations or the optional Dinner on the Orient Express or East Lynne Theater Company performance.

For information about convenient Overnight Packages, including accommodations call: 1-800-275-4278 Ext.185.

PARTICIPATING ACCOMMODATIONS:

•   The Atlas Inn (November only)
•   The Bedford Inn (March/November)
•   Carroll Villa Hotel (March/November)
•   The Fairthorne B&B (March/November)
•   Henry Sawyer Inn (March/November)
•   The Inn of Cape May (November only)
•   The John F. Craig House (March/November)
•   The Linda Lee (March/November)
•   The Luther Ogden Inn (March/November)
•   The Montreal Inn (November only)
•   The Mooring B&B (November only)
•   The Queen Victoria (March/November)
•   Summer Cottage Inn (March/November)
•   Victorian Lace Inn (March/November)

For more information please call:
609-884-5404, 800-275-4278, Ext. 185,
TTY Users 800-852-7899.