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ALL TOURS SOLD OUT—Murder, Magic, and Mayhem: An Adults-Only Tour

Murder, Magic, and Mayhem - Calendar of Events

47414 Old State House Road
St. Mary's City , 20686

Friday, October 06, 2023

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Donna.Bird@maryland.gov

Events, Tours

ALL TOURS SOLD OUT—Murder, Magic, and Mayhem: An Adults-Only Tour

47414 Old State House Road
St. Mary's City , 20686

06 Oct 2023

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Overview
The 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. tours are sold out, as of September 14, 2023. The 5:00 p.m. tour is sold out, as of September 19, 2023.

This one-hour walking tour is designed to give visitors a glimpse into the darker side of Maryland’s past.

Using documented court cases from seventeenth-century Maryland, this program dramatizes real-life events of the time period, including the story of accused witch Rebecca Fowler. Attendees will be led through the Town Center area to meet members of the colony not often discussed in history books—murderers, thieves, abusers, and liars.

This program is designed for visitors ages 18 and older. I.D. will be checked prior to the beginning of the tour.

Space is limited, so registration is required. Registration opens September 1.

Payment in full is due at time of registration: $20 per person ($15 Friends members)

Choice of tour times:
- 5:00 p.m.
- 5:30 p.m.
- 6:00 p.m.
Contact the Public Programs office for reservations or information:

301.994.4371 / 301.994.4372; email hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov

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