Murder Mystery

1919, Lawton. A body is found inside a trunk, buried in the cellar of a house. The body is found to be that of Maude Tabor, who was last seen over three years before. Who’s responsible? Mother, brother, sister, husband, or someone else entirely? Come to the museum at anytime from 2pm to 5pm on Sunday, June 29, 2025. You’ll be provided with the basic facts of the case and will have the chance to interview suspects as you conduct your own investigation. Take part in this whodunit event with us, all based on a real Van Buren County case from over 100 years ago.

You may also like the following events from VanBuren County Historical Museum:

• Next Sunday, 6th July, 02:00 pm, History of the Poorhouse in Hartford
• Next month, 12th July, 10:00 am, Classic Car & Truck Show in Hartford