Sherlock Holmes Weekend

(Friday, Saturday, Sunday) March 20-22 and November 6-8, 2009
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 Case of Mistaken Identity!  Join us for a fascinating new mystery. A medical investigation, an inadvertent victim, a case of mistaken identity, a notorious villain, a dark secret, a career policeman, a deep friendship, a daring detective - it all adds up to a story 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 2009.

The Game's Afoot
Friday Evening: 8:30pm
Join your fellow “partners in crime” for desserts and coffee and meet Dr. John Watson, who is in this peaceful, seaside community attending a symposium. As he reminisces with his friends and colleagues, we learn about his first meeting with the great detective and how this chance encounter became his life's work. Watch the mystery unfold and start to formulate your theories along with Holmes and Watson.

A cash bar will be available. Registration begins at 7pm; seating begins at 8pm.

Search for Clues Tour
Saturday Afternoon: 1pm - 3pm
Continue your search for the solution to the crime as you visit a selection of Cape May's Victorian treasures. Along the way, you may encounter Holmes and Watson, and a suspicious character or two. Uncover the clues and complete the answer sheet as you enjoy a self-guided tour.

The Search for Clues Tour is part of the full package or can be purchased separately for $15 per person. Anyone completing an answer sheet is eligible to win and you need not be present to win. To order tickets, 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 secrets he uncovers during the investigation? Why was the victim chosen and who committed the crime? How are you faring in your search? Is it really elementary as Holmes says? Have you matched wits with the celebrated detective or are you on track to become this year's clueless wonder? Compare notes as Holmes and Watson work their way through the mystery.

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 still? Did you discover the clues and choose well? Once the mystery is solved, the winners will be announced, and prizes awarded in various categories. 

OPTIONAL PERFORMANCES

Dinner on the Orient Express
Saturday, March 21: 7:30pm
All aboard at the Mad Batter Restaurant! 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
Saturday, March 21: 8pm:
The Adventure of the Speckled Band
Saturday, November 8: 8pm:
The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle
First Presbyterian Church, Decatur and Hughes Streets. Admission $23

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! Overnight packages start at $270 per person (based on double occupancy) and include:

 •  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 $270 per person 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.

PARTICIPATING ACCOMMODATIONS:  To be announced

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