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September 2026. How a mystery dinner works, and the next night on the calendar.

Volume 02 · September 2026

What is a mystery dinner?

It’s dinner and a mystery game where you are part of the story. Instead of watching actors perform, you and the other guests play the characters.

SCMysteries sends your character assignment one week before the event so you can learn who you are and how you fit into the story. At the event, you’ll enjoy dinner, talk with other characters, uncover clues, ask questions, and work together to figure out what happened—and who is responsible.

You might be a suspect, the culprit, or even the victim! If your character becomes the victim, it’s all pretend and part of the fun.

You don’t need acting experience or memorized lines. Just come ready to participate, use your imagination, and bring your character to life.

Think of it as stepping inside a mystery movie—with dinner included!

Shadows at the Museum brochure. October 29 at 6:00 PM in Vilonia.

Next on the calendar

Shadows at the Museum

October 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM
The Museum of Veterans & Military History
53 N. Mount Olive Road, Vilonia, AR

An interactive Civil War mystery. Soup and sandwiches served. $30.00 per person. Limited to 30 seats. Not recommended for children 12 and under. A portion of every ticket goes to the museum.

Getting there

From Cabot to Vilonia

The Museum of Veterans & Military History is about 20 miles northwest of Cabot, roughly 35 minutes by car. The address is 53 N. Mount Olive Road, Vilonia, AR 72173.

  1. From Cabot, take West Main Street west. It becomes Highway 89.
  2. Stay on Highway 89 for about 7.5 miles.
  3. Turn right onto Highway 107 and follow it for about 8 miles.
  4. Turn left onto the Vilonia Bypass and follow it for about 2.5 miles.
  5. Turn right onto Mount Olive Road. The museum is about 2 miles ahead, at 53 North Mount Olive Road, on the left.

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