Calling all amateur sleuths and dessert lovers! This Fall, you can look forward to cooler temperatures, pumpkin spice, and a special fundraiser from your favorite museum! For the third year, the National Civil War Naval Museum will be presenting Mystery at the Museum: Just Desserts! on October 19th - 21st, 27th, & 28th. This interactive murder mystery show features ONLY DESSERTS! That’s right, you can satisfy your sweet tooth while solving a little “crime”. Each show features four side-splitting acts, a slice of a signature “KimmyCakes” dessert, and a buffet of sweet treats. You can also get in on the show by playing a part or becoming a top detective. In this immersive experience, the culprit is hiding in plain sight! Grab some friends and come satisfy your cravings at this sweet after-dinner production!
When: 7:00 PM on October 19, 20, 21, 27, & 28
Where: National Civil War Naval Museum (1002 Victory Drive)
Tickets: $50 General Admission (includes show and desserts)
Click here to purchase tickets.
Use Promo Code: MYSTERY to enjoy $5 OFF each ticket!
About the Show:
“Murder at the Comic-Con”
Directed by Jonathan Samuel Eddie
Featuring Breana Blue and Jasper Howell
Written by Kate and JJ Musgrove, this show finds superheroes and villains uniting to solve a mystery! Attendees are transported to the first ever Real Comic-Con, the convention for real super people only! All of your super friends will be there to enjoy a night of power networking and swapping super stories until the group realizes that their powers are somewhat reduced. Is there something in the water or something more sinister going on? The National Civil War Naval Museum has a table ready for you so come join this hilarious spoof of comic book characters and comic conventions. Costumes are welcome and encouraged!
Each night will feature a signature dessert provided by KimmyCakes, a local online bakery that specializes in delicious cheesecakes, cookies, breads, muffins, and more. Each ticket holder will receive a slice of the signature dessert and will also have access to the dessert bar. That sweet buffet will be stocked with chocolate confections, cookies, cupcakes, and other sugary delights for guests to enjoy.
Please see the below to see what signature dessert will be featured nightly:
October 19th- Key Lime Cake- A moist three layer cake with real lime zest, key lime juice, and hints of vanilla and Graham cracker. Frosted with a key lime cream cheese frosting. A vacation to the Florida keys in a bite.
October 20th- Banana Pudding Cheesecake- A creamy banana pudding inspired cheesecake with a nilla wafer crust, fresh homemade whipped cream topping, and crumbled cookies. Just like the real thing.
October 21st- Blue Velvet Oreo Cheesecake- Two layers of blue velvet cake sandwich a thick layer of vanilla and Oreo cheesecake. Frosted with my signature vanilla cream cheese frosting.
October 27th- Strawberries & Champagne Cake- 3 layers of pink champagne cake, made with fresh strawberries and champagne. Frosted with a white chocolate buttercream frosting.
October 28th- Red Velvet Butter Pecan Cheesecake- A signature red velvet cake meets southern butter pecan cake, mixed into vanilla cheesecake with a pecan crust. Topped with signature vanilla frosting and fresh red velvet cake crumb.