SHERIDAN, Wyo. – July 24, 2025 – Wyoming State Parks is excited to announce the Kendrick Mansion at Trail End State Historic Site will host its seventh annual murder mystery party, Murder at the Mansion, on August 15 and 16, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

 

Guests will step back in time to the roaring twenties, where secrets abound and everyone is a suspect—yes, even you! The event will occur on the mansion's lawn, and attendees are encouraged to wear period-appropriate costumes. 

 

Tickets are now available, with only 20 tickets sold each night. The cost is $60 per person or two for $100, and tickets must be purchased at the museum to obtain character and party information. Cash, check, and credit cards are accepted. Tickets include appetizers, water, and lemonade. Please note that this is a 21-and-over event. The annual party is known for selling out quickly, so early action is recommended. 

 

Trail End State Historic Site Superintendent Sharie Shada stated, "This annual murder mystery is a fundraiser for the Trail End Guilds, the museum's supporting group. Proceeds will support educational initiatives at the museum and public events, including the Summer Evening at the Mansion and the annual Holiday Open House." 

 

If you're interested in attending, you can watch last year's event video by clicking here.

 

The Kendrick Mansion is a 1913 historic house museum located at 400 Clarendon Avenue, Sheridan, on the grounds of Trail End State Historic Site, part of the Wyoming State Parks system.

 

For more information and directions, please visit wyopark.wyo.gov/trailend, follow Trail End on Facebook at facebook.com/trailend, or call 307-674-4589. You can also learn more about the Friends Group at trailend.org.

 

Figure 1: 2023 Murder at the Mansion fundraiser. Photo credit, Zach Shada.

 

Contact: Sharie Shada, 307-674-4589; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.