Name: Miss Scarlet & The Duke Boldt Castle Murder Mystery Event
Start: 2023-09-30T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2023-09-30T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Boldt Castle

All tickets for this event are now SOLD OUT.

We appreciate all of the interest and support!

*Information for registered guests below.

WPBS-TV is excited to bring you the social event of the season!

Join the cast of the Butler Did It Players to solve The Case of the Broken Heart at the world-famous Boldt Castle on Heart Island – inspired by Miss Scarlet and the Duke! Saturday, September 30th from 6-9pm, dress in your finest period costumes and try to solve the mystery.

General admission tickets (SOLD OUT) $100.00/pp- WPBS Members $95/pp– includes hot hors d’oeuvres buffet and two drink tickets (21 and over), transportation to Boldt Castle and admittance to the show. VIP admission tickets (SOLD OUT) $125.00- WPBS Members $120.00– includes second floor balcony viewing and private buffet and drinks, an additional secret scene to the mystery, a professional commemorative photo, and a Royal Title fitting the Order of the Sapphire! VIPs will also be announced to the assembled guests as they descend the Grand Staircase of Boldt Castle!

Due to the nature of this event, we ask that all attendees should be 18 and over.

The clever guest who solves the mystery will receive an overnight stay and breakfast, at Bonnie Castle Resort in Alexandria Bay, courtesy of the resort!

Please note: this event is inspired by the BBC show. The original actors will not be in attendance.

Tickets only available through WPBS. Please register on our website using the link below or call 315-782-3142 ext 220. All tickets for this event are SOLD OUT.

WPBS would like to thank our incredible sponsor Northern Regional Center for Independent Living! NRCIL is a local, professional peer-run organization working with people with disabilities while partnering with communities to create accessibility and inclusion. Championing the rights of disabled individuals and families, we are honored to partner with NRCIL and support their community mission throughout the North Country! To learn more visit: https://nrcil.net/ Boldt Castle is 100% accessible for mobility support devices, including wheelchairs, walkers, and scooter seats.

No castle event is complete without a feast! Guests will enjoy a delicious hot hors d’oeuvres buffet from 24 Carrots Catering & Events. The menu includes bacon wrapped scallops, stuffed mushroom caps, fresh bruschetta, a fresh grazing table, and assorted desserts! Please note this event does NOT include a full sit-down dinner.

Enjoy a romantic, exciting experience at this one-of-a-kind event! Guests will learn to dance the waltz in the grand Boldt Castle Ballroom! Discover the most charming and elegant spots for the most memorable, Instagrammable photos! As a fine lady or lord upon the dance floor, try to solve the mystery of “The Case of the Broken Heart” on a beautiful fall evening in the jewel of the Thousand Islands, Boldt Castle – 1000 Islands, NY.

Guests will arrive at Boldt Castle courtesy of Uncle Sam Boat Tours. Enjoy the finest in family-owned service since 1926! Transport to Boldt Castle for the event departs promptly at 6:15 pm at the Alexandria Bay dock.

Our event couldn’t even happen without the massive talents of the wildly popular local acting troupe The Butler Did It Players. You’ll remember them from our Singer Castle caper, and many other shenanigans all throughout the North Country! Interactive, fun and exciting productions that make you feel like YOU are part of the show! Don’t miss this amazing event and their spectacular entertainment!

One clever sleuth will win an overnight stay at Bonnie Castle Resort and Marina, with breakfast! Located on the shores of the St. Lawrence River in Alexandria Bay, New York, Bonnie Castle Resort is your gateway to the breathtaking beauty of the Thousand Islands Region! Learn more at: bonniecastle.com

Our story takes place in the Victorian Era of England, and the Gilded Age of America! Have fun dressing up in the best period costumes to fully immerse yourself in this spectacular event. Costumes are not required, but highly encouraged! Dress code is Evening dress casual, please no flip flops or shorts.

Will it be a dark and stormy night? Or a picturesque golden evening amongst the leaves? Boldt Castle’s beauty always dazzles, and our event is on rain or shine, as we will be fully indoors for the show! Closed to the public for the evening, this is a rare chance to experience the castle in the mysterious twilight! Don’t miss your chance to enjoy this spectacular event!

Information for Registered Guests:

Event check-in begins at 5:30 pm at the Uncle Sam boat dock, 45 James St, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607. Upon arrival, please visit the check-in table to receive your program. If you require assistance with a mobility support device or require seating due to disability, please notify staff upon check-in. This event will continue rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, we will advise our guests of any relevant changes.

Boarding will begin approximately at 5:50 pm. VIP guests will board first.

The boat will disembark PROMPTLY at 6:15 pm.

There will be no other transportation provided to the castle if you miss the boat, and no refunds will be given. Please plan your arrival time accordingly, especially if you are required to cross the border.

REMINDER- This event does NOT have a full sit-down service dinner.

After the event concludes at approximately 8:45 pm, guests will board and disembark at 9:00 pm sharp to return to the Uncle Sam Alexandria Bay dock.

PLEASE SEE YOUR INFORMATION EMAIL SENT TO YOUR REGISTRATION EMAIL ADDRESS FOR FULL EVENT DETAILS.

If you have any further questions, please call our event coordinator at 315-782-3142 x220 or email at ctyler@wpbstv.org

Photos From Event

Thank you all who helped us travel back in time to the Victorian Era at our Miss Scarlet and the Duke Murder Mystery at beautiful Boldt Castle – 1000 Islands, NY, performed by the incomparable The Butler Did It Players! A smashing good time was had by all, and our guests absolutely impressed us with their phenomenal costumes and participation. A great thanks to all our wonderful WPBS volunteers and staff, and to our fantastic hosts at Boldt Castle. We’d like to thank Uncle Sam Boat Tours, 24 Carrots Catering & Events, Kara Dry Photography, our wine donors Bella Brooke Winery, Otter Creek Winery, The Wine Sellar, and Ronson’s Gold Star Liquors Inc., and our prize donors Bonnie Castle Resort and Marina. And a very, very special extra thanks to our generous sponsors Northern Regional Center for Independent Living and Taste NY.

View more photos of the event from Kara Dry Photography HERE.

Winner Announcement

We are so pleased to announce that Sarah Treptow has correctly solved the mystery and has won the overnight stay at Bonnie Castle Resort!

Details

Date:: September 30, 2023
Time:: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:: $95 – $125
Event Categories:: Community, Tickets
Website:: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ejva0xeme95b628f&llr=4axeaniab

Organizer

: WPBS
Phone: 315-782-8600

Venue

: Boldt Castle
: 45 James Street
Alexandria Bay, NY 13607 United States + Google Map
: View Venue Website

Miss Scarlet & The Duke Boldt Castle Murder Mystery Event

September 30, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm