| Title | Bringing History to Life: Teen Murder Mystery Programs Inspired by Local Stories Purchase / Wish List |
| Game Code | TRD26ND311186 |
| Start Date | Wednesday July 29, 2026 - 10:00 am |
| End Date | Wednesday July 29, 2026 - 11:00 am |
| Cost | $0 |
| Tickets Available | 100/100 |
| Short Description | Learn how to incorporate local history into exciting teen mystery lock-ins! Develop your own programs using puzzles and clues to create opportunities to explore history in a hands-on environment. |
| Long Description | For the last few summers, teens at the Plaza Branch of the Kansas City Public Library have solved murders and robberies – while learning real historical facts. Using primary resources from the Library’s Missouri Valley Room Archives, these lock-ins allowed teens to immerse themselves in local historical crimes while exploring the ambiance and language of the past. Takeaways of this presentation will include a timeline for planning a historical teen program, examples of puzzles and mysteries, an outline for a teen mystery lock-in, as well as examples of handouts and marketing. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for creating their own historical mysteries, using the resources available in their libraries and communities. |
| Event Type | TRD - Trade Day Events |
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| Rules Edition | |
| Group/Company | Kansas City Public Library |
| Minimum Players | 1 |
| Maximum Players | 100 |
| Age Required | Everyone (6+) |
| Experience Required | None (You've never played before - rules will be taught) |
| Location | JW |
| Room | 202 |
| Table | |
| GM Names | Kelsey Bates |
| Web Address | |
| Email Contact | [email protected] |
| Tournament | 0 |
