Cotton King's Demise: An 1890s Murder Mystery
October 10, 2025
Two day event, October 10 and 11; each day the event will run from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
A party with a side of murder. Join Historic Waco at this year’s murder mystery event, The Cotton King’s Demise.*
General Thomas Harrison was murdered during a summer soirée he was hosting at his home in Waco, Texas. The suspects include his own family, local business owners he was feuding with, his own employees, and former soldiers. Each person has a reason to be angry with Harrison, but who would want to murder him? This is the question we need your help answering. Come dressed in your best 1890s attire to the Pape Gardens Event Center on October 10th and 11th to help us solve this murder mystery.
*This event is loosely based on historical facts.
*Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided.
Cotton King's Demise: An 1890s Murder Mystery
Admission
$30