Murder at the Mansion: Whodunit Awaits Guests at DeBary Hall
Posted On: June 24, 2025
The butler is dead. The guests are suspects. And you're invited to solve the case.
Step into a world of Victorian elegance and deadly secrets when DeBary Hall Historic Site partners with Gateway Center for the Arts to present a Historical Mystery Show at 6 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 19. The grand 19th-century estate at 198 Sunrise Blvd. becomes the perfect backdrop for murder most foul.
Picture this: New York socialite Mrs. Astor arrives for what should be a pleasant visit with Anita deBary, only to discover the trusted butler lying lifeless. Was it jealousy? Greed? A secret from the past? As professional actors bring this spine-tingling tale to life around you, you'll become part of the investigation, gathering clues and piecing together the puzzle within the very walls where Florida's elite once gathered.
This immersive theatrical experience blends history and mystery as professional performers bring to life a suspenseful tale inspired by true Florida lore and timeless crime fiction.
Tickets are $22 each. Don't let this mystery go unsolved – call Gateway Center's Box Office at 386-668-5553 or visit www.GatewayCenterForTheArts.org to secure your detective credentials.
DeBary Hall, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is managed by Volusia County’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Division. It’s open six days a week at 198 Sunrise Blvd., DeBary. The site is closed on Mondays. For more information, contact Lisa Perez at 386-668-3840 or lperez@volusia.org.
