Bringing History to Life: Teen Murder Mystery Programs Inspired by Local Stories
Wed 10:00 AM - Wed 11:00 AM: 100 tickets, $0 each (Official Listing)

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.

Details

Timing:
Wed 10:00 AM - Wed 11:00 AM
Location:
JW / Room 202
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 Website:
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Organizing Group:
GM Names:
Kelsey Bates kelseybates@kclibrary.org
Game System:
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Rules Edition:
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# Players:
1 - 100 players
Age Required:
Everyone (6+)
Experience Required:
None (You've never played before - rules will be taught)
Materials Provided?:
No
Tournament?:
No

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    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    100 tickets available