Prepare for murder on Valentine’s Day

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard

WILLIAMS

Families in Crisis will be holding its fourth “Murder at the Mansion” this Valentine’s Day at Historic Falcon Manor. Tickets are $35 per person with proceeds going to benefit the organization which works to provide shelter, food and clothing to families in need.

Jean Williams, president of the Families in Crisis board, says the performance, put together by George and Charlien McGlothin, is great entertainment for couples looking for something unusual and romantic for Valentine’s Day.

“It’s an evening of fun and Warren County history for all,” Williams said.

Most who attend play a part in the performance. Many characters of local note are portrayed.

According to Falcon Manor’s Web site, the play can turn out to be a bit of a surprise for one lucky, or maybe not so lucky, guest, since the solution to the crime is only revealed at the end of the performance.

“Attend a sumptuous 1897 banquet at Historic Falcon Manor, and assume the character of a Faulkner relative of neighbor or a famous person of the era – and you may turn out to be a murderer,” the Web site says.

Due to limited seating, reservations must be made in advance. Please contact Emmaly Little, executive director of Families in Crisis, at (931) 473-6543, or Jean Williams at (931) 668-7010, ext. 2124.