Victorian Macabre: History Spookeasy

Name: Victorian Macabre: History Spookeasy
Start: 2026-10-24T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-24T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Alexandar Majors House Museum

At Alexandar Majors House Museum, Kansas City, MO

By Wornall/Majors House Museums

For one night only, the Alexander Majors House Museum barn transforms into a Halloween speakeasy. Enjoy the atmosphere, sip a signature themed cocktail, and settle in for history talks from Wornall/Majors Museum staff on two favorite Victorian-era topics: mourning and murder.

This special evening features two separate sessions, each with its own history talk and themed cocktail. Guests will receive two drink tickets. Those with tickets to both sessions are invited to take the Alexander Majors ... view more »

Session One: How to Murder Like a Victorian from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

You may know about Lizzy Borden and H. H. Holmes, but murder in Victorian-era America goes deeper. Join Director of Education Sarah Goebel to learn about some of the period’s less notorious, but no less fascinating, homicides.

Session Two: How to Mourn Like a Victorian from 8:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.

Mourning in the nineteenth century was serious business. From mourning fashion to wreaths made of human hair, Victorians surrounded themselves with reminders of grief. Explore the myths and realities of mourning practices with Executive Director Sarah Bader-King and get a close-up look at select mourning artifacts from the Wornall/Majors collection.

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Admission details

Admission is $25 per session.

Date + time

Session One: How to Murder Like a Victorian from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Session Two: How to Mourn Like a Victorian from 8:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.

Oct 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:15pm (Sat)

Event durations (if noted) are approximate. Please check with the presenting organization or venue to confirm start times and duration.

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Alexandar Majors House Museum

8201 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64114

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A large parking lot is adjacent to the Alexander Majors House.

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Alexandar Majors House Museum

8201 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64114

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