The Four C Notes
Thursday, May 9th
10:45 AM Lunch Matinee
The Four C Notes
September 25, 2024
Cost: $56 per person
The Four C Notes was created by John Michael Coppola, best known for his appearance in Chicago's long running Production of the Broadway smash hit, Jersey Boys. The Four C Notes are the Midwest's ONLY tribute band dedicated to recreating the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons!
Lunch Entree: Pasta Trio - Manicotti with cheese, fettucini alfredo, and spaghetti with meatballs.
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The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year - A Murder Mystery
Tuesday, November 26th
11:15 AM Lunch Matinee
The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year - A Murder Mystery
November 26, 2024 - SOLD OUT
Email groupsales@jacobhenrymansion.com to be added to our waitlist.
Cost: $60 per person
Silver bells are ringing at this seasonal standup performance, but the jolly jokester gets upstaged by an event far worse than bad holiday comedy: a murder! Now, it is up to the audience to find the Scrooge who caused the crime. Wear your most festive attire as you seek to solve this Christmas crime!
Lunch Entree: Jake's cordon bleu - boneless breast of chicken served open with ham, cheese, and bearnaise sauce - served with wild rice and steamed broccoli
Itinerary:
11:15 AM Group Arrival
11:30 AM Lunch Served/Mystery begins
1:00 PM Self-guided tour of the Jacob Henry Mansion
1:30 PM Departure. Thank you for sharing your day with us!
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Christmas on State Street
Thursday, December 5th
10:30 AM Lunch Matinee
Christmas on State Street
December 5, 2024
Cost: $50
For decades, Christmas in Chicago meant a trip to State Street to see the incredible Christmas displays in the department stores. Photographs, ads, and other memorabilia illustrate many beloved traditions like the animated window displays and the Christmas parade, told by historian Leslie Goddard.
Lunch Entree: Traditional pot roast served with mashed potatoes and gravy
Itinerary:
10:30 AM Self Guided tour of The Jacob Henry Mansion
11:00 AM Guest Arrival at The Gathering Room
11:30 PM Luncheon is Served
1:00 PM Christmas on State Street-By Historian Leslie Goddard PHD
2:00 PM Self Guided Tour of The Old Central Church
2:30 PM Departure. Thank you for sharing your day with us!
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Midnight at the Masquerade - A Murder Mystery
Thursday, March 6th
11:15 AM Lunch Matinee
Midnight at the Masquerade - A Murder Mystery
Thursday, March 6th, 2025
price: $60 per guest
Attend the Billionaires' Club Annual Masquerade Ball, and reveal the partygoer who killer their unsuspecting victim. With a mystery under eachfeathery facade, unmasking the killer may be quite a challenge. Come be a part of this exclusive gala!
Lunch Entree: Jake's Cordon Bleu: Grilled chicken breast served open with ham, cheese, and bearnaise sauce, complimented with chef's choice starch and vegetable
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A Dance with Death - A Murder Mystery
Wednesday, May 7th
11:15 AM Lunch Matinee
A Dance with Death - A Murder Mystery
Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
Price: $60 per guest
This 1950's sock hop is a doo wop disaster! When a death on the dance floor makes this fun night a disaster, it is up to you to get this dance back on track. Gather clues about the crime to reveal the punk that made this hop go to nowheresville.
Lunch Entree: Jake's Chicken Cordon Bleu: Grilled chicken breast served open with ham, cheese, and bearnaise sauce, with a side of chef's choice starch and vegetable
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Remembering Marshall Fields
Wednesday, November 19th
10:30 AM Lunch Matinee
Remembering Marshall Fields at Christmas Time
November 19, 2025
December 11, 2025
December 12, 2026
Email groupsales@jacobhenrymansion.com for reservations.
Cost: $52 per person
For many Chicagoans, no Christmas season is complete without a visit to Marshall Fields, the city’s grand dame of department stores. This illustrative presentation by Leslie Goddard traces the store’s beloved holiday traditions, including the Walnut Room Christmas tree, holiday window displays, and Christmas catalog.
Lunch Entree: Option 1: Chicken pot pie with warm apple and pear salad; Option 2: Meatloaf with mashed potatoes, gravy, and a steamed vegetable
Itinerary:
10:30 AM Self-Guided Tour of The Jacob Henry Mansion
11:10 AM Guest Arrival
11:30 PM Luncheon is Served
1:00 PM Remembering Marshall Fields at Christmas- By Leslie Goddard PHD
2:00 PM Self Guided Tour of The Old Central Church
2:30 PM Departure
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Christmas Carolers
Wednesday, December 3rd
10:30 AM Lunch Matinee
A Victorian Christmas Caroling Party
December 3, 2025
Cost: $50 per person
The Caroling Party, Chicago's largest and best caroling group, is celebrating its 38th season this December. Join them as they welcome in the Christmas season with their book of over 100 festive musical arrangements. Come for the music, and stay for the sweets and snacks for sale from local businesses.
Lunch Entree: Holiday chicken - orange cranberry chicken - served with wild rice and steamed vegetables
Itinerary:
10:30 AM Self Guided Tour of The Jacob Henry Mansion
11:00 AM Arrival next door
11:30 AM Lunch Served and Caroling to begin
1:30 PM Sweet and Treat Shops open
2:00 PM Departure. Thank you for sharing your day with us!
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Audrey Hepburn Portrayal
Thursday, February 12th
11:00 AM Lunch Matinee
Audrey Hepburn
A portrayal by historian, Leslie Goddard
February 12th and 26th
March 4th and 10th
May 27th
July 16th
August 12th
September 22nd
October 21st
November 3rd
It is 1988, and Audrey Hepburn has returned home after visiting Ethiopia for UNICEF. As she ponders whether to take on more work as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, she shares stories about her childhood during World War II, her remarkable success in Hollywood in films such as Roman Holiday and Breakfast at Tiffany’s and her lifelong efforts to find real love.
$52 per person
Luncheon includes: fresh tossed garden salad, warm rolls, tuscany chicken (italian herb chicken breast sauteed with garlic, red pepper, spinach in a white cream sauce). Also includes dessert and coffee. Option to upgrade your dessert to chocolate cake for $6.00 per person.
10:30 AM: Self guided tour of the Jacob Henry Mansion
11:00 AM: Dining room open
11:30 AM: lunch is served
1:00 PM: Living history portrayal of Audrey Hepburn
2:00 PM: Departure - thank you!
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Lucille Ball Portrayal
Tuesday, March 3rd
10:30 AM Lunch Matinee
Lucille Ball Portrayal - Multiple Dates
March 3, 2026
July 21, 2026
To be added to our waitlist, please email groupsales@jacobhenrymansion.com.
Price: $52 per guest
In the 1950's, actress and comedienne Lucille Ball captured the hearts of television viewers across the nation, while her production company brought new innovations off screen. You won't want to miss this portrayal by hisorian Leslie Goddard.
Lunch Entree: Chicken Apricot - Seasoned breast of chicken dressed with a delicate apricot sauce served on a bed of wild rice and chefs choice vegetable.
Itinerary:
10:30 AM Self Guided Tour of The Jacob Henry Mansion
11:00 AM Guest Arrival at The Gathering Room
11:30 AM Luncheon is Served
1:00 PM Living History Portrayal of Lucille Ball
2:00 PM Self-Guided tour of The Old Central Church
2:30 PM Departure. Thank you for sharing your day with us!
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Death of a Gangster - A Murder Mystery
Thursday, March 19th
11:15 AM Lunch Matinee
Death of a Gangster - A Murder Mystery
March 19, 2026
April 22, 2026
Price: $65 per person
Join the Dunn family for the mafia wedding of the century! Don your best 1920's wedding attire for the Don and his goons. This show will have you in stitches... especially if you're a snitch!
Lunch Entree: March 19th: Stuffed chicken breast. Boneless chicken breast stuffed with homemade apple celery stuffing. Served with potato and steamed vegetable.
Lunch Entree: April 22nd: Jake's cordon bleu - boneless breast of chicken served open with ham, cheese, and bearnaise sauce - served with wild rice and steamed broccoli
Itinerary:
11:15 AM Group Arrival
11:30 AM Lunch Served/Mystery begins
1:30 PM Self-guided tour of the Jacob Henry Mansion
2:00 PM Departure. Thank you for sharing your day with us!
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