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An Un-Wise Murder - ACHS True Crime Mystery

  • Anoka County Historical Society 2135 Third Ave N Anoka United States (map)

WHO descended upon the Wise family? WHY were they victims of a murder most foul? WHAT are the daughters hiding from the investigation?

About this Event

A family game of cards around the Wise family kitchen table in Grow was cut short in a moment when gunfire exploded through the porch window on May 27, 1900. The daughters, Eliza and Martha, writing letters in the front parlor, ran to fetch help from the neighbors, while their parents and two brothers lay injured and dying.

WHO descended upon the Wise family?

WHY were they victims of a murder most foul?

WHAT are the daughters hiding from the investigation?

Join us for the first episode of ACHS True Crime Mystery, a digital online fundraiser. Watch as the case unfolds using handwritten notes from the prosecuting attorney, transcripts from the court case, the breaking headlines in local newspapers, as well as treasured love letters from a suspect.

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This fundraiser is a response to the cancellations and postponement of our regular fundraising efforts due to Covid-19. Funds raised will support ACHS meeting our budget goals for 2020.

Earlier Event: September 10
Board Meeting
Later Event: October 1
Ghosts of Anoka VIRTUAL tour