Get Lit: The Great American Heist

Name: Get Lit: The Great American Heist
Start: 2026-07-08T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-07-08T19:30:00-05:00
Location: American Writers Museum

Date & Time

Wed Jul 08 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

American Writers Museum | Chicago, IL

Details

We're celebrating the signing of the Declaration of Independence... with a mystery to solve!
About this Event

Join your fellow investigators for a mystery 250 years in the making! A special artifact from the museum's pop-up Declarations exhibit has been stolen and its up to you to find it. Work solo or team up with fellow sleuths to decipher clues, interrogate your fellow Americans, and piece together the truth behind this crime of patriotic passion.

While you invesigate, enjoy beer, wine, and the night’s specialty cocktail, The Amendment, a whiskey and brandy based drink that will have you waving Old Glory! Non-alcoholic version are also available.

The night will kick off promptly at 5:00pm with a reading of Declaration of Independence as part of . As people in communities across America share in a reading of the Declaration of Independence.

Costumes are encouraged! Think powdered wigs, waistcoats, breeches, or your boldest red, white, and blue look. Grab your friends, make your declaration, and join us for a night of literary mischief!

This is 21+ event. Attendees must show a valid photo ID at the door to enter.

Get Lit is your way to enjoy evenings in the Loop. Meet friends and fellow book nerds for an early evening treat. Each month, the AWM serves drinks, games, special experiences, and fun activities to get you lit! Funds raised at this event go towards the AWM’s Write In Youth Education Program, which serves middle and high school students from under-resourced schools. .

A limited number of discounted tickets have been made available for teachers and school librarians. To claim your discount, use the code provided in the AWM education newsletter. You can for regular updates. If you are an educator and have questions, please email our Education Team at [email protected].

Buy your tickets today! A limited number of tickets are available at the door. AWM members, use the access code emailed to you to reveal the member ticket price. Tickets include admission to the museum and drink tickets for two complimentary beverages. Additional drink tickets are available for purchase. Guests must be 21+ to attend Get Lit and show a valid ID at the door.