Jun 15, 2026
“quite to the heart of the matter” [MUSG]
We head to the Gateway City to preview the "Holmes in the
Heartland" conference, coming up on July 24–26 in St. Louis.
Organizers Rob Nunn, BSI ("Elementary") and Heather Hinson share
the inside scoop on what attendees can expect from this third
triennial gathering.
Hosted by The Parallel Case of St. Louis — a BSI scion founded
in 1988 — this year's event centers around the eerie theme of
"Sherlock Haunts." The planning committee’s lineup of eight
speakers includes our own Scott Monty, as well as a dealers' room
of Sherlockian treasures from new vendors, and some special
events.
You’ll hear Rob and Heather discuss some of the weekend's
highlights, including a nearby screening of The Private Life of
Sherlock Holmes. There’s excitement, too, around their new
venue: The Cheshire, a British-themed boutique inn with Tudor
architecture, country manor decor, and rooms dedicated to legendary
British authors.
There’s also a raffle for a stay in the hotel's exclusive
Sherlock Holmes Suite. When we recorded, the conference was
practically sold out, with 80 attendees expecting a memorable
weekend.
Our “Learned Societies” segment kicks off
with Sherlockian society activities coming up in the first half of
August. Then, it’s a new edition of “Examining the
Pictures,” with the film critic, journalist, and author
Christian Monggaard, BSI, as he reviews a cult classic. Finally,
the Canonical Couplet quiz will test your Sherlock Holmes
knowledge, with something from the IHOSE vaults for the winner.
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Links
- Holmes in the Heartland
- The Cheshire Inn
- I Bet You're Wondering How I Got Here by Heather Hinson
- The Asylum's "Sherlock Holmes" Is Unique
- Other episodes mentioned on the show:
- I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere / Trifles Merch Store
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