Idealist, philanthropist, man of science, Dr. Henry Jekyll
was all that and more. His lifetime was spent in service
to society and culminated in the good doctor's greatest,
and some would say tragic, experiment. Dr. Henry Jekyll
was always fascinated by man's two separate natures: good
and evil. Using himself as a test subject, he performed
bizarre experiments, attempting to control humanity's darker
side. Unfortunately, he was seduced by his own malignant
nature and on many occasions transformed into a diabolical
mad man whom he later named Hyde.
In 1931, Dr. Jekyll fled London and traveled to New York
City, a city filled with outcasts and wanderers.
Continuing his research in the hope of finding a way to
rid himself of Hyde, Jekyll formed a close circle of advisors
and allies and together they founded the Jekyll & Hyde
Club. It soon became a social meeting place for explorers,
philosophers, biologists, and other daring men and women
whose exploits into science and adventure we deemed too
unorthodox by their colleagues in accepted society. Nevertheless,
these visionaries shared a common goal, to understand the
darker nature within us all.
Jekyll and his compatriots have filled the club with artifacts
and trophies from their numerous amazing adventures. Their
histories are summarized on plaques throughout the club.
Come visit his very entertaining compatriots strolling in
and about the club such as Dr. Sawyer Bones, Ivanta Hacketoff,
Colonel Cary Clark, Major Michael magoo, Phillip Andrew
Edward Carrington IV, Professor Pricilla Prank, Tippy Toppingsworth,
or Ariel Boatsman.
Or witness the bizarre and eccentric characters that spring
to life to interact with club visitors. These characters
include insecure and somewhat bumbling Zeus; Sidney Femur
and Marty Patella as the "Funny Bones" the original
vaudeville act at the club back in 1931; Tobias Bloodworth,
a friendly werewolf who gets everyone howling along; Sphinx,
one of the grooviest of all the characters, brought to the
club directly from Egypt by one of the club's explorers;
and Fang, a gargoyle from Transylvania and a guardian of
the Nether World. These main characters are complimented
by a host of other interesting and "of course"
deceased characters that come to life at the most unpredictable
times.
The modern day Jekyll & Hyde Club is now open to the
public. If you are not faint of heart, come mingle with
our cast of characters and enjoy a brave new food and entertainment
adventure awaiting your arrival.
wanderers.
Continuing his research in the hope of finding a way to
rid himself of Hyde, Jekyll formed a close circle of advisors
and allies and together they founded the Jekyll & Hyde
Club. It soon became a social meeting place for explorers,
philosophers, biologists, and other daring men and women
whose exploits into science and adventure we deemed too
unorthodox by their colleagues in accepted society. Nevertheless,
these visionaries shared a common goal, to understand the
darker nature within us all.