Putnam County Government: Putnam County History Hunt

Press release from the Putnam County Government:

July 26, 2021

The Putnam History Museum invites you to take part in a History Hunt throughout Putnam County this August. This month-long, family friendly event introduces participants to an array of local history stories and topics by providing clues that lead to historical sites, buildings, or markers throughout the county.

How to play:

• Register online and receive your History Hunt clue packet via email (or pick one up at the museum beginning August 1st).*
• Visit at least 10 locations, including the Putnam History Museum.
• Take a picture in front of each site that you visit.
• Submit your photos by 4:00 pm on August 31st, 2021. Photos may be brought to the museum or emailed to director@putnamhistorymuseum.org.

Upon completion, participants will be entered into a random drawing to win the grand prize, which will be awarded on September 1st, 2021. Children 18 and under will receive a participation prize.

If you have any questions or need help with the clues, call the museum at (845) 265-4010, or email info@putnamhistorymuseum.org

*After purchasing a free registration ticket, all participants will receive a History Hunt clue packet via email (beginning August 1st). Packets may also be picked up from the museum Wednesday through Sunday from 12-4 pm.

This press release was produced by the Putnam County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.