How to Participate:

• HISTORICAL CEMETERY HUNT (October – November): Find the gravesites of historical people. Explore cemeteries and learn about the people who lived here. You an optionally snap a picture and post it on Instagram with the hashtag #hvhistoryhuntto show up in the History Hunt Hashtag gallery.
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• MAP HUNT (August – September): Use the map to find historical buildings and locations. ​Once you find them, snap a photo, with or without you in the picture, and post it on Instagram with the hashtag #hvhistoryhunt. Get creative! Take a selfie, dress like an explorer, make it fun!
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• Q & A HUNT (August – September) : Answer a series of questions. ​Go to the website mentioned in a clue​, watch a short video, or search the internet!
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How to Win:

• • • Complete 5 map clues and receive a History Alliance Certificate of Excellent Detection and 1 raffle entry
    • Complete the 5 question Q&A and receive a History Alliance Certificate of Excellent Detection and 1 raffle entry
    • Complete both the 5 map clues and 5 Q&A questions and receive a History Alliance Certificate of Excellent Detection and 2 raffle entries

Winners will be announced monthly, awarded with certificates, and entered into a raffle. See the​ ​Prize Page for details .
If the answers you provide do not qualify you for a Certificate of Excellent Detection, don’t despair. You’ll have another opportunity to explore Hudson Valley history when we email additional clues to inform your journey.

We appreciate your interest in learning about Hudson Valley history.