The Wellington Historical Society’s community scavenger hunt returns this year, packaging local history lessons into a family-friendly community event.
Participants will collect photos of Wellington landmarks by solving the clues leading to each one. Within each clue is information about the people, places and events of Wellington’s past. Complete the hunt and earn tickets for prize drawings at the event finale. It takes place at the Wellington Promenade on Lake Wellington at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25. Join other participants for refreshments and a chance at prizes donated by area businesses.
“Our scavenger hunt is a great way to learn about and share some highlights of Wellington’s history,” said Sue Bierer, president of the Wellington Historical Society. “It was held for the first time in 2021 in celebration of Wellington’s 25th anniversary as a municipality, and everyone had a great time, whether they were longtime residents, newcomers or kids.”
The scavenger hunt is self-paced. Registration opens on Jan. 16. The clues and rules will be emailed to participants upon receiving their registration. Register early and begin solving the clues and taking selfies at the locations indicated by the clues. Participants who share their photos on social media and tag the Wellington Historical Society will earn additional tickets to use in the prize drawings.
This year, students in middle and high school history and civics classes will have an opportunity to participate without charge and earn extra credit from their teachers. Ask your teacher if your history or civics class is participating in the Wellington Historical Society’s Photo Scavenger Hunt.
For all others, the cost is $25. Play as an individual or build a team of up to five. Everyone must be registered by 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24. Sponsorship opportunities also are available. Learn more and register at www.wellingtonhistoricalsociety.org.
To be eligible for the prize drawings, turn in your completed scavenger hunt answer sheet between 2 and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Wellington Promenade, located on Lake Wellington behind the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). You’ll receive tickets to place into the receptacles for the prize drawings of your choice, and light refreshments will be served. Drawings will begin at 4 p.m. For more information, contact Sue Bierer at (561) 758-8739.
