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Oneida County Historical Selfie Scavenger Hunt

July 22, 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Summer interns Matt & Jolene in South UticaThe Oneida County History Center has announced their second historical selfie scavenger hunt.

Choose an Oneida County or Utica-based hunt and follow the clue sheet to historical sites, buildings, and markers around the greater Mohawk Valley. Take a selfie at each location on either a camera or smartphone after learning about the location’s history. Post your photos and tag the history center on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter to share your adventure.

Upon completion, bring evidence of your journey to the Oneida County History Center located at 1608 Genesee Street, Utica. The first five individuals to complete a hunt will receive a history center membership & a gift. All entries will be be entered to win the grand prize gift basket, plus children 18 and under will receive a participation prize. All entries must be submitted in person at the history center by August 31, 2018 at 4 pm.

Clue sheets will be available at the history center or online starting August 1st. This program is free and open to all ages.

For more information, contact the center at (315) 735-3642 or visit the OCHC website.

Photo of OCHC Summer interns Matt & Jolene in South Utica provided.

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Filed Under: Events, History Tagged With: Oneida County, Oneida County History Center, Utica

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