GRANTHAM — With Grantham’s 250th anniversary here, all are welcome to help celebrate by participating in the Great Grantham Scavenger Hunt, going on now until July 4.
In honor of this occasion, the Conservation Commission and Historical Society have collected a series of approximately 50 different historic, iconic, or unique locations spread throughout the town of Grantham.
The objective is to visit as many of them as possible between now and Old Home Day on July 4, and to take a picture of each location to prove that the participant has been there. Those taking part can go alone or with family, take friends, or form a team, but all are welcome get involved and see how many pictures they can take.
Some of these locations are easy to find. Some are difficult. Some are right near downtown, and a handful requires a bit of hiking. The organizers’ goal is to “get everyone out and exploring some of the little unique nooks and crannies of Grantham that you may have driven or walked by before, without really noticing them, and to learn more about Grantham’s rich history,” according to a newsletter.
The first 100 people to complete the hunt (or collect photos of at least 30 of the 50 listed locations) will win a prize: A 1-inch enamel pin of the Grantham Town Seal.
Anyone with questions can email [email protected], or email scavenger hunt director Rich Kaszeta at [email protected]. To get links to the full list of Scavenger Hunt Rules and Locations, visit www.granthamscavengerhunt.com. The scavenger hunt is presented by the Grantham Conservation Commission and the Grantham Historical Society.
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