3rd Annual History Quest

Expect lots of fun as you test your sleuthing skills in this family friendly outdoor history hunt!  On Saturday, September 16, teams will gather at New Bern Battlefield Park to receive their clues to a series of quests.  Hop in your car and follow the clues to find historical places in and around New Bern. In this third year of this event, you’ll find a whole new slate of clues and places to discover.  You’ll be amazed at what you’ll learn about our past! Teams can start any time after 10am but no later than 1pm.

Those who complete all the quests by 4pm will be eligible for both prizes and bragging rights. Put on your Clever hat because there will also be a prize for the best team name.

Gather your teams and join the fun. They can be family, both adults and children; friends and co-workers; or other teams you may belong to. Each team may have up to 6 people, that’s adults or children. They’ll travel in one vehicle. Smart phone use is allowed. In fact, you may use any source for information, smart phone, library, or favorite Aunt.

Registration fee is $25 per carload with a maximum of 6 people per vehicle.  The event starts and ends at New Bern Battlefield Park.