The Great Letterboxing History Hunt
May 3, 2014 – May 18, 2014
Weston Historical Society
The Weston Historical Society has joined with seven other area historical organizations to offer an exciting family adventure called the “Great Letterboxing History Hunt.” The event begins on May 3 and ends on May 18 with a festive family get-together at the Wilton Historical Society from 4-5 p.m. Participation is free.
The event is a collaboration between the Fairfield Museum and History Center, Historical Society of Easton, Ridgefield’s Keeler Tavern Museum, and the historical societies of New Canaan, Norwalk, Weston, Westport and Wilton. Information on the event can be found at the Wilton Historical Society’s website, www.wiltonhistorical.org. Addresses and links for each of the historical organizations, plus downloadable maps and clues, are available online. Maps are also available at each of the historical societies.
Letterboxing, which originated in 1854 on the moors of Dartmoor, England, is an outdoor walking or hiking activity that combines elements of orienteering, stamp art and puzzle-solving in a treasure hunt-style quest.
Each participant carries with them a ‘signature’ stamp, an inkpad and the official Letterboxing History Hunt Map. Starting at any of the historical societies, the object is to follow clues to find a letterbox hidden on the property. Inside the letterbox is a journal and a stamp — like a passport. The participant stamps the location stamp on their official Letterboxing History Hunt Map, and in turn stamps the journal in the letterbox with their signature stamp.
Participants who stamp their official map at all eight locations will be entered into a drawing for a wonderful grand prize. Prizes will be awarded at the Wilton Historical Society get- together on Sunday, May 18. (Do not forget to bring your fully stamped map!) A fun, family event, there will be refreshments and live music with Leigh Richards on acoustic guitar.