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Fort Collins museum on the hunt for fundraiser |
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Written by Erin Frustaci
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Wednesday, 31 May 2006 |
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Page 1 of 2  The Fort Collins Museum Foundation will have adults scavenging around town on a historical romp.
The first ever History Mystery Challenge on June 9 will raise money for the Museum Foundation’s Endowment fund.
“We knew people were tired of silent auctions so we wanted to try something different,” said Brent Carmack, assistant director of the Fort Collins Museum.
Teams of four to six people 21 or older will be given 90 minutes to search Old Town for answers to 20 clues about historical buildings or figures.
The event kicks off at 6 p.m. with food and refreshments and costs $25 per person.
“You don’t have to be a historian or know much about the history of Fort Collins to participate,” Carmack said. “There are several different ways a person might hone in on a clue.”
Although this one won’t be used at the event, here is an example of the type of riddles to expect:
“Finding this house that looks like a castle for most people should not be a hassle. Over the years many local leaders lived there, but now a different kind of leader they share. You may think this clue has a fishy smell but, the solution to this riddle is easy to tell. A certain saint welcomes you into this building’s gate. What is the number of this fabulous estate?”
Give up? The answer is St. Peter’s Fly Shop at 202 Remington St.
And for those who’s feet get tired and need a rest, there will be opportunities to buy clues. Some of the locations may even lend themselves to quick breaks.
After all the teams regroup, judges will tally the results. The winning team will be recognized at an award ceremony directly following and earns bragging rights.
The event will be rain or shine, so an umbrella in the car might not be a bad idea.
Carmack said the goal is to have 25 teams. The registration deadline is June 2, and Carmack expects to get a rush as it gets closer.
“Frankly though, if people show up, we will squeeze them in,” he said.
Carmack is hoping to draw in new people to the museum through this event.
“This is a fundraiser, but it’s also a friend-raiser,” Carmack said. “It’s a way to expose people who have not darkened the door of the museum before.”
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