SALEM WITCH HUNT
& GARDEN PARTY
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021
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In this scavenger hunt you'll be collecting bits of Salem History as you walk through town to a final destination where a shiny celebration (and Inara's Shuttle) awaits!
The garden party will be taking place from 1-3 PM. It should take 30-45 minutes to arrive at the final destination after you start...keep that in mind so you'll have time to enjoy the festivities at the end of the hunt.
Spoiler Alert: Click here if you'd rather skip to the end of the hunt to get the address of the party
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If you get lost or need more hints, call or text:
812-369-8692.
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Clue 1
Near Gulu Gulu find a witch who rides on the moon.
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Use the text on the big star to decipher the clue. (Row:Letter)
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1:1, 3:3, 1:2 1:10
3:3, 4:2: 2:4,4:6
2:5, 2:3
1:2, 2:2
1:2, 2:2, 3:1, 4:5, 2:3, 1:4
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Clue 1 Hint: when you arrive at the next location - you'll be in front of the oldest operating museum in the United States.
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Then scroll down for the next clue.
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Clue 2
Look Up!
The first word on the building behind the anchor tells you the direction to go.
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Keep an eye out for the golden eagle on a place named for the author of the Marble Faun.
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When you get to the golden eagle, scroll down for the next clue.
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Clue 2 Hint: This author's last name is also a kind of tree...and it is often ranked as one of the most haunted hotels in America. In the 70's an episode of Bewitched filmed an episode in one of its elevators.
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Scroll down when you are ready for Clue 3.
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Clue 3
Stand under the eagle and look toward the street.
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Turn to your right and walk until Roger Conant you meet.
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(from the safety of the sidewalk is plenty close)
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Then scroll down...
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Clue 3 Hint: Roger is the founder of Salem and is known as the first Governor of Massachusetts...but he doesn't get around much these days.
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Scroll down when you are ready for Clue 4.
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Clue 4
Go to the gazebo in this common place.
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Select the year Missud died.
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ABOUT THE SALEM WITCH HUNT
Join us on the afternoon of Saturday, September 11th for a fun, walkable treasure hunt through Salem, MA. Along the way, you'll see some cool local spots, get to solve some fun puzzles, and meet interesting Salem residents...past and present. Plan to start between noon and 1:30 PM to have plenty of time to enjoy this event...and the prize for completing the hunt.
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Bookmark this page to see the evite for this event as soon as it is released and to gain access to your first clue - which will be released at (or a smidge before) noon on Saturday, September 11th, 2021.
YOUR PRIZE:
A VERY SHINY GARDEN PARTY!
Your reward for completing the hunt will be a Firefly/Serenity-themed garden party hosted by Salem residents, Tom Stilling and Jason Tedrow. The garden party will run from 1-3 PM so be sure to give yourself plenty of time to solve all the clues and find the secret location.