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​Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office

Virtual Scavenger Hunt 2021

Everything to know about the PHMC Farm Show Historical Marker Virtual Scavenger Hunt

Welcome to the 105th PA Farm Show - Virtual edition! To celebrate Pennsylvania's diverse agricultural and rural heritage, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) is bringing our traditional Farm Show Historical Marker Scavenger Hunt into the 21st century by blending the fun of a traditional scavenger hunt with mobile technology to create a unique learning experience heritage using the GooseChase.edu APP.

Since we cannot be at Farm Show or if this is your first visit, we hope our GooseChase game highlights the traditional Farm Show experience with the sounds and smells of animals in the Main Hall, exhibits in the Family Living Center and all our favorite treats from the Food Court! On your Farm Show hunt, the answers take a variety of forms – from a simple answer to a posted photograph or drawing.

The fun kicks off this coming Friday, January 8, 2021 and continues until February 5, 2021, so you can play along at your own pace throughout the four weeks.

Here's how to play along:

  • Download the free GooseChase app to your smartphone or other compatible device
  • On or after Friday January 8, 2021, search for "PHMC Farm Show Scavenger Hunt"
  • Join solo or create a team (limited to 1-3 members)
  • Head to the "virtual Farm Show" and start completing the missions!
  • Monitor your progress and that of other participants by following the leaderboard and submissions

Top participants at the end of the four weeks will receive prizes, including a family membership to the PA Heritage Society and other PHMC gifts.

FAQs

How do I use the GooseChase app?
Check out these helpful step-by-step instructions (PDF) courtesy of GooseChase.

What are the different types of "missions" (aka: clues or challenges)?

There are three different mission types depending on your team's level of time commitment:

  1. Educational missions that require basic reading comprehension, spelling, math and map skills s (please note answers are not case sensitive and spell check may try to change your answer!)
  2. Photo upload missions
    1. Photo uploads also include captions so you can provide a description of your photo upload.
    2. Photos may be visible in the submission feed and to all participants.
  3. Creative missions that may be completed by drawing or painting a picture and uploading a photo of the completed work.

Data Privacy

Here are details about using GooseChase with children under the age of 13 in their terms of service and privacy policy. Participants do not need to create an account or provide contact information to play, as outlined in this article. Game Managers can permanently delete the submissions in the game at any time.

Is everything free?

YES! The PHMC is partnering with the GooseChase app to make this Farm Show scavenger hunt totally free and open to anyone to join for any period of time during the six weeks. Your level of commitment is entirely up to you!

Is this kid friendly?
Yes! Most of the missions are possible for children ages 6+ but you may need to help (or join) your children with some aspects of missions such as using an electronic device to navigate missions, upload photos, or help with the creative missions that require drawing or painting.

Can I do the scavenger hunt from home?

Yes, all missions can be completed from home. There are some missions that may require going outdoors but they can also be completed at home.

Do I need to do the missions in the order they appear in the app?

No, you do not need to follow the exact order. Feel free to do reverse order or break it up into chunks to accomplish at your convenience throughout the four week period.

What COVID-19 precautions should I take?

Most of the missions can be completed from home. But if you need to leave your home, do not go out if you or members of your household are self-quarantining or do not feel well. Know the symptoms.

  • Wear a facemask.
  • Stay at least six feet from others. All outdoors missions can be accomplished by maintaining a safe distance.
  • Avoid gathering with people outside of your household. Please make sure that the team you assemble are cohabiting family / friends or a part of your trusted social "pod."
  • Use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol or wash your hands for at least 20 seconds.

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