The Lackawanna Historical Society’s Valley Quest scavenger hunt is taking a cue from the upcoming “spooky season!” Our 2022 hunt, “Guys, Gals, and Graves” will focus on notable or unique burials in Lackawanna County cemeteries as an interactive way to learn who’s who in local history. The weekend-long hunt will open at 9 am on Saturday, October 22 and close at 1 pm on Sunday, October 23. Participants will explore local cemeteries looking for specific burials; all players or teams will be required to email photos of each site to the Society to receive points toward prizes.
Cemeteries provide a wealth of local history and genealogy information. The regions’ earliest settlers can be identified by tracing dates on gravestones in the region’s oldest cemeteries, like Forest Hills, Scott Valley, or Hickory Grove. Labor and religious leaders, war heroes, politicians, and history makers can be found in Cathedral Cemetery, Dunmore Cemetery, and tucked into small family plots as well.
Join us after the hunt for a closing celebration on Sunday, October 23 at 2 pm at the Society’s headquarters, the Catlin House, 232 Monroe Avenue, Scranton. Enjoy festive refreshments, share your photos and stories, and receive prizes for completing the hunt or creative selfies!
Registration is $50 for a team of four players, or $15 for an individual. Registration closes on October 20; all teams and individuals will receive the link for the clues via email on October 22.