Press Release
June 18, 2024
Contact: Sue Teska
Hunter’s Home, Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 918-456-2751
huntershome@history.ok.gov
www.okhistory.org/huntershome
Hunter’s Home to Host Scavenger Hunt
PARK HILL, Okla. — On Saturday, June 29, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Hunter’s Home in Park Hill will host a scavenger hunt encouraging children to learn about items from the 19th century. The scavenger hunt will include items found inside the historic home and on the grounds of the rural property. Bring the family and a keen eye to spot things like a coffee grinder, knitting needles and the location of little Farmer Dave! The activities are perfect for children ages 6 to 12, and prizes will be given to those who complete the scavenger hunt.
Visitors can also experience living history interpreters demonstrating 19th-century trades, daily chores, cooking, gardening, and crafts at the historic home. This event is free with regular admission fees.
For more information, call 918-456-2751. Hunter’s Home is located at 19479 E. Murrell Home Rd. in Park Hill. It is Oklahoma’s only remaining pre-Civil War plantation home. Visit www.okhistory.org/huntershome to view admission prices.
Hunter’s Home is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit www.okhistory.org.
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Editor’s Note: Photos of Hunter’s Home are available upon request.
