From Brooklyn To Montauk, LI's Summerlong History Hunt Returns With 'Special Twist,' Cash Prizes

"This year's expanded event will run from May 23 through September 30. It will feature 26 museums, landmarks, monuments, colonial taverns, parks, and historic homes, all connected to Long Island's role in the American Revolution. Participants can register online, travel from site to site, snap selfies at designated locations, and upload them to complete challenges."

""This year's 'hunt' has a special twist, turning the American Revolution into an epic adventure, where participants can visit sites from Brooklyn all the way out to Montauk, to see where history was made," Supervisor Joseph Saladino said."

"There will be three prize levels, and for those who complete a challenge at one or more sites, they are automatically eligible to win a prize. For folks who complete a challenge at 10 or more locations, they have a chance to win a $250 cash prize. For the history buffs who complete all 26 selfie challenges, they will earn the title 'revolutionary Trailblazer,' and be entered into the drawing for the grand prize of $1,776, merch, and invited to a special ceremony this fall."

"Participants can register online and then begin the hunt by visiting a designated museum, landmark, monument, historic home, park, colonial tavern, and more, and then take a selfie and upload it for a chance to win a prize."

The Long Island History Hunt runs from May 23 through September 30 and connects 26 museums, landmarks, monuments, colonial taverns, parks, and historic homes across Long Island. The sites highlight Long Island’s role in the American Revolution, from Brooklyn to Montauk. Participants register online, travel from location to location, take selfies at designated spots, and upload them to complete challenges. Three prize levels are available, with automatic eligibility for completing at least one challenge. Completing challenges at 10 or more locations offers a chance to win $250. Completing all 26 selfie challenges earns the title “revolutionary Trailblazer” and enters participants for a grand prize of $1,776, merch, and an invitation to a fall ceremony.

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