Waco 175th Anniversary Scavenger Hunt: Your Hunt, Your History

Join Waco History on a family-friendly scavenger hunt! You’ll learn more about the founding and how Waco grew in its early years.

On March 1, 1849, the community of Waco was founded. In the 175 years since, the city has grown and developed through times of plenty and hardship.

Join Waco History on September 7th for a family-friendly scavenger hunt to trace Waco’s early years. Starting from the Waco Farmer’s Market at 500 Washington Ave anytime between 8:30 am and 10 a.m., individuals or teams will travel around Waco to learn about the city’s early history.

Download the free Waco History app to decipher each clue, follow the information to the historical locations, and complete interactive missions as you explore Waco’s founding in chronological order. To play, you’ll be asked to answer prompts via QR codes and upload pictures to the social media platform of your choice—either Facebook or Instagram—using the hashtag #WacoHistory175.

At the end, three lucky teams will win prizes from local businesses for most points, most creative, and most historical insight. We’ll also be giving door prizes out throughout the event.