NH Historical Society Launches 603 History Hunt Scavenger Hunt

A month-long statewide scavenger hunt celebrating America’s 250th birthday invites residents to explore Revolutionary-era sites across the state using a mobile app.

The 603 History Hunt, created by the New Hampshire Historical Society, runs throughout July 2026. Participants use the free 603 History Hunt app, available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, to follow map pins, answer trivia, film videos, and snap photographs.

The program is free and open to the general public. Players must be 13 years of age or older, though younger children can participate alongside an adult.

NH Historical Society Launches 603 History Hunt Scavenger Hunt

Prizes and Benchmarks

Points are attached to dozens of challenges located throughout the state or playable from anywhere. Participants who reach specific point benchmarks earn physical awards:

500 points: 603 History Hunt keychain
2,500 points: 603 History Hunt beach towel

Competitive prizes reward top-scoring players at various stages of the event. The Yankee Doodle prize awards four sailing tickets in Portsmouth Harbor with the Gundalow Company for the highest score by 11:59 p.m. on July 4. The Red, White, and Blue prize grants two tickets to Canobie Lake Park in Salem for the leader at 11:59 p.m. on July 15.

When the hunt ends on July 31, top performers claim further awards. The Battle of Bennington prize offers a two-night mid-week stay in a three-bedroom Town Square condo at Waterville Valley Resort for the highest overall scorer.

Fort William and Mary provides a family pass to Strawbery Banke plus two tickets to either Ghosts on the Banke or Candlelight Stroll for the player with the second highest number of points. The Pine Tree Riot prize gives two tickets on the Mount Washington Cog Railway to the player with the third highest number of points.

Attend the Ice Cream Social and Follow Safety Rules

An ice cream social will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the New Hampshire Historical Society at 30 Park Street in Concord, where competitive prizes will be handed out. Participation prizes remain available for pickup at the Society from Tuesday through Saturday between 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. through August 29, 2026, as the organization does not mail them.

Organizers emphasize safety guidelines: participants must not break laws, trespass on private property, or upload past media from earlier visits. The New Hampshire Historical Society retains final determination on any scoring disputes.