The Peacham Library and the Peacham Historical Association worked together to create a unique summertime activity. “Pandemics of Peacham’s Past” was a scavenger hunt-style quest completed on foot or by car. Each quest stop explored the history of sites in Peacham Village, offering historical links to past outbreaks of diseases in the community.
The Peacham Library and the Peacham Historical Association were inspired by current events to share this very relevant history, in a safe and distanced way appropriate for the times. “Peacham villagers have experienced many diseases over the years, some epidemic, some chronic. We thought it would be interesting for current villagers to learn about both the depth of suffering, and the resilience of people in the past.”, said Johanna Branson, President of the Peacham Historical Association.
The quest was on view July 3 through July 26, 2020. Each site on the Quest had an orange and white flag and a sign containing historical information about the site.
Click here to view the text that was on the sign at each site on the Quest.
The Quest as Presented in July 2020
Map and instructions for the Quest
There are three ways to access these:
1 – The map and instructions are posted below.
2 – Click here for a PDF file which you can download and print.
3 – Printed copies are available on the Peacham Library bulletin board.
Quest Instructions
Peacham Library and the Peacham Historical Association are partnering to bring you a summertime activity, available July 3 through July 26. Enjoy on your own, with a friend, or with your family. Children are very welcome!
Eleven sites have been identified around Peacham Village that mark the town’s history fighting off diseases and epidemics. To visit them, you’ll need the map below. The Quest is designed to be an outdoor, walkable event. Please visit the sites with your family or use a mask to walk it with a friend. You may also use a car and then walk a short distance to the sites. The signs with historical information are marked with orange orienteering flags. Please be respectful of the landowners who are granting you permission to walk on their property.
Solve the Quest, Win a Prize!
If you would like to receive a prize for your completion of the Quest, please copy down the highlighted single letter from each historical sign. Unscramble them and use the form on the Quest Instructions PDF to write down the mystery phrase. You may submit your results to the library in person or via email (peachamlibrary@gmail.com), submit your answer with this online form or drop off your answer at the Peacham Café during business hours. Make sure that you include your name and contact information with your answer. All who complete the Quest will be entitled to a small prize from the Peacham Café. Just give the Peacham Café your name, which will be at the counter on a list. All completed forms will also be entered into a drawing for three larger prizes from the Peacham Café.
Quest Map
