Scavenger Hunt #2

What better way to learn about the history of our wonderful town than to explore our many parks and trails collecting fun facts!

This “fact-finding” mission will have you criss-crossing around town searching for answers to questions that can only be found on our permanently installed information panels. Find the answers to all 7 questions and be entered to win a prize.

Once you have completed the hunt, email your answers to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We invite all participants to show your community spirit by sharing a “selfie” of your adventure!

All entries must be received by July 26 -- good luck!

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Objective: Locate the correct interpretive panel and answer the question provided.

Panel Location: Shipyards Landing (note: there are several panels in this park!)

Find the panel that answers this question:

What did the Stationary Engine of the two-cycle gas engine provide power for?

Panel Location: Near the “Old Bridge” 

Find the panel that answers this question:

In 1869, a new crib-work style bridge was rebuilt, complete with a sign that read what?

Panel Location: King Street Court

Find the panel that answers this question:

What year did the railway line expand from just Middleton to Lunenburg to Halifax and Yarmouth?

Panel Location: Veterans Memorial Bridge

Find the panel that answers this question:

Salmon was harvested from ____ along the estuary, and speared, or _____ at the tailrace of the sawmill dams.

Panel Location: Mariners’ Landing

Find the panel that answers this question:

The Bridgewater Shipping Company Launched the first tern schooner, Edith Dawson, in what year?

Panel Location: Woodland Gardens Duck Pond (note: there are several panels in this park!)

Find the panels (2) that answers these questions:

Who were most of the trees in the park planted by? and What is the natural type of forest that grows in Bridgewater called?