History Mystery Tour

A bi-weekly Benton County history hunt from the Benton County Historical Society and Museum.

Every two weeks, BCHS posts a mystery spot somewhere in Benton County. Look at the photo, read the clue, and submit your guess. Correct answers will be entered into a prize drawing.

Current Mystery Photo

Coming Soon

The first History Mystery Tour photo will be posted here soon. Stay tuned!

Current Clue

Somewhere in Benton County, this place has a story.

Clue: I have watched travelers, neighbors, and stories pass by for generations. My details are easy to miss unless you slow down and look up.

Deadline: Submit by the listed deadline
Reveal: Answer posted after each two-week round
Prize: BCHS gift shop item or local gift card

Submit Your Guess Print This Clue Sheet

Submit Your Guess

How to Play

Look closely at the mystery photo.
Read the bi-weekly clue.
Submit your best guess.
Correct answers enter the prize drawing.

Hunt Rules

One entry per person.
No trespassing on private property.
Use public areas, local knowledge, or research.
Winner may be announced online with permission.

Past Hunts

Previous Mystery
Answer revealed after contest.

Winner
Winner announced here.

History Story
Read the history story.

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202 2nd Avenue South
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

Phone: 320-253-9614