To recognize the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, exhibits across our campus are reflecting on our democratic experiment, what it means to be an American, and what future world we want to build together. To explore these collections, we have put together a U.S. at 250 Scavenger Hunt!

This scavenger hunt includes just a few stops around campus and should take no more than an hour to complete in total (unless you get lost in the wonders of the collections!).

To get started, read the clue below and head to the U.S. at 250 exhibit on campus that it describes. At the end of your journey on the U.S. at 250 Scavenger Hunt, you'll meet a friendly squirrel to help guide you in future adventures (while squirrel friends last!).

Clue #1

The nation's founders looked to ancient Greece and Rome when shaping America's government, architecture, and ideals of citizenship. Find the campus museum where artifacts from these classical civilizations -- and other cultures of the ancient Mediterranean and Near East -- bring that history to life. The first piece awaits in the special exhibit featuring George Washington among the ancient world's remains.

At each exhibit, keep an eye out for this QR code design -- it will point you to the next clue.

(Hint: If you ever need help thinking about where the next clue may be, check the exhibits page!)