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    The State Museum Hosts “Hidden Treasures” Scavenger Hunt

    October 21, 2014
    The State Museum Hosts “Hidden Treasures” Scavenger Hunt

    ​News for Immediate Release

    Oct. 21, 2014

    Harrisburg - The State Museum of Pennsylvania and the Friends of the State Museum will host a modern-day treasure hunt for adults, allowing them to see museum pieces rarely on display. The event is 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21.

    The ticketed event is held in conjunction with Harrisburg’s “Third in the Burg.” The partnership of galleries and businesses celebrates local artists and their work on the third Friday of each month.

    “This is our third annual ‘Hidden Treasures’ event and each year, we showcase items never seen before,” said Jonathan Edmunds, president of the Friends group. “The State Museum is a treasure trove of history with a uniquely Pennsylvanian perspective. This scavenger hunt through our galleries allows visitors to explore some surprising and provocative artifacts that have defined our commonwealth over centuries.”

    The event includes a reception with beer, wine, heavy hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. Cost is $30 per ticket or $55 per couple. To purchase tickets online, visit www.shoppaheritage.com and click on “Hidden Treasures 3.” Tickets will be available at the door but pre-registrations are strongly encouraged and will close on Nov. 18.

    Additional information is also available at 717-787-2407.

    The State Museum of Pennsylvania, adjacent to the State Capitol in Harrisburg, is one of 25 historic sites and museums administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission as part of the Pennsylvania Trails of History®.

    The museum offers expansive collections interpreting Pennsylvania’s fascinating heritage. With exhibits examining the dawn of geologic time, the Native American experience, the colonial and revolutionary era, a pivotal Civil War battleground, and the commonwealth's vast industrial age, the museum demonstrates that Pennsylvania's story is America’s story.

    The Friends of The State Museum, composed of members of the community, provides educational activities, services and programs for the development and promotion of The State Museum.

    For more information about the museum, visit www.statemuseumpa.org.

    Media contact:  Howard Pollman, 717-705-8639

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