This is an archived event from Culture Days 2021.
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5th Annual Headstone Hunt
In-person
History & heritage Nature & outdoorsDate and time
This activity runs the duration of Culture Days.
Location
Clifford Cemetery, Harriston Cemetery and Palmerston Cemetery
Minto, ON
Directions: Clifford Cemetery is located at the north end of the village of Clifford at the intersection of Grey Road 10 and Highway #9. Harriston Cemetery is located at 134 Jessie Street in Harriston. Palmerston Cemetery is located at 5240 Highway #23 just outside of Palmerston.
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
About
Pick up an entry form from a downtown Harriston business or the Harriston Superior Monuments facebook page. Contestants visit the 3 Minto cemeteries to locate the monuments and answer question on the entry form. All of this year's featured monuments are for veterans in honour of the 76th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Entries are due by October 23, 2021
Links
- Town of Minto events page town.minto.on.ca
- Harriston Superior Monuments Facebook Page facebook.com
Organizer
John McVicar
John McVicar is the manager of the Superior Memorials location in Harriston. He is an avid military history buff. He has organized previous scavenger hunts and been involved in promoting the heritage of Harriston and the surrounding area.