The Farragut Museum has produced two scavenger hunts for kids to learn local history. The first one, titled “If the Trees Could Talk,” takes families throughout the Town of Farragut to find eight historically-significant spots, each marked by a tree. The tree narrates the importance of the location and describes the historical event that happened there.
The second is the “Find Admiral Farragut” passport, a scavenger hunt inside the Farragut Museum. Kids search for artifacts marked by small Admiral Farragut icons using detailed clues. A prize is offered upon completion of the passport.
“These scavenger hunts are a way to engage children. Hopefully, it will make history more fun and more hands-on. Farragut has a lot of history to be proud of, and we want to share it with everyone,” said Kristi Vining, Historic Resources Coordinator for the Town of Farragut.
Both scavenger hunts are available at the Farragut Museum. “If the Trees Could Talk” can also be picked up at the Farragut Community Center and the Campbell Station Inn.
Planning a field trip? School groups are welcome at the Farragut Museum! Schedule a tour that will include the Museum, Admiral Farragut Plaza, a Civil War Trail marker and the BlueCross Healthy Place Playground at Town Hall by contacting Kristi Vining at museum@townoffarragut.org or 865-966-7057.
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Kristi Vining
Historic Resources Coordinator
TOWN OF FARRAGUT | 11408 Municipal Center Drive, Farragut, TN 37934
townoffarragut.org | Main: 865.966.7057 | Direct: 865.218.3377
