History Hunt: Official Rules and Regulations
To ensure a safe, fair, and enjoyable experience for all participants, the following rules and regulations apply to the History Hunt.
1. Eligibility
- Participants must be 18 years of age or older to participate.
- By participating, individuals agree to follow all rules, instructions, and guidelines established by the event organizers and Rose Hill Cemetery.
2. Participation and Conduct
- Participants must complete the History Hunt according to the instructions provided by the event organizers.
- All participants are expected to act respectfully toward other participants, cemetery staff, visitors, and the historic grounds.
- Participants must remain on designated paths and publicly accessible areas.
- Do not disturb graves, monuments, headstones, landscaping, or other cemetery property.
- Climbing on monuments, moving cemetery objects, trespassing in restricted areas, or engaging in disruptive behavior is strictly prohibited.
- Participants must comply with all posted cemetery rules and any instructions provided by event staff.
3. History Hunt Guidelines
- Participants should use the clues and historical information provided to complete the hunt.
- All answers and submissions must be the participant’s own work unless otherwise specified by the organizers.
- Any attempt to tamper with clues, interfere with other participants, or gain an unfair advantage may result in disqualification.
- Event organizers reserve the right to review submissions and determine whether participation requirements have been met.
4. Prizes and Prize Claims
- All prizes must be claimed in person at Rose Hill Cemetery at the conclusion of the History Hunt.
- Participants must be present at the designated prize-claiming location and time to receive their prizes.
- Prizes will not be mailed, delivered, or distributed to another person on behalf of a winner unless expressly approved by the event organizers.
- Participants may be required to provide identification to verify their age and eligibility before claiming a prize.
- Prizes are non-transferable unless otherwise specified by the organizers.
- Any prize not claimed at the conclusion of the History Hunt may be forfeited.
5. Safety and Respect for the Cemetery
- Participants take part in the History Hunt at their own discretion and are responsible for acting safely throughout the event.
- Please be mindful of uneven ground, weather conditions, and other potential hazards.
- The cemetery is a place of remembrance. Participants must maintain appropriate behavior and show respect for families, visitors, and those memorialized on the grounds.
6. Disqualification
- Event organizers reserve the right to disqualify any participant who violates these rules, engages in unsafe or disrespectful conduct, tampers with event materials, or attempts to undermine the fairness of the History Hunt.
7. Event Changes and Final Decisions
- Event organizers reserve the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the History Hunt if circumstances require.
- The decisions of the event organizers regarding eligibility, completed submissions, and prize awards are final.
8. Agreement to Participate
- By participating in the History Hunt, individuals acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to abide by these rules and regulations.
Prizes
See the prizes page for what can be won and what each prize is worth.
History Hunt Registration & Privacy Disclaimer
Rose Hill Cemetery respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when registering for the History Hunt.
Privacy and Use of Information: Information collected through the History Hunt registration process will be used solely for purposes related to participant eligibility, administration of the History Hunt, and communication regarding participation, as applicable. Rose Hill Cemetery will not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.
Date of Birth: Your date of birth is collected solely to verify that you meet the minimum age requirement of 18 years to participate. Dates of birth will be deleted following the conclusion of the History Hunt and completion of any necessary eligibility verification. Your date of birth will not be used for any other purpose.
Leaderboard Permission: By submitting your registration, you authorize Rose Hill Cemetery to publicly display your first name and last initial on the History Hunt leaderboard for purposes of recognizing participant progress and standings. No other personal information will be published on the leaderboard.
By completing and submitting the registration form, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the terms of this disclaimer.
Thank you for participating in the History Hunt and for helping preserve the history, dignity, and integrity of Rose Hill Cemetery. Good luck, and happy hunting!