Get the map... Follow the clues... Claim the treasure! 
  Colossus Enterprise LLC is pleased to present the Hunt for History, their newest event aimed at promoting local historical awareness while financially benefiting charities, non-profits, and other self-funded civic entities in your community. Enter, register and  acquire a map here or at any participating local civic organization location and compete against other hunters to solve the puzzles, locate the clues and be the first to claim the treasure. With event entry fees benefiting the local civic groups that collect them, significant financial strides can be made in each group with even larger scale results within the scope of the community and eventually, an entire region. 
   If you're interested in participating in a Hunt for History, whether in the capacity of a hunter, distributor, advertiser, or would like to see what the Hunt can do to improve your community, you're in the right place. Feel free to use the "Contact Us" link near the top of each page should you have any questions that just aren't answered here to your satisfaction. Thanks for joining us, and happy hunting!

Salem High School SADD receives Washington
County, IN Hunt for History treasure; Hunt continues

            Current Salem High School SADD Chapter President Jessica Thompson accepts eight ounces of gold donated by Colossus Enterprise Owner Bart Kay at the Washington County Courthouse in southern Indiana. The gold has a current value of approximately $7,600 and was the much sought after treasure in Colossus Enterprise’s Hunt for History in Washington County. With the one year Hunt deadline having expired this past July 4, Kay donated the still undiscovered gold to the charity or non-profit group that distributed the most treasure maps, as promised. Others pictured from left to right are: ’07-08 SADD President Athena Ash, ’06-07 President Ian Hartsook, and Salem High School SADD Sponsor Mary “Jeannie” Hartsook.

            Hartsook stated that she was grateful for the donation, and that she decided to make use of the Hunt for History as a fund raising option.

            “I never pass up a fund raiser,” she said, grinning.

            Hartsook also said that she plans to use the money from the sale of the gold to fund yearly student trips to the national SADD conferences for the next few years.

            “Next year’s conference is in Washington D.C., and I had been wondering how we were going to pay for it. Now I know,” Hartsook joked. “This should be enough to pay for a couple or three conferences.”

            “While I had fully expected a hunter to find it, I’m really glad to see one of the charitable/non-profit groups end up with the gold,” said Kay. “I’m grateful to be able to help support the mission of the Salem High School SADD Chapter with this donation.”

            “Our first Hunt for History was a success in that Washington County charities and non-profit organizations profited from it at no cost to themselves, which is the main purpose for the event,” said Kay. “The Hunt for History was developed to raise funds for charitable organizations while promoting historical knowledge of the coverage area’s heritage.”

            Kay stated that he has replaced the gold with an “unknown” amount of silver in the form of 1 ounce American Silver Eagle coins so that the Hunt for History can live on for those fortunate enough to have obtained a treasure map. 
            “There will be no deadline on this hunt, so all those who put time and effort into deciphering the clues on the treasure map can continue with their efforts” said Kay. “If it takes 50 years or longer, so be it. For those interested, a few treasure maps, official handbooks and Hunter’s Forum memberships are still available for the continuing hunt in Washington County at www.huntforhistory.com.”

            When asked about future treasure hunts, Kay spoke of broadening his market base by offering to plan hunts on a smaller scale for interested groups and individuals across the country, and hinted at a regional treasure hunt to include southern Indiana and northern Kentucky, centering on Louisville. 
            “The Hunt for History can be even more effective in aiding a single group, given that treasure maps would only be available from that group and as such all proceeds would be focused there,” said Kay. “But we’re also capable of planning treasure hunts on a regional or national scale, for that matter. I’m currently seeking a business or magnanimous individual to sponsor a regional Hunt to benefit groups in and around the greater Louisville/Kentuckiana area. Whatever your fundraising need, we can tailor a hunt to fit it. We welcome any and all inquiries at www.ColossusEnterpriseLLC.com.”

"X" marks the spot!
   "X" does indeed mark the spot, but that doesn't mean there will be any digging for this gold- at least not with a shovel, that is. The Hunt for History is a journey through the history of an event coverage area which will require some intellect to solve the clues to learn what to look for and a certain amount of skill and ingenuity to determine the best way to find it. All of the clues relate to some past historical point, person, or place of note in your community that you may or may not already be aware of, so any digging will be of the fact-finding sort.
    This event is designed to encourage knowledge of, and foster pride in, the event coverage area's colorful heritage while helping to fund those community serving groups and organizations that do so much, but sadly, are all to often taken for granted. By choosing to participate in your local Hunt for History event you are not only deciding to participate in a once in a lifetime treasure hunting experience for real gold, but also helping to support the local charity, non-profit or otherwise self-funded civic organization of your choice. Colossus Enterprise LLC encourages you to get out, get involved, and hopefully, along with your community, get a little richer. Enjoy!

The Hunt for History in Washington County, IN ended July 4, 2008 and the gold has been awarded! Not to worry, though, as no one solved the clues on the treasure map, silver coins have been put in place of the gold and the hunt continues! Join the hunt!
Click here to sign up and join the hunt for the Silver!

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Locations having expressed interest in sponsoring the next Hunt for History fund raising event:

Temecula, CA
Indianapolis, IN
Louisville, KY
Knoxville, TN
Chicago, IL
Harrison County, IN

Hunts are planned on a first come, first served basis. Contact us about sponsoring a Hunt for History in your area to receive your free cost/benefits analysis today!

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Need help locating the treasure? Join the Hunter's Forum for lively, in-depth discussion of the treasure hunt and its clues. Pool your resources by teaming with other members in the Forum, or just skim through other Hunter's posts for ideas or inspiration when you're stuck on that especially difficult clue all without fear of disqualification since only registered Hunter's are allowed access to the Hunter's Forum. That makes The Hunter's Forum a great place to share your thoughts and ideas freely without fear of disqualification, as well as your exciting treasure hunting stories and experiences. So come on in, sit a spell and share your findings while hobnobbing with your fellow Hunters and the Hunt for History Staff. Purchase your membership for a one time fee of $10 at The Treasure Trove!