Welcome back to the Treasure Hunt Five blog. Each week, this blog will focus on one TH5 question to help you succeed in unlocking the historical treasures of the hunt. Every time you unlock a chapter’s treasure, you become eligible to win a prize for that chapter. If you successfully complete the entire Treasure Hunt, you can be a big winner like Meredith Vance, Grand Prize winner of TH4. Meredith won her own treasure chest, complete with jewelry and gems, valued at $10,000!
“I am so excited! I still can’t believe that I am a winner, I feel incredibly lucky. I love any kind of puzzles or online games, and so I’ve really enjoyed playing the ThanksUSA Treasure Hunts. The puzzles are always interesting and challenging, plus learning the history along the way is a nice bonus! I just want to say heartfelt thanks – for putting on such an enjoyable treasure hunt, and of course for all you do for students and military families. I do have friends and family who are in the military or are veterans, so it is wonderful to know ThanksUSA is there to help and give back to those serving our country. Thanks Again!” – Meredith Vance
Congratulations again, Meredith! Now, let’s look at another TH5 question that could lead you to a real treasure:
Chapter 1, Missouri
B3. Four years after the event ofA1, this town helped give birth to the Wild West when it was the site of a “quick draw” duel between Wild Bill Hickok and Davis Tutt Jr. at “high noon” on July 21. Where are we now?
I always like to start with specific dates, so I immediately notice July 21. In addition to the month and day, we can also determine the year by using the first portion of the clue. Referring back to A1, we see the year 1861. By adding four years, we get 1865.
The second part of the clue refers to the actual event that occurred on July 21, 1865: a duel between Wild Bill Hickok and Davis Tutt Jr. By combining the names of those involved with the date, our search may look like this:
July, 21, 1865 + Wild Bill Hickok + Davis Tutt, Jr.
This combination of keywords should lead you right to your location. If this doesn’t narrow your search enough, try adding the word “Missouri” to your search. I hope that after you find your answer you take some time to learn about America’s Wild West era! Remember, I am available to answer any of your TH5 questions. You can always leave a comment on the blog, or send me a direct email at sherrykoch@thanksusa.org - Good Luck!





















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