Bring Your Community’s Untold Histories to Life
You Protect Stories.
You Carry Memory.
You are stewards of your community’s history — preserving stories that built the soul of your town.
Today, you feel a deeper calling:
- To tell the full story — not just the easy or familiar pieces.
- To bring younger generations into the circle — not as bystanders, but as storytellers themselves.
- To celebrate every voice — Indigenous, Black, immigrant, women’s — not just the dominant narratives.
- To make history matter now — not just for memory, but for identity and pride.
The Challenge:
The Past Is Powerful — But So Is Silence
Without fresh engagement:
- Museums feel static, not vital.
- Youth lose connection to place and purpose.
- Untold stories risk disappearing entirely.
- Your team is stretched thin — big dreams, limited resources.
And without true emotional connection, visitors forget — when you need them to feel.
Imagine Your Community Reconnected
Imagine your courthouse square alive with families solving mysteries about hidden pioneers.
Your museum buzzing with students decoding messages from suffragettes.
Your downtown breathing again with discovery, adventure, pride.
Imagine visitors not just learning history —
but living it, playing it, carrying it forward.
That’s the future you are protecting.
That’s the future Spectres Past helps you build.
What is Spectres Past?
Spectres Past creates custom Historical Mystery Clue Hunts — immersive, story-driven adventures rooted in real people, real places, and untold truths.
We design:
- On-the-Ground clue hunts across landmarks, museums, and historic sites
- Virtual and mobile play experiences for accessibility and reach
- Puzzles and mystery storytelling that make history emotional, urgent, and unforgettable
Every clue, every puzzle, every twist invites players into the hidden layers of your town’s soul.
Designed for Organizations Who Dare to Tell the Full Story
Spectres Past partners with:
✅ History Museums and Historical Societies
✅ Visitor Centers and Tourism Boards
✅ Preservation Groups and Downtown Associations
✅ Cultural Heritage Organizations
✅ Civic groups building community engagement
If your mission is to tell the full, living story of your community —
Spectres Past amplifies your work through the power of play.
What Makes Spectres Past Different?
✅ Centers Untold Stories: Black pioneers, Indigenous caretakers, suffragists, immigrants — your real local heroes.
✅ Multi-Generational Design: Appeals to families, schools, tourists, seniors, and youth alike.
✅ Educational Alignment: Supports grant funding, STEAM education, and cultural initiatives.
✅ Flexible Delivery: Turn-key packages or collaborative support — you choose your role.
✅ Replayable Value: Designs built to be refreshed and reused seasonally.
How It Works
Discovery Session: We learn your goals, assets, and dreams.
Custom Game Design: We craft puzzles, storylines, and clue trails built on your history.
Production and Prep: Materials delivered; staff supported.
Event Launch: Play, learn, celebrate, and connect.
Debrief and Grow: Capture momentum for grants, growth, and community pride.
You carry the torch.
We make it shine brighter.
Proof That It Works: Benton County, Oregon
In Benton County:
3 Spectres Past seasons
12 historic episodes
Hundreds of players
Untold histories of Black pioneers, Indigenous heritage, and suffragette victories brought alive
Reignited community pride and visitor engagement
Small towns. Big stories. Real connection.
Ready to Rekindle Your Community's Stories?
You already protect your history.
Let’s make sure it’s heard, felt, and lived — by everyone.
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