Scavenger Hunts · Self-guided walking adventure
The Gilded Age Conspiracy
A mysterious Eraser has altered an enchanted guestbook, leaving only the famous guests. Restore the missing page by reading two of America’s most beautiful buildings.
More than a walk. A story your family solves together.
The best date-night or adults’ hunt
Architecture, history and a mystery to solve over an hour on King Street. Perfect before dinner downtown.
See the buildings like an insider
Learn to read dates in the gold, rooflines and courtyards of Flagler’s 1880s hotels, now Flagler College and the Lightner Museum.
The story behind the story
The hunt’s real question: who made these palaces work? It’s a thoughtful, surprising ending that guests remember.
10 clues, one story
Start: Sidewalk outside Flagler College’s Ponce Hall, 74 King St.
Finish: Near the Lightner Museum, 75 King St.
- The palace changed its job
- The date under the gold
- The season puzzle
- The architect’s eye
- The second hotel, across King Street
- A secret written in work
- The rooms without names
- The covered message
- The conspiracy revealed
- Restore the page
Plus 3 optional deeper missions: A hotel named for an older explorer, Compare purpose and style, A roofline makes a color palette.
“The palace changed its job…” Standing on the sidewalk outside Ponce Hall, find the clue that tells you what this building was built to be.
What you get
- Opens instantly on your phone. No app to download.
- Clues one at a time, with a hint on every clue
- A “Grown-up: show answer” button so nobody gets stuck
- Progress saves automatically: stop for lunch, come back later
- A finger sketch pad and 3 bonus missions for curious kids
- A full story ending and the Guestbook Seal for your Detective Passport
- Every stop is outdoors and public, so no admission tickets needed
- One purchase covers your whole group on the same outing
Best time: Any time of day; all clues are from public sidewalks. Pair with a Flagler College tour or the Lightner Museum (tickets sold separately).
Tried our free walk? This is the full story.
| Three Keys free walk | Gilded Age Conspiracy | |
|---|---|---|
| Clues | 3 | 10 + 3 bonus missions |
| Time | About 20 minutes | 60–90 minutes |
| Story ending & passport seal | Gate Seal | Guestbook Seal + full ending |
| Hints & grown-up answers | Yes | Yes |
| Price | Free | $24.99 per group |
Good to know
Do we need tickets for Flagler College or the Lightner?
No. Every clue works from public sidewalks. Campus tours and museum entry are optional and sold separately.
Is the conspiracy real?
No. The Eraser and the guestbook are invented. It’s not an allegation about Henry Flagler or either institution. The architecture and history are real.
Is it fun for adults without kids?
Yes. It’s our most grown-up hunt and a favorite for couples and history lovers.
What happens after I buy?
Your adventure opens instantly on your phone in the browser. There’s no app to download. Save or bookmark the link, because it’s how you get back in.
How many people does one purchase cover?
Your whole group on the same outing: a family, a class, a co-op or friends. Share one phone or all follow along together.
All sales are final. Adventures are digital and unlock instantly. Trouble opening yours? Email hello@since1565.com. Please play safely on public sidewalks; see our Terms. More answers in our Scavenger Hunt FAQ.
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