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Turning America’s 250th Anniversary Into a Year of Discovery

Marion County, OhioTrails. Tales. Treasures. One countywide experience.

Pigeon-Tech helped Marion County transform America 250 into an interactive, year-long discovery experience featuring monthly themed trails, local stories, quizzes, scavenger-hunt style participation, and raffle-based rewards.

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  • 12Monthly Trails
  • Local Stories
  • Quizzes
  • Scavenger Hunt
  • Raffles
  • Community Discovery

The Experience at a Glance

From a bold idea to a year of community discovery.

  1. The Challenge

    Turn a national anniversary into something people can actively experience all year.

  2. Pigeon Suite Experience

    Monthly themed trails, stories, quizzes, stops, and participation in one digital experience.

  3. Community Outcome

    More reasons to explore Marion County, learn local stories, and participate throughout the year.

  4. Organizer Outcome

    One platform to keep a year-long celebration active, fresh, and discoverable.

America 250 Marion

A countywide celebration of our past, present and future.

  • Year-long celebration
  • 12 monthly themed trails
  • Countywide exploration
  • Digital + print participation
  • Free mobile app companion
  • Trails, Tales & Treasures

The Visitor Challenge

Turning a historic moment into a lasting local impact.

  • Make History Active

    Turn local history into hands-on experiences people can actively explore.

  • Create Reasons to Return

    Keep the experience fresh with new themes and stops each month.

  • Connect an Entire County

    Highlight communities, landmarks and stories across all of Marion County.

  • Engage Different Generations

    Create experiences that appeal to families, history enthusiasts, and younger audiences.

Trails, Tales & Treasures

A digital experience that brings Marion County’s stories to life.

  • Explore a New Theme Every Month

    A different theme gives you new places, new stories and new reasons to explore.

  • Visit Stops in Any Order

    Explore at your own pace, anywhere across the county.

  • Discover the Story Behind the Place

    Uncover the people, events and moments that made Marion County unique.

  • Answer the Quiz

    Test what you’ve learned and earn points on every stop.

  • Unlock Treasure / Enter Raffles

    Complete trails, earn entries and get a chance to win local prizes.

A Year-Long Discovery Journey

Simple steps. A whole year of adventure.

  1. Choose a Month
  2. Pick a Trail
  3. Visit a Stop
  4. Discover the Story
  5. Answer the Quiz
  6. Enter the Treasure Raffle
  7. Return Next Month

12 Months. 12 Reasons to Explore.

A new themed trail keeps the experience fresh month after month.

  • Firsts & Originals

    Pioneers. Milestones. Lasting legacies across the county.

  • Industry & Innovation

    Ideas. Makers. Hometown progress from steam shovels to modern industry.

  • Outdoors & Nature

    Trails. Parks. Natural beauty across Marion’s scenic reserves.

  • Arts, Culture & Community

    People. Places. A stronger tomorrow through public murals and creativity.

Capabilities Behind the Experience

A flexible platform built for year-long destination experiences.

  • Monthly Trail Management
  • Points of Interest
  • Local Storytelling
  • Quizzes
  • Scavenger Hunt Experience
  • Raffles & Rewards
  • Events & Updates
  • Mobile App
  • Content Management

What Marion County Gains

More than an anniversary. A stronger, more connected community.

  • Sustained Engagement

    Keep residents and visitors coming back all year long.

  • Participatory Local History

    Turn passive history into an active, hands-on experience.

  • Countywide Discovery

    Shine a light on communities, landmarks and hidden gems across the county.

  • One Digital Home for the Experience

    Bring trails, stories, events, quizzes and rewards together in one accessible platform.

Could Your Attraction Turn Every Discovery Into an Experience?

Let’s create meaningful, memorable and measurable visitor experiences.

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