Turning America’s 250th Anniversary Into a Year of Discovery
The Experience at a Glance
From a bold idea to a year of community discovery.
The Challenge
Turn a national anniversary into something people can actively experience all year.
Pigeon-Tech Experience
Monthly themed trails, stories, quizzes, stops, and participation in one digital experience.
Community Outcome
More reasons to explore Marion County, learn local stories, and participate throughout the year.
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.
Choose a Month
Pick a Trail
Visit a Stop
Discover the Story
Answer the Quiz
Enter the Treasure Raffle
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.
