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RevQuest
Beginning March 31, Colonial Williamsburg is recruiting agents of the Committee for Secret Correspondence through “RevQuest: The Old Enemy,” the latest installment of its popular text-message based alternative reality game. Using a texting-capable mobile device, players navigate through the streets and sites of the Revolutionary City in search of secret meeting spots, hidden messages, and most importantly, an ally critical to saving the American Revolution.
In the newest chapter of the “RevQuest: Save the Revolution!TM” series, agents/questers must work covertly to secure an alliance that will help their fight for independence from Great Britain. Fighting has already begun though the fledgling nation has no professional army or navy, facing a struggle against the most powerful military force in the world.
The mission begins online starting March 17 at www.history.org/your-mission, by virtually navigating the streets of Williamsburg and interacting with residents to find foreign agents who may be able to help. As players continue their quest on site, breaking codes and avoiding detection, they will find that not everyone is as he or she seems.
“RevQuest: The Old Enemy” is based on true events and builds upon the success of three earlier chapters, which together have been enjoyed by nearly 83,000 guests since the game first debuted in 2011. “RevQuest: The Old Enemy” runs from March 31-November 30. The game is free with a Colonial Williamsburg admission ticket.
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation preserves, restores and operates Virginia’s 18th-century capital of Williamsburg as a 21st-century center for history and citizenship. Innovative and interactive experiences, such as the street theatre Revolutionary City® and the RevQuest: Save the Revolution!TM series of technology-assisted alternate reality games, highlight the relevance of the American Revolution to contemporary life and the importance of an informed, active citizenry. The Colonial Williamsburg experience includes more than 400 restored or reconstructed original buildings, renowned museums of decorative arts and folk art, extensive educational outreach programs for students and teachers, lodging, culinary options from historic taverns to casual or elegant dining, the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club featuring 45 holes designed by Robert Trent Jones and his son Rees Jones, a full-service spa and fitness center, pools, retail stores and gardens. Philanthropic support and revenue from admissions, products and hospitality operations sustain Colonial Williamsburg’s educational programs and preservation initiatives.
