Agents of Discovery

As part of Daytona Beach's yearlong sesquicentennial celebration, the City of Daytona Beach is inviting residents and visitors to explore 150 years of history and community in a whole new way through the free Agents of Discovery mobile app. Daytona Beach-specific challenges are available.

The city partnered with Agents of Discovery to create a custom, interactive educational experience that transforms Daytona Beach into a real-world adventure. Through a series of location-based and virtual challenges, participants can discover the people, places and stories that have shaped Daytona Beach since its incorporation in 1876.

What is Agents of Discovery?

Agents of Discovery is a free educational gaming platform that encourages users to get outside, explore their community and learn thorugh play. Geared towards youth ages 4-12, participants become "agents" who comlete mission by solving clues, answering trivia questions, identifying historic images, matching sounds, completing timelines and sharing their own memories.

The app combines technology, exploration and storytelling, making local history engaging and accessible for all ages.

Explore Daytona Beach's Past and Present

The Daytona Beach Sesquicentennial Mission features dozens of challenges located throughout the city, including the Riverfront Esplanade, Daytona Beach Oceanfront Bandshell, Peabody Auditorium, Main Street, Midtown Recreation Center and City Hall.

Participants will:
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Learn about Mathias Day, the founder whose name became the inspiration for the name "Daytona".
Discover how the Halifax River influenced transportation, tourism, recreation and commerce.
Compare historic and modern images of Daytona Beach landmarks.
Explore the history of the Bandshell, Peabody Auditorium, Jackie Robinson Ballpark and Main Street.
Meet influential community leaders such as John H. Dickerson and Mary McLeod Bethune.
Answer trivia challenges covering local history, education, sports and culture.

Share Your Daytona Beach Story

Several mission challenges encourage participants to become part of Daytona Beach history by sharing photos, memories and messages for future generations.

Players can submit responses about their favorite experiences at the Oceanfront Bandshell, Peabody Auditorium or Daytona International Speedway. They can also contribute to a digital community time capsule by sharing favorite memories, special landmarks, hope for the city's future or messages for residents 50 years from now.

Fun for Families, Students and History Enthusiasts

The Daytona Beach Sesquicentennial Mission was designed for a wide audience, including:
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Families looking for educational activities
Students and teachers exploring local history
Residents interested in learning more about their community
Visitors seeking a unique way to experience Daytona Beach
History enthusiasts of all ages

Whether completed in a single day or over several weeks, the mission offers a fun and interactive way to celebrate Daytona Beach's rich heritage while creating new memories.

How to participate

Participation is free.
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Download the Agents of Discovery app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Create a free account.
Search for the Daytona Beach Sesquicentennial Mission.
Start exploring, completing challenges and earning rewards as you uncover the stories that helped shape Daytona Beach.

As Daytona Beach celebrates 150 years, the Agents of Discovery mission lets you experience the city's past, engage with its present and help inspire its future.