Ginny Weeber, a member of the GWFC-Central Oregon, leads an auto tour of a dozen stops where people can learn about a dozen important women in the history of Redmond.

A dozen of the most interesting women in Redmond history are included in an auto tour, presented by the General Foundation of Women’s Clubs. Connect them all and finish the quest to win prizes and help raise funds for a local nonprofit.

The “Ladies, Legacies and Landmarks” tour is available through April 30. It finishes with a party and fundraiser on that date, from 1-3 p.m. at Centennial Park. A guide to the quest is available online or can be picked up at the Redmond Chamber of Commerce, 446 SW 7th, and winners will be chose at the park on April 30. To be eligible for prizes, an individual must donate $5 to the fundraiser, or a team can donate $25. All money raised will be donated to Saving Grace of Redmond, which helps support victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

According to the GFWC of Central Oregon, the goal of the project was to learn about some of the many women who helped shape the city of Redmond and its culture.

“The hardest part was narrowing it down to 12,” said Ginny Weeber, a member of the local GFWC chapter. “There are so many that could have been included … it was really fun to research and learn about all of them.”

The women featured include Princess Helen August Victoria Beatrice Bruckner von Gathan, who claimed she was a member of German royalty and grew up among the wealthiest families in Europe. She eventually renounced her title and lived much of her life in Redmond. People who complete the dozen stops will learn about Princess Helen, as well as a woman who kept a monkey in the basement of the Redmond Hotel and another who arrived on the first passenger train that stopped in town. It also includes still-living legends, like Jo Weigand and Carrie Novick.

The quest starts at Redmond Airport, then winds its way downtown and then off to Dry Canyon. It includes stops at the Becky Johnson Center, Dr. D.F. Hosch House and Homestead Park, among others. You could complete the tour on foot or with a vehicle.

At each location, participants must try to figure out which historic woman of Redmond corresponds to the landmark. Once you visited all 12 stops and made your best guess, participants should drop off their answer sheet at Centennial Park by 2 p.m. on April 30.

Winners will be drawn randomly at 3 p.m., and one person from the team must be present to win. Prizes include a blizzard party at Dairy Queen or a pizza party at Pappy’s Pizza. An auction at the park will also help raise funds. Find the auction online at: http://fundraiser/bid/ladieslegacieslandmarksauction.

According to Weeber, a number of Girl Scout troops have already completed the quest, and local history teachers have also challenged their students to finish the tour.

GFWC is an international women’s organization dedicated to volunteerism. For the last 18 years, the Central Oregon club has supported Jericho Road, Central Oregon Veterans Ranch, Sparrow Clubs and Redmond schools, among other community organizations.