WABASH COUNTY, Ind. – The Wabash County Historical Museum is pleased to announce the Annual 4th Grade Essay Contest. This contest inspires young minds to get excited about their local history and learn about all the great things in our local communities. This contest is for all fourth graders within the county, including students who may be homeschooled or not a part of a public or private school. One winning essay will be selected from each participating school and that student will receive a $50 scholarship in their college savings account. In addition, an overall first, second and third place essay participants will receive an additional gift.
“Local history is more than visiting a Museum and looking at artifacts in cases,” said Mitch Figert, President & CEO of the Museum,”and through this contest we are pleased to see how many kids get excited to learn the stories and history that have built our local communities.”
To qualify for the contest students must choose any Wabash County historical site, person or event and explain its significance to Wabash County history. Essays must be double-spaced, preferably with Times New Roman 12 point font, and cannot exceed two pages in length. Students are encouraged to reach out to the Wabash County Historical Museum, the North Manchester Center for History or their local library for resources in developing their essay.
Essays are due Friday, April 27th, 2018 and will either be picked up at schools or may be dropped off at the Wabash County Historical Museum, 36 E. Market Street by 5 p.m. on that date. Winners will be announced the week of May 14th and the winning essay authors will be visited in their classroom to receive their prize and be recognized amongst their peers.
For more information, contact Shelby McLaughlin at the Wabash County Historical Museum, 260-563-9070 or smclaughlin@wabashmuseum.org.
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