History Museum’s Contest Extended

The Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum’s naming and coloring contest deadline has been extended until May 1, 2012. The museum needs help from children ages 6-11 to name two young historians—a boy and a girl—and a pika mascot that will be featured in the organization’s new activity book.

The newspaper will be available for families with children who visit the museum beginning this May. The Junior Historian will include interactive games, puzzles, a journal, and more, for a variety of ages. Some of the activities are tailored to enhance the museum experience while other activities can be finished at home or in the car. After completing a certain number of activities, children will be awarded personalized badges by museum staff.

The entry form includes both contests and may be picked up at the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum, 225 N. Cache, in the lobby, museum store, or the administrative office. Children are invited to color the drawing of the two historians and the pika mascot and/or provide a naming entry for the three characters. Children will also be asked to share one or two sentences about their name submissions and why they represent Jackson Hole’s history. Or click on these links to print out the contest form: Junior Historian contest front page  Junior Historian contest back page

Please drop off your entry at the museum by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1. Junior Historian and mascot names will be judged by originality and creativity but must be based on people in Jackson Hole history. In the event of a duplicate entry, the children’s writing may be used as a tie-breaker. A museum store $25 gift certificate will be awarded to each winner. Three coloring contest winners will be selected, one from each of the following age groups: 6-7, 8-9, and 10-11. First place coloring contest winner receives a $25 gift certificate; the child’s art work may be featured on the cover of the activity newspaper. Second and third place winners will receive a $10 certificate.

The Junior Historian Contest Award Ceremony is on Tuesday, May 15, at 6:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum, 225 N. Cache, in the main exhibition gallery.

Businesses or interested individuals are invited to help sponsor The Junior Historian project. Contact Brenda Roberts, Youth Education Coordinator, 733-2414, x. 201 for more information.