2026 Young Historian Awards

🌟 Join us for the 2026 Young Historian Awards hosted by the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum! This special event recognizes and celebrates local students who excelled in the District 6 Kansas History Day contest and the winners of the prestigious DeVore Essay Contest.

📅 Date: 2 maj 2026
📍 Location: 204 S Main St, Wichita, KS 67202-3716, United States
🕔 Time: 17:00 - 19:00

🔍 About Kansas History Day:
This year's theme, “Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History,” allows students to delve into historical topics through five categories: documentary, exhibit, paper, performance, or website. The top performers from the Kansas District 6 competition at Friends University are not only recognized locally but also have the opportunity to compete at the National Contest!

📚 More Information: Kansas History Day

🏆 DeVore Essay Contest:
Sponsored by the DeVore Family Fund, the essay contest challenges students in grades 6-12 to write on the National History Day theme. Two winners will each receive a $250 prize!
For details and rules, visit: DeVore Essay Contest

📖 About National History Day:
Learn about this non-profit organization that involves over half a million students annually in researching historical topics! More info at National History Day.

Join us in honoring our young historians and their fantastic achievements! 🎉