Symposiums
Topics & Discussions on the Life and Customs of Western PennsylvaniaThe Symposium on Life and Customs in Western Pennsylvania
Student Poster Session Contest
The Bradford House Historical Association annually sponsors two Poster Contests, open to all intermediate/middle and high school students (public, parochial, cyber and home-schooled) on a topic of Western Pennsylvania history, 1750 – 1850. The contest is open to students who reside in Washington, Greene, Allegheny, Fayette and Westmoreland Counties.
Students are required to construct a presentation on a standard size trifold display board, register online during January and February, and deliver the project to the Bradford House, 175 South Main Street, Washington, Pennsylvania, in early March. For complete rules, hints for developing a project, and a list of possible topics, see the Poster Rules link below.
Online registration is open January 1 through February 28. You can register for the poster contest by mailing the completed poster registration form (See the Poster Registration link below) to the Bradford House, PO Box 537, Washington, PA 15301 or you can email it to bradfordhouseshop@hotmail.com.
Cash prizes will be awarded to the top 5 entries in each division: Middle School (grades 5-8) and High School (grades 9-12).
Forms