Elmhurst second-graders invited to enter poster contest

Aspiring young historians are invited to participate in the 17th annual Ruth Strand Poster Contest by the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation and the Elmhurst History Museum.

Children in second grade who attend any Elmhurst elementary school are eligible to submit an entry.

Poster forms will be distributed to second-grade Elmhurst teachers and interested participants also may pick up forms and contest rules at the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., or download the form at www.elmhursthistory.org on the home page.

The poster contest recognizes the many gifts of Elmhurst resident Ruth Strand (1904-1999), who was director of the Elmhurst Public Library for 20 years and a founding member of the Elmhurst History Museum. The contest has been held since 2000 to honor. Strand's valuable contributions to the community and especially her devotion to children, history and education.

The subject for the poster contest is any aspect of Elmhurst history, and submissions should feature an original drawing by the student with a brief description. Posters must be submitted using the official contest entry form.

All entries must be received at the Elmhurst History Museum by 5 p.m. Friday, May 5.

Contest winners will receive prizes and schools with 10 or more participants will receive a $100 donation from the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation to their school library. Winners and their families will be honored at a reception in the Elmhurst History Museum's Education Center at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 24.

In addition, the contest winners will be invited to march in the Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade and be recognized by the city council on Monday, June 5. Posters will be displayed at the museum throughout the summer and winning entries will be exhibited at Elmhurst City Hall.

For more information on the Ruth Strand Poster Contest, go to elmhursthistory.org or call the Elmhurst History Museum at (630) 833-1457.