Projects of the Ferdinand Historical Society

Essay Contest

The Ferdinand Historical Society holds an annual essay contest with the area junior/senior high school. In this contest, kids are encouraged to learn the history of people, places, and things of the area. Nearly 100 essays are submitted each year and are scored by a panel of judges. Authors’ names are not known till the actual winners are chosen. At that time winners are revealed and honored with a short banquet and are given monetary prizes. (Read more.)