Thornton Historical Society Contest

Thornton, IL—In celebration of the State of Illinois’ 200th Anniversary, The Thornton Historical Society is announcing the 2018 Old Thornton Photo/Artifact Contest from July 6 - September 17, 2018. All are welcome to enter the contest. Submissions must be from the Village of Thornton, Illinois.

Categories:

• Oldest Photo: Must be taken in Thornton, IL

• Oldest Artifact: (quarry fossils do not count!) Must be from Thornton, IL.

• Judges’ Choice: Photo and Artifact

Prizes: First, second and third place prizes will be awarded in each category.

• 1st Prize: Thornton Coverlet

• 2nd Prize: $25 Jimboo’s Gift Certificate

• 3rd Prize: Thornton T-Shirt

How to Enter:

• In-Person: Submission forms will be available at the Thornton Public Library, 115 E. Margaret

• Online: Download and print a Submission Form from our website Thorntonilhistory.com

• Mail-in submissions will NOT be accepted.

Bring your entry and completed form to the Thornton Library from July 6-Sept. 17. Entries will be on display to the public in a locked case at the library. If you live out of town you may submit a good quality scan (at least 300 dpi) of your photo or artifact, along with a submission form, to: ThorntonILHS@gmail.com

Must be 18 to enter. Judging will be done and prizes awarded September 22 at the Thornton Historical Museum, 114 N. Hunter. Winners not in attendance will be contacted via phone or email. Winners will be announced on the Thornton Historical Society website and posted at the Thornton Library.

If you would like more information about this topic, please visit our website Thorntonilhistory.com or email us at ThorntonILHS@gmail.com